5 research outputs found
Toxic testing : it’s time to reflect upon our current testing practices
Explores the history and reasons behind testing methods in U.S. schools; proposes future methods for student testing.
Accepted ManuscriptGunzelmann, B. (2005). Toxic Testing: It’s Time to Reflect upon Our Current Testing
Practices. Educational Horizons 83(3), 212-220
Hidden dangers within our schools : what are these safety problems and how can we fix them?
Describes dangers to students in U.S. schools including peer pressure, overscheduling, gender bias, and environmental issues.
Accepted ManuscriptGunzelmann, B. (2004). Hidden Dangers within Our Schools: What Are These Safety
Problems and How Can We Fix Them? Educational Horizons 83(1), 66-76
New possibilities for a new era : research-based education for equality and excellence
Explores history and importance of research-based methods for improving education in U.S. schools.
Accepted ManuscriptGunzelmann, B. (2009). New Possibilities for a New Era: Research-based Education for
Equality and Excellence. Educational Horizons 88(1) 21-7
Hidden assumptions, attitudes, and procedures in failing schools
Describes the different assumptions and ingrained habits used in education that are observed to impede learning in schools.
Accepted ManuscriptGunzelmann, B. (2008). Hidden Assumptions, Attitudes, and Procedures in Failing
Schools. Educational Horizons 86(2), 85-97
The new gender gap : social, psychological, neuro-biological, and educational perspectives
The differences between boys and girls are explored, and the way boys are treated in class and at home is addressed. Postulates that the Boy Code may be responsible for the low performance of male students in school.
Accepted ManuscriptGunzelmann, B. & Connell, D. (2006). The New Gender Gap: Social, Psychological,
Neuro-biological, and Educational Perspectives. Educational Horizons 84(2), 94-101