Jean Stockard

Jean Stockard, an expert in the effectiveness of Direct Instruction, discusses the extensive research findings highlighting Direct Instruction's consistent positive results over other educational programs. The conversation explores the challenges faced in advocating for Direct Instruction and the importance of evidence-based practices in education. It also delves into the limitations of randomized control trials in social science research and analyzes suicide rates across generations, emphasizing the role of social support in mitigating adverse effects.

Join Jean Stockard, a quantitative sociologist and author of 'All Students Can Succeed', as she unpacks the efficacy of Direct Instruction methods. Discover the disparity between educational claims and actual research findings, including a fascinating meta-analysis of 328 studies. Stockard and the host tackle emotional resistance to data-driven educational practices. Dive into the pivotal role of implementation fidelity in maximizing learning outcomes, especially for low-income students, and explore the challenges facing effective teaching amid profit-driven motives.