literature and translate relevant findings into pragmatic strategies.
Seeing Your Students in the Research High quality research will clearly outline the
demographics of the research sample. Check to see if the characteristics of the sample approximate those of the student(s) that you have in mind. If the two groups are dissimilar, this does not necessarily mean that this research should be discounted. Students with visual impairments are a heterogeneous population, and so the generalizability of research findings is essential. It is unlikely that you will "see" your student(s) in the research at first glance. However, if the outcome documented in the research is what you desire for your student(s), it may be worth adapting the strategy or intervention to the unique learning needs of your student(s). Evidence-based practices that can be effectively applied across student, teacher, and environmental variables are key to forming a consistent knowledge base in education (Gersten, Baker, & Lloyd, 2000).
Making Recommendations Work for Your Students
In the conclusion or discussion section of most research articles in our field, researchers will
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