BETTE CHAMBERS Curriculum Vita

August, 2011 UK Work Address Institute for Effective Education University of York Heslington, UK YO10 5DD Phone: (0)1904 641 585 US Work Address Center for Research and Reform in Education Johns Hopkins University 200 W. Towsontown Blvd. Towson, Maryland, USA 21204

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

1990 Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Counseling, Dean’s Honour List, McGill University

1985 M.A. in Educational Studies, Concordia University 1982 B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude, Concordia University

HONOURS 2008 Palmer O. Johnson award for the best article in an AERA journal in 2007,

American Educational Research Association. 1992 Bothwell-Smith Award for outstanding contribution and dedication to the field of

Early Childhood Education, presented by the Association of Early Childhood Educators at the Annual Convention Montreal, Quebec.

1990 Dean's Honour List 1982 Recipient of the Education Prize for the most outstanding student in Education

Phone (0)1904 32 8153 Fax: (0)1904 32 8156

Email:bc512@york.ac.uk

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2010 – Present Director, Institute for Effective Education, University of York,

England 2007 – Present Professor, Institute for Effective Education, University of York 2004 – Present Professor, Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns

Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 2008 – Present Director of Early Childhood Education and Technology Programs,

Success for All Foundation, Baltimore, MD 2008 – 2010 Deputy Director, Institute for Effective Education, University of

York 2004 – 2008 Vice President for Development and Research, Success for All

Foundation, Baltimore, MD 1998 – 2004 Director of Early Learning, Success for All Foundation 1998 – 1998 Acting Director, Centre for the Study of Learning and

Performance, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1997 – 1998 Director, B.A., Specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and B.A., Child Studies, Concordia University 1995 – 2000 Associate Professor, Department of Education, Concordia

University 1990 – 1995 Assistant Professor, Concordia University - awarded tenure, June

1993 1991 – 1993 Director, Specialization in Early Childhood Education Department of Education, Concordia University 1989 – 1998 Associate Director, Centre for the Study of Classroom Processes,

Department of Education, Concordia University 1978 - 1990 Lecturer, Instructor, Department of Education, Concordia

University 1982 - 1989 Head Teacher of the Observation Nursery, Concordia University 1982 - 1985 Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Department of Education, Concordia University 1979 - 1984 Instructor, Exercise Science Department, Concordia University 1979- 1981 Supervising Teacher, Hillcrest Beaconsfield Cooperative

Preschool, Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada 1978 - 1979 Head Teacher, Campus Daycare Centre, John Abbott College,

Sainte Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, Canada 1977 - 1978 Head Teacher, Ile Perrot Cooperative Preschool, Pincourt, Quebec, Canada

PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications in Refereed Journals

Chambers, B. (in preparation). Little Ones Working Together, - Journal for Co-operative

Studies.

Chambers, B., Tracey, L., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., (Submitted for publication). Success for All in the UK: Second-year results from a national evaluation.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Slavin, R. E., (in revision). A Systematic Review of Early

Childhood Education Programmes. Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A. (2011). A three-tier model of

reading instruction supported by technology. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 9(3), 286-297.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Karanzalis, M., & Gifford, R.

(2011). Small-group computer-assisted tutoring to improve reading outcomes for struggling first and second graders. Elementary School Journal, 111(4).

Chambers, B. (2009). Curiosity Corner: Getting All Children Ready for School, Early

Childhood Services, 3(3), 227-243.

Slavin, R.E., Lake, C., Chambers, B., Cheung, A., & Davis, S. (2009). Effective reading programs for the elementary grades: A best-evidence synthesis. Review of Educational Research, 79 (4), 1391-1466.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B. J., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Cheung, A., &

Gifford, R. (2008). Computer-assisted tutoring in Success for All: Reading outcomes for first graders. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 1(2), 120-137.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B., J., Cheung, A., &

Gifford, R. (2008). Technology infusion in Success for All: Reading outcomes for first graders. Elementary School Journal, 109 (1), 1-15.

Borman, G., Slavin, R.E., Cheung, A., Chamberlain, A., Madden, N.A., & Chambers, B. (2007). Final reading outcomes of the national randomized field trial of Success for All. American Educational Research Journal, 44(3) 701-703.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Madden, N. A., Slavin, R. E., & Gifford, R., (2006). Achievement effects of embedded multimedia in a Success for All reading program. Journal of Educational Psychology, 98, 232-237.

Borman, G. D., Slavin, R. E., Cheung, A., Chamberlain, A., Madden, N. A., &

Chambers, B. (2006). The national randomized field trial of Success for All: Second-Year outcomes. American Educational Research Journal, 43, 673-696.

Borman, G., Slavin, R.E., Cheung, A., Chamberlain, A., Madden, N.A., & Chambers, B.

