Expert Practitioner Research
The second source of evidence we include when we talk about "evidence-based reading instruction" is the expert practitioner research.
This is classroom research conducted by teachers or other professionals in the field. While this kind of research may not be as rigorous as true empirical research, the findings of expert practitioner research allow us to see how the empirical research findings can be applied in classrooms and programs. This kind of research also counts on data analysis from multiple sources.
Susan McShane's report, Applying Research in Reading for Adults, explains how the evidence base can be applied within adult reading classrooms. A link to this document is on Moodle.
