Why does it seem so difficult to convince teachers that research has a role in informing their daily practice? This has always been an issue in librarianship, too. A frequent topic of discussion (and frustration) in the hallowed halls of academia. Never a good answer or a solution. We talk past each other instead of to each other. We need to find common ground for communicating ideas. Theory and practice have to inform each other, on an ongoing basis, for progress to be made.
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