2005). Success for All: First year results from the national randomized field trial. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 27 (1), 1-22.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Cheung, A., & Gifford, R. (2005). Effects of

Success for All with embedded video on the beginning reading achievement of

Hispanic children. Technical Report. Center for Research and Reform in Education, Johns Hopkins University.

Abrami, P. C., Poulsen, C., & Chambers, B. (2004). Teacher motivation to implement an

educational innovation: Factors differentiating users and non-users of cooperative learning. Educational Psychology, 24, 201-216.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P., McWhaw, K., & Therrien, M.C. (2001). Developing a computer-assisted tutoring program to help children at risk learn to read. In P. Abrami (Ed.) Understanding and promoting complex learning using technology [Special issue on Instructional Technology]. Educational Research and Evaluation, 7(2-3), 223-239.

Abrami, P.C., Lou, Y., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., & Spence, J. (2000). Why should we

group students within-class for learning? Educational Research and Evaluation, 6.

Abrami, P.C., Lou, Y., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., & Spence, J. (1999). Within-class

grouping: Evidence vs. conjecture. National Institute Economic Review, 169, 105-108.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Massue, F., & Morrison, S. (1999). Success for All: Evaluating an intervention program for children at-risk of school failure. Canadian Journal of Education, 23(4), 357-372.

Chambers, B., Howe, N., & Petrakos, H. (1998). The Role of Curriculum Preparation in

Facilitating Children's Dramatic Play and Content Knowledge. Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 6, 251-261.

Howe, N., Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (1998). The effects of an academic

restructuring program on parental attitudes and behaviors. Alberta Journal of Educational Research, XLIV, 106-110.

Abrami, P.C., & Chambers, B. (1996). Research on cooperative learning and

achievement: Comments on Slavin. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 21, 70-79.

Lou, Y., Abrami, P.C., Spence, J., d'Apollonia, S., Chambers, B., & Poulsen, C. (1996).

Within- class grouping. Review of Educational Research, 66, 423-458.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Howe, N. (1995). An ounce of prevention: Early familial

and educational intervention to prevent school failure. Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 5, 143-145.

Poulsen, C., Kouros, C., d'Apollonia, S., Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., & Howe, N.

(1995). A comparison of two approaches for observing cooperative group work. Educational Research and Evaluation, 1, 159-182.

Zielinska, I. & Chambers, B. (1995). Viewing Sesame Street in groups: Using mass

media to teach young children social skills in an educational context. Journal of Educational Television, 21, 85-99.

Howe, N., Petrakos, H., Chambers, B., & Moller, L. (1995). Teacher ratings and

observations of children's play in dramatic play centers. International Play Journal, 3, 113-120.

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., Kouros, C., Farrell, M., & d'Apollonia, S.

(1994). Positive social interdependence and classroom climate. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs, 120, 327-346.

Chambers, B. (1993). Cooperative learning in kindergarten: Can it enhance perspective-

taking ability and prosocial behavior. International Journal of Early Childhood, 25, 31-36. Reprinted in S. Towson (Ed.), (1992). Educational Psychology: Readings in the Canadian Context. Peterborough, ON: Broadview Press.

Howe, N., Moller, L., Chambers, B., & Petrakos, H. (1993). The ecology of dramatic play centres on children's social and cognitive play. Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 8, 235-251.

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d'Apollonia, S., Farrell, M., & De Simone, C. (1992). Group

outcome: The relationship between group learning outcome, attributional style, academic achievement, and self-concept. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 17, 1-10.

Chambers, B. & Abrami, P.C. (1991). The relationship between student team learning

outcomes and achievement, causal attributions, and affect. Journal of Educational Psychology, 83, 140-146.

Chambers, B. (1990). The effects of cooperative learning activities on the perspective-

taking ability and prosocial behaviour of kindergarten students. Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 3, 57-58.

B. Books and Book Chapters

Chambers, B., de Botton, O., Cheung, A., Slavin, R.E. (in press). Effective early childhood programs for children at risk of school failure. In B. Spodek and O. Saracho (Eds.). Handbook of research on the education of young children.3rd Ed. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Slavin, R.E., Madden, N.A., Chambers, B., Haxby, B. (2009). Two million children:

Success for All. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B., J., Cheung, A., &

Gifford, R. (2008). Computer-Assisted Tutoring in Success for All: Two Studies of Reading Outcomes for First Graders. In A. Bus (Ed.). Multimedia and Literacy Development: Improving Achievement for Young Learners. (pp. 224-237). London: Taylor & Francis.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Madden, N. A., Slavin, R.E., & Gifford, R. (2008). Embedded

multimedia: Using video to enhance reading outcomes in Success for All. In A. Bus (Ed.). Multimedia and Literacy Development: Improving Achievement for Young Learners. (pp. 213-223). London: Taylor & Francis.

Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A. & Chambers, B. (2008). Success for all, embedded

multimedia, and the teaching-learning orchestra. In S. Neuman. (Ed.). Pathways to Literacy Achievement for High Poverty Children: Ready to Learn. (pp. 243-259). Baltimore: Paul Brookes.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Madden, N. A., Slavin, R. E., & Gifford, R. (2007).

Embedded multimedia: Using video to enhance reading outcomes in Success for All. In B. Taylor & J. Ysseldike. (Eds.). Effective Instruction for Struggling Readers K-6. (pp. 37-54). New York: Teachers College Press.

Chambers, B. (2007). Chapters 7-9. Introduction to qualitative research, Qualitative

designs, and Action research. In R.E. Slavin, Educational research in the age of accountability. (pp.120-172). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Slavin, R.E. (2006). Effective preschool programs for

children at risk of school failure: A best-evidence synthesis. In B. Spodek (Ed.). Handbook of research on the education of young children. (pp. 347-360). New York: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Chambers, B. (2003). KinderCorner: Teacher’s Manual. Baltimore, MD: Success for All Foundation.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Morrison, S. (2001). Can Success for All succeed in

Canada? In R. E. Slavin and N. A. Madden (Eds.). Research and reform in elementary education. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Chambers, B. (1999). Curiosity Corner: Teacher’s Manual. Baltimore, MD: Success for

All Foundation. Chambers, B., Patten, M. H., Schaeff, J., & Wilson Mau, D.M., (1996). Let's cooperate:

Interactive activities for young children. Toronto, Ontario: Harcourt Brace. Also published in French (1997). Découvrir Ensemble. Montréal, Québec:

Chènelière.

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., De Simone, C., d'Apollonia, S., Howden, J. (1995). Classroom connections: Understanding and using cooperative learning. Toronto, Ontario: Harcourt Brace. Also published in French: (1996). L'apprentissage coopératif: Théories, méthodes, activités. Montreal, Quebec: Les Editions de la Chenelière.

Wade, A., Abrami, P.C., Poulsen, C., & Chambers, B. (1995). Current resources in cooperative learning. Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

Howe, N., Moller, L., Chambers, B. (1994). Dramatic play in day care: What happens

when doctors, cooks, bakers, pirates and pharmacists invade the classroom? In H. Goelman and E. Vineberg-Jacobs (Eds.). Play and Child Care. New York: State University of New York Press.

Chambers, B., Patten, M. H., Schaeff, J., & Wilson Mau, D.M., (1993). Kids can

cooperate: Interactive activities for young children. Montreal, Quebec, Concordia University.

Poulsen, C., Abrami, P.C., Kouros, C., & Chambers, B. (1993). Beobachtung

kooperativen Lernens im Geometrienterricht: Die Verwendung von "running records" (Observing cooperative learning in geometry: The use of running records. In G. Huber (Ed.). Neue Perspektiven der Kooperation. Tubingen, Germany: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren, pp. 203-215.

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., Howden, J., d'Apollonia, S., De Simone, C.,

Kastelorizios, K., Wagner, D., & Glashan A. (1993). Using Cooperative Learning. Dubuque, Iowa: W.C. Brown-Benchmark Publications.

C. Reports and Reviews Chambers, B. & Sheard, M. (2011). An evaluation of self-pace learning, Institute for

Effective Education, University of York, Technical Report. Sharples, J., Slavin, R.S., Chambers, B., & Sharp, C., (2010). Effective classroom

strategies for closing the gap in educational achievement for children and young people living in poverty, including white, working class boys. Technical Report. London, UK: Centre for Excellence and Outcomes.

Chambers, B., Tracey, L., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., (2009). Success for All in the UK: First-year results from a national evaluation. York, UK: Technical Report published by the Institute for Effective Education, University of York.

Chambers, B. (1998). Evaluating Preschool Education. Video review, published in the

Canadian Journal for Research in Early Childhood Education.

Jacobs, E. & Chambers, B. (1993). Observation and evaluation in kindergarten.

Document prepared for the Ministry of Education, Quebec. Zielinska, I.E., Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Poulsen, C., Spence, J., & Bell, D. (1992).

Evaluation of the impact of three years of cooperative learning on elementary

school student achievement, attitudes and self-concept. Report prepared for the Eastern Townships School Board, Magog, Quebec.

D. Publications in Professional Journals

Chambers, B. (2011). Technology-Supported Three-Tier Reading Instruction, Better

Evidence-based Education. 4(1). Chambers, B. (2011). Embedded Multimedia: Trailing edge technology cuts a new path.

