[Review of the book Research for Teachers

Abstract

Reviews the book, Research for Teachers by Burdette R. Buckingham (1926). The title of this book at once suggests the modern trend in education and the author's bold outlook in the field of experimental pedagogy. In it he attempts to "bring together in an accessible way some of the results of research work which the class-room teacher will find most helpful." The author has two major purposes, (1) to indicate the classroom opportunity for experimental teaching, and (2) the vital significance of the experimental attitude as an inspiration to more effective and more satisfying professional life. In accomplishing these aims material is presented on the psychology of pedagogy, the simpler uses of statistics, the use of intelligence tests, use of educational tests, the correlation of such tests, possibilities of new type examinations, importance of classification of pupils, the significance of errors in learning, the individual child as an object of education, and the possibilities for research by teachers. We regret that Dr. Buckingham did not include one or more chapters citing specific research problems which teachers might attack, and that he did not offer one or more chapters justifying his contention that teachers are capable of worth-while investigation. A wealth of research material and research opportunity confronts every teacher. These opportunities make the academic research worker envious indeed. Perhaps this generation may yet witness an even larger public recognition of the merits of educational research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)