Research
review supports effectiveness of Inspiration Software
and Kidspiration Software ®
Research to support the use of specific teaching
and learning techniques has long been a key part of every educator's
decision - making process. Now, with the re-authorization of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as the
No Child Left Behind Act, and its new requirements for research
- based curriculum and products, research support is more critical
than ever.
Kidspiration and Inspiration Software are used widely in schools across
the country to accomplish curriculum goals using visual learning
as implemented by the use of graphic organizers - concept maps,
idea maps, and webs.
The Institute for the Advancement of Research in Education (IARE)
at AEL has completed a research study entitled, "Graphic
Organizers": A Review of Scientifically Based Research.
In the report, twenty - nine studies were identified and evaluated
as scientifically based research (SBR). The studies provided evidence
in support of the instructional effectiveness of the use of graphic
organizers.
Scientifically based research cited in the literature
review demonstrates that a research base exists to support the
use of graphic organizers for improving student learning and performance
in the following areas:
- Reading comprehension
- Student achievement across grade levels,
diverse student populations, and content areas
- Thinking and learning skills such as,
organizing and communicating ideas, seeing patterns and relationships,
and categorizing ideas
- Retention
The study also describes how the use of graphic organizers supports
implementation of cognitive learning theories: dual coding theory,
schema theory, and cognitive load theory.
Request a complete copy of the 44 page report by sending an email
to:
sales-support@mindservegroup.com.
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