Better: Evidence-based Education. 3(1), 6-7. Chambers, B. (2003). Comprehensive Reform Goes to Preschool. Classroom Leadership.

[On-line], Available: www.ascd.org Chambers, B., (1995). An ounce of prevention: Avoiding school failure with a pervasive

intervention programme. Canadian Children, 20, 2, 45-46. Chambers, B. (1994). Cooperative learning and mathematics in early childhood

education. Cooperative Learning, 14, 47. Chambers, B., & Wagner, D. (1992). Building the cooperative classroom. PAPT Sentinel,

7, 17- 24. Chambers, B. (1990). Cooperative learning for young children. Cooperative Classroom,

5, 1-4.

E. Media Productions Chambers, B., Tracey, L. (2011). Curiosity Corner Interactive. Institute for Effective

Education, University of York, York, UK. Chambers, B., Carlisle, M., Keck, M., Melville, M., Orlove, L., Rubin, M.S., Russell, P.

(2001). Yum! Yum! Nutrition: A thematic unit for Curiosity Corner. Baltimore, MD: Success for All Foundation.

Chambers, B., Keck, M., Melville, M., Orlove, L., Rubin, M.S. (2000). Let it snow: A

thematic unit for Curiosity Corner. Baltimore, MD: Success for All Foundation. Chambers, B., Keck, M., Melville, M., Orlove, L., Rubin, M.S. (1999). Falling into fall:

A thematic unit for Curiosity Corner. Baltimore, MD: Success for All Foundation. Chambers, B. & Vineberg-Jacobs, E. (1993). Observation and evaluation: A hands-on

approach. Distance education package commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Quebec.

PRESENTATIONS

A. Refereed Conferences Chambers, B., & Abrami, P. C. (March, 2011). Curiosity Corner Interactive: Using

Technology to Prepare Disadvantaged Children for School, Early Education and Technology for Children. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Chambers, B., & Tracey, L. (February, 2011). Curiosity Corner Interactive: Improving

the School Readiness of Children Living in Poverty. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the British Early Childhood Education Research Association. Birmingham, UK.

Chambers, B., & de Botton, O. (September, 2010). Effective Early Childhood Education

Programmes. Paper presented at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association, Birmingham, UK.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A. (December, 2009). Pulling it

all together: A Technology-Supported, Three-Tier Model of Reading Instruction.

Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Conference of the International Association for Scientific Knowledge, Porto, Portugal.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Karanzalis, M., & Gifford, R.

(June, 2009). Small-Group Computer-Assisted Tutoring to Improve Reading Outcomes for Struggling First and Second Graders. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Institute for Education Science, Washington, DC.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Karanzalis, M., & Gifford, R.

(March, 2009). The Effects of a Small-Group Computer-assisted Tutoring Program on Reading Outcomes for Struggling Readers Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, Crystal City, VA.

Chambers, B. (March, 2008). Effects of embedded multimedia on the reading achievement of first graders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, Crystal City, VA.

Chambers, B. (November, 2006). The Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research program: A

symposium on cross-site and site-specific study findings. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, GA.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B. J., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Cheung, A., &

Gifford, R. (April, 2006). Computer-assisted tutoring in Success for All: Reading outcomes for first graders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B., J., Cheung, A., & Gifford, R. (April, 2006). Technology infusion in Success for All: Reading outcomes for first graders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Slavin, R.E., Borman, G., Cheung, A., Chamberlain, A., Madden, N.A., & Chambers, B.

(April, 2006). Success for All: Third-Year results from the national randomized experiment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Madden, N.A., Slavin, R.E., & Gifford, R. (April, 2006). Achievement

Effects of Embedded Multimedia in a Success for All Reading Program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Gifford, R., Madden, N., & Slavin, R. E. (April, 2006). Effects of Success for All with embedded video on the beginning reading

achievement of Hispanic children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Chambers, B. (February, 2006). Curiosity Corner/Success for All: Year Three Research.

Presented at the PCER 2006 Grantee Meeting, Arlington, VA. Chambers, B. (December, 2005). Off and running: The challenges of beginning a

randomized evaluation of a comprehensive preschool curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC.

Borman, G.D., Slavin, R.E., Cheung, A., Chamberlain, A., Madden, N.A., & Chambers,

B. (April, 2005). The National Randomized Field Trial of Success for All: Second-year outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montréal, QC.

Chambers, B. & Slavin, R. (April, 2004). Effects of integrated media support in reading

instruction for young children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Keck, M. & Chambers, B. (March, 2003). When I Do I Learn: Best Practices Support

Early Childhood and Adult Learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, San Francisco, CA.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R., & Madden N.A. (April, 2002). Promoting children’s reading

and narrative development in Success for All. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Slavin, R.E., Borman, G., Madden, N.A, Chambers, B., & Chamberlain, A. (April, 2002).

