Handbook of Implementation Science for Psychology in Education

by Edited by Barbara Kelly , Daniel F. Perkins

• ISBN13: 9780521197250
• ISBN10: 0521197252
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-08-20
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Implementation Science is the science of the effectiveness of research for real-world practitioners. This book is an indispensable, highly innovative, and evidence-based resource aimed at utilizing research in psychology to improve all aspects of education, from individual teaching programs to organizational development. It addresses the widespread confusion and disappointment about the lack of effectiveness of real-world psychology and provides twenty-seven chapters offering proven policies, strategies, and approaches for designing, supporting, and improving interventions in schools. Collectively, the chapters go beyond the realm of psychology and education, tackling concerns about how to promote positive change in any context, covering topics from epistemology through statistics to examples of implementation approaches, frameworks and protocols. This book creates an immensely relevant body of information and evidence for any practitioner or organization facing the challenges of change. Essential reading for practitioners, policy makers, stakeholders, and funders in psychology, education, and beyond.

Table of Contents

Foreword

What is Implementation Science?:

Implementation science for psychology in education

Implementation science: key concepts, themes and evidence for practitioners in educational psychology

Statistical Problems, Approaches and Solutions in Real World Contexts:

Developing rigorous programme evaluation

Understanding the nature of experiments in real world educational contexts

Meta analysis of implementation practice research

Using evidence to inform practice in science teaching: the promise, the practice and the potential

Preparing for Effective Implementation: Frameworks and Approaches:

Implementation science and enhancing delivery and practice in school psychology services: some lessons from the Scottish context

The role of executive frameworks in preparing for change in educational contexts Jey Monsen and Lisa

Researching readiness for evidence-based practice: the evidence-based practice attitude scale (EBPAS)

Change focused organizational consultation in school settings

Implementation of interventions to promote school readiness

Successful Implementation of Specific Programmes and Interventions: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Change, Literacy Development and Leisure Education:

Maximizing effectiveness of social-emotional interventions for young children through high quality implementation

A framework for improving the impact of school-based social competence programmes

Positive behaviour support and young people with autism

Implementation of a family-centered, school-based intervention to prevent student academic and behavioural problems

Evidence-based reading interventions: implementation issues for the twenty-first century

Summary of research and implications for practice on reading interventions for young English language learners with reading difficulties

Implementing evidence-based leisure education programmes during school

Improving the Implementation of Evidence-Based Programmes and Interventions via Staff Skills, Organisational Approaches and Policy Development:

Key classroom features of promoting collaborative dialogue in the classroom

Practical applications of a 'fidelity of implementation' framework

Increasing student voice in school reforms: building partnerships, improving outcomes

Coaching for instructional improvement and strategies that matter

The use of evidence-based programs and quality childcare

Action research: reshaping practice through assessment and critical reflection

Measuring child well being in schools: how robust outcome data may inform the selection, design and implementation of evidence-based programmes

The common language service development model: from strategy development to implementation of evidence-based practice

Signposts towards Effectiveness:

Key themes in implementation science for psychology in education

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