Randomized evaluation of Success for All: Design issues. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.

Chambers, B., Chamberlain, A., Hurley, E., & Slavin, R. (April, 2001). Curiosity Corner:

Enhancing preschoolers’ language abilities through comprehensive reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.

Chambers, B. C., Keck, M. M., & Rubin, M. S. (November, 2000). Can a prescribed

curriculum be developmentally appropriate? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, Georgia.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., & Morrison, S. (April, 1999). Diet SFA: Implementing

school reform in Canada. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec.

Poulsen, C., Abrami, P.C., & Chambers, B. (April, 1999). Teacher Motivation to

Implement an Educational Innovation: Factors Differentiating Users and Non-

users of Cooperative Learning. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec.

Morrison, S., Aslin, L., Chambers, B., Abrami, P. (May, 1998). Reading CAT please: A

case study in progress. Paper presented at the annual conference of the EvNet, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B., Howe, N., & Petrakos, H. (June, 1997). The Role of Instructional

Preparation in Facilitating Children's Dramatic Play and Content Knowledge. Paper Presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, St. Johns, Newfoundland.

Howe, N., Selschotter, K., Glancy, M., Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (June, 1997).

Parental attitudes and behaviors regarding school success. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Massue, F., & Morrison, S. (March, 1997). Success for All

in Canada. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Massue, F., & Morrison, S. (January, 1997). International

Implementations of Success for All. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Congress of School Improvement and Effectiveness, Memphis, TN.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Massue, F., Morrison, S., & Howe, N. (November, 1996).

Early familial and educational intervention to prevent school failure. Poster presented at the Improving Competence Across the Lifespan Conference,

Montreal, Quebec. Howe, N., Selschotter, K., Glancy, M., Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (November, 1996).

Parental attitudes and behaviors regarding school success. Poster presented at the Improving Competence Across the Lifespan Conference, Montreal, Quebec.

Lou, Y., Abrami, P.C., Spence, J., d'Apollonia, S., Chambers, B., & Poulsen, C. (April,

1996). A meta-analysis of the effects of homogeneous vs. heterogeneous group ability composition on student achievement: Looking at the "Best Evidence". Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.

Chambers, B. & Doyon, P. (1995, July). The effects of group size on preschoolers'

learning. Presented at the meeting of the International Association for Cooperation in Education, Brisbane, Australia.

Lou, Y., Abrami, P.C., Spence, J., Poulsen, C., Chambers, B., & d'Apollonia, S. (1995,

April). Meta-analysis of within-class grouping. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Patten, M., & Chambers, B. (1994, July). Connecting preschoolers and the elderly. Paper

presented at the meeting of the International Association for Cooperation in Education, Portland, Oregon.

Howe, N., Moller, L., Chambers, B., & Petrakos, H. (1993, June). Teacher perceptions of

dramatic play centers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Montreal, Quebec.

Poulsen, C., Kouros, C., Abrami, P.C., d'Apollonia, S., Howe, N., & Chambers, B. (1993,

May). Observing cooperative group work. A comparison of two approaches. Paper presented to the meeting of the International Association for the Study of cooperation in Education, Toronto, Ontario.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Poulsen, C., Kouros, C., Farrell, M., & d'Apollonia, S.

(1993, March). Cooperative learning and social support: A primary investigation and research integration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, GA.

d'Apollonia, S., De Simone, C., Abrami, P.C., Poulsen, C., Farrell, M., Chambers, B., &

Wagner, D. (1992, August). Cooperative reward structures in the college classroom: Success or failure? Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Zielinska, I. E. & Chambers, B. (1992, July). The effects of peer interaction and group

viewing on young children's social behavior. Paper presented at Expanding Perspectives, the International Convention on Cooperative Learning, Utrecht, The

Netherlands. Poulsen, C., Abrami, P. C., Kouros, C., & Chambers, B. (1992, July). Observing

cooperative learning in high school geometry: The collection and analysis of

running record data. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Farrell, M., Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d'Apollonia, S., Poulsen, C., & De Simone, C.

(1992, July). Qualitative observations of implementation issues in researching cooperative learning. Paper presented at the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education Convention, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Farrell, M., Abrami, P. C., Chambers, B. & d'Apollonia, S. (1992, July). Group learning

and change in grade 7 mathematics self-concept. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Congress of Psychology, Brussels, Belgium.

Richards, G. & Chambers, B. (1992, May). Peer elaboration and interactive video: A

pilot study into cooperative relationships in mediated instruction. Paper presented at the 7th Canadian Symposium on Instructional Technology. Montreal, Quebec.

Farrell, M., Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., & d'Apollonia, S. (1991, June). Cooperative

learning of grade 7 mathematics and self-concept change. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Kingston, Ontario.

Howe, N., Chambers, B., & Moller, L. (1991, June). The influence of student designed

dramatic play centres on children's play. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Kingston, Ontario.

Chambers, B. (1990, July). The effects of cooperative learning activities on the

perspective- taking ability and prosocial behaviour of kindergarten students. Paper presented at the Bi-annual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Baltimore, Maryland.

Abrami, P., Chambers, B., d'Apollonia, S., Farrell, M., & DeSimone, C. (1990, July).

Implementation issues and effects of using STAD to teach grade seven

mathematics. Paper presented at the Bi-annual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Baltimore, Maryland.

B. Invited Presentations Chambers, B (2010, November). Where are we now and where are we going?

Key-note address to the Success for All – UK Bienniel Conference, Grantham, UK.

Chambers, B (2010, March). How is Research Knowledge Being Supported in Evidence-based Education? Presentation to the meeting of the Strategic Forum for Research in Education, Edinburgh, UK.

Chambers, B. (2010, January). Put a Splash of Colour on Your Interactive

Whiteboard: Using Embedded Multimedia in Literacy Instruction. Presentation to the North of England Education Conference, York, UK.

Chambers, B. (2009, November). Getting all Children Ready for School. Keynote

address presented at the Success for All-UK Early Years Conference, Birmingham, UK.

Chambers, B. (2009, November). Can a Whole-School Reform Programme

Narrow the Gap? Presentation to the Vice Chancellor’s Seminar on Inequalities, York, UK.

Chambers, B. (2009, October) Curiosity Corner: Getting All children Ready for School. Presented to the Preschool Curriculum Decision Making: Exploring Key Curriculum Models and Reviewing the Evidence-Base Conference. NIEER, Princeton, NJ.

Chambers, B. (2008, October). Reading Roots Interactive: Introduction.

Presentation to the Success for All–UK Biennial Conference, Grantham, UK.

Chambers, B. (2008, September). Practical Problems in Conducting Randomized

Field Trials in Education. Poster presented at the RCTs in the Social Sciences Conference 2008: Methods and Synthesis, York, UK.

Chambers, B. (2008, November) Lights! Camera! Reading! Inaugural Lecture, York

University. Chambers, B. (2008, May). Achievement Effects of Embedded Multimedia in Success for

All. Presentation to the Research Methods in Education: The Possibilities and Limitations of Experimental Approaches, Wellcome Trust, London, UK.

Slavin, R.E., Madden, N.A., Chambers, B. (2007, June). Embedded classroom multimedia: Improving implementation quality and student achievement in a

cooperative writing program. Poster presented at the IES annual meeting, Washington, DC.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R., & Madden, N., (2006, September). Lesson-embedded technology: Reading outcomes for beginning readers. Paper presented at Pathways to Literacy, Achievement for High Poverty Children: A Ready to Learn Research Agenda. Ann Arbor, MI.

Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A. & Chambers, B. (2006, September). Evidence-based reform in education: The teaching-learning orchestra. Presented at the Pathways to Literacy Achievement for High Poverty Children: A Ready to Learn Agenda. Ann Arbor, MI.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B. J., Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Cheung, A., &

Gifford, R. (2006, June). Technology Infusion in Beginning Reading Instruction: Three Randomized Experiments. Poster presented at the IES annual meeting, Washington, DC.

Chambers, B., Cheung, A., Madden, N. A., Slavin, R.E., & Gifford, R. (2006, June).

Embedded multimedia: Using video to enhance reading outcomes in Success for

All. Paper presented at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences conference, “How Media Can Contribute to Early Literacy.” Amsterdam.

Chambers, B., Slavin, R.E., Madden, N.A., Abrami, P. C., Tucker, B. J., Cheung, A.,

Gifford, R. (2006, June). Computer-Assisted Tutoring in Success for All: Two Studies of Reading Outcomes for First Graders. Paper presented at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences conference, “How Media Can Contribute to Early Literacy.” Amsterdam.

Danis, B., Rainville, S., Therrien, M., Tucker, B., Abrami, P.C., & Chambers, B. (2005,

July). Alphie’s Alley early literacy tutoring software. Paper presented at the EDMedia Conference, Montreal, QC.

Hohmann, M., Axelrod, M., Chambers, B., Bedrova, E., (2002, June). The role of the

teacher in play. Address presented at the 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference, Princeton, NJ.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Therrien, M-C., & Watson, V. (2001, May). Piloting the

Reading CAT. A computer-assisted tutoring program to help children at risk learn

to read. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of EvNet (Grey Rocks, QC). Slavin, R. E., & Chambers, B. (2000, July). Curiosity Corner: Curriculum reform goes to

preschool. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC.

Sullivan, J., Chambers, B., Jacobs, E., Lambert, M.H. (1993, November). University and

Ministry of Education collaboration in the development of a distance education

inservice package. International Symposium on Distance Education, Montreal, Quebec.

Jacobs, E. V., & Chambers, B. (1993, August) Observing and evaluating young children

in the preschool setting. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Darwin, Australia.

Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (1991, April). Cooperative Learning in the Classroom.

Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Quebec Association of School

Administrators, Ottawa, Ontario.

C. Workshops and Professional Development

1. Presentations to Refereed Conferences

Chambers, B. (2006, November). It’s Time to Rhyme. Presented at the annual meeting of the

National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, GA. Chambers, B. (2005, December). Supporting and assessing emergent math literacy in a

developmentally appropriate curriculum model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC.

Chambers, B., (2002). Curiosity Corner: Comprehensive reform goes to preschool.

Workshop presented at the 4th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference, Princeton, NJ.

Chambers, B. (1996, July). Let's cooperate: Interactive activities for young children.

Presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Columbus, OH.

Chambers, B. (1996, April). Let's cooperate: Interactive activities for young children.

Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Quebec, Montreal.

Sharan, Y., Olsen, S. & Chambers, B. (1994, July). Playing with inquiry: Group

Investigation into cooperative games. Presented at the meeting of the International Association for Cooperation in Education, Portland, Oregon.

Sharan, Y., & Chambers, B. (1993, May). Playing with inquiry: Group Investigation into

cooperative games. Presented at the biannual meeting of the International Association for Cooperation in Education, Toronto, Ontario.

Chambers, B., & Howden, J. (1992, July). Peers interacting to resolve conflicts.

Presented at the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education Convention, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Chambers, B., Brossard, C., Chadwick, J., Lesmesurier, L., Montpetit, J., Patten, M.,

Rudkin, F., & Vlahakis, P. (1991, December). Do you know what you're doing? Approaches to early childhood education. Presented at the Colloque québécois sur les services de garde à l'enfance, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B. & Olsen, S. (1990, May). Cooperative games for young children. Presented

at the annual conference of the Great Lakes Association For Cooperation in

Education, Toronto. D'Apollonia, S., Chambers, B., Wagner, D. & Abrami, P. C. (1990, June). Cooperative

learning strategies in postsecondary science education. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Montreal.

2. Invited Presentations

Chambers, B. & Tracey, L. (2011). Curiosity Corner Interactive: Ready to Succeed in School. Presented at Empowering Educators with Evidence, the IEE Inaugural conference, York, UK.

Chambers, B. (1011, March). Getting Started with Curiosity Corner Interactive.

Training session for pilot sites for Curiosity Corner Interactive, Walsall, UK.

Chambers, B. (2009, November). Home Links for Curiosity Corner and

KinderCorner. Workshop presented at the Success for All-UK Early Years Conference, Birmingham, UK.

Chambers, B. & Harvey, C. (2008, September). Reading Roots Interactive: Initial

Training. Presented to pilot schools, Rotherham, UK. Chambers, B (2006, April) Curiosity Corner Comprehensive Preschool Program.

Presented at the New Jersey Curriculum Showcase, New Brunswick, NJ. Chambers, B. (2003, May) KinderCorner: The Success for All Foundation Kindergarten

Program. Workshop presented to the Lawrence School District, Lawrence, MA. Chambers, B. (2002, December). KinderCorner Awareness. Workshop presented for the

Victoria School District, Victoria, TX. Chambers, B. (2002, May). The Role of Teacher in Play. Plenary Session of the Annual

Early Childhood Education Conference of the National Institute for Early Education Research.

Chambers, B. (2001, June). Curiosity Corner: The Success for All Foundation Preschool

Program. Workshop presented at Rutgers Center for Early Childhood Education Conference, Princeton, NJ.

Chambers, B. (2000, March). Curiosity Corner: The Success for All Foundation Preschool Program. Workshop presented at “Implementing Quality in Early Care and Education” Conference, Princeton, NJ.

Chambers, B. & Schultheis, K. (2000, February). Curiosity Corner Awareness

Presentation. Workshop presented to the staff of Althea Gibson Early Childhood Center, East Orange, NJ.

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., McWhaw,K., & Therrien, M.C. (2000, June). Developing a

computer-assisted tutoring program. to help children at risk learn to read, Paper presented to the annual conference of EvNet, Cornwall, ON.

Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (1999, May). Cooperating with/on/around/through

computers. Workshop presented at the annual conference of EvNet, Sackville, NB.

Chambers, B (1999, March) Curiosity Corner. Workshop presented at the Implementing

Quality Early Care and Education Conference, Somerset, NJ. Chambers, B (1999, January) Curiosity Corner. Workshop presented at the New Jersey

Whole School Reform Conference, New Brunswick, NJ. Chambers, B., Keck, M., Melville, M. (1999, January). Curiosity Corner Pilot Training.

Training presented for the New Jersey State Department of Education, Eatontown, NJ.

Chambers, B. (1998, May). Roll, deal, and play your way through primary math. Workshop presented at the Great Lakes Association for Cooperation in Education, Toronto, Ontario.Foster, K., Fitch, W., Chambers, B., Svobodo, J. (1998, April). Using Open/Distance Learning to Enhance Engineering Education. Paper presented to the American Society for

Engineering Education, St. Lawrence Section, Binghamton, NY. Chambers, B. (sometimes with Massue, F., & Abrami, P.C). (1996-1998).

Introduction to Success for All. Workshop presented to the Lakehead School Board, Thunderbay, Ontario; Laurendale School Board, Laval, Quebec; Montreal Island School Council, Montreal, Quebec; for representatives from various school boards, Concordia University, Montreal, Franklin Country North-East Supervisory Union, Richford VT.

Chambers, B. (1996, October). Cooperative learning and dramatic play in kindergarten. Workshop to be presented to the Laval School Board, Laval, Quebec.

Forest, L., Brandt, R. et al.. (1996, July). Dialogue of cooperative learning issues.

Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education, Columbus, OH.

Chambers, B. (1996, April) Let's Cooperate: Interactive Activities For Young Children.

Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B. & Poulsen, P. (1995, October). Evaluation in Cooperative Learning. Training provided to the staff of Loyola High School, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B. (1995, August). Evaluation in Kindergarten. Training provided for the

Montreal Catholic School Commission Kindergarten Teachers, Montreal, Quebec. Chambers, B., Poulsen, C., & Howden, J. (1995, April-May). Cooperative Learning

Consultant Programme. Training programme to be presented at the Centre for the Study of Classroom Processes, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B. & Wilson Mau, D. (1994, October). Effective parent-teacher interviews:

Making the connection. Workshop presented at the annual conference of the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Association for Young Children, Montreal, Quebec.

Poulsen, C. & Chambers, B. (1994, June). Using cooperative learning. Summer institute

presented at the Centre for the Study of Classroom Processes, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

Chambers, B., & Howden, J. (1993-94). Cooperative Learning Consultant Programme.

Training programme for the Manitoba Department of Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Poulsen, C. & Chambers, B. (1994, April). Cooperative learning in teaching elementary

mathematics. Follow-up training provided for the Quebec Ministry of Education, Aylmer, Quebec.

Chambers, B. & de Jocas, S. (1994, January). Using cooperative learning for primary

math instruction. Training provided for the Quebec Minstry of Education, Aylmer, Quebec.

Chambers, B., & Howden, J. (also with deJocas, S., & Poulsen, C.) (1991-94).

Cooperative learning for inner city students. Initial and Follow-up training provided for the Student Support Branch of the Manitoba Department of Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Chambers, B. & Poulsen, C. (1993, December). Introduction to cooperative learning.

Workshop presented to the Department of Applied Social Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

Jacobs, E.V., & Chambers, B. (1993, November). Observing for the purpose of

evaluating. Training presented to the South Shore School Board, St. Lambert, Quebec.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2010 Consultant for Her Majesty’s Inspectors’ research projects, Ofsted. 2010 Reviewer for the Handbook on Research on Early Childhood Education 2008-Present Advisory Committee member for the Targeted Mental Health in Schools

Evaluation 2000 Small Business Innovative Research – Institute of Education Sciences, US

Department of Education - grant review committee 1994-1998 Bothwell-Smith Award Committee of the Association of Early Childhood

Educators, Montreal, Quebec 1995 FCAR Grant reviewer 1992-1995 Faculty Research Development Programme - grant review committee 1991-1992 Social Science and Humanities Research Council - Doctoral Fellowship

Committee for Education 1991-1993 English Language Arts Consultative Committee, Ministry of Education of

Quebec Periodic Social Science and Humanities Research Council - Canada Reviewing School Effectiveness and School Improvement British Journal of Educational Psychology

Contemporary Educational Psychology Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education Harcourt Brace Review of Educational Research Educational Research and Evaluation

Executive Positions

1993-1999 Board of Directors, International Association for the Study of Cooperation

in Education 1995–1998 Co-President, International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education 1993–1999 Chair, Steering Committee for the Ounce of Prevention in School (OOPS)

Programme

1994-1998 Bothwell-Smith Award Committee of the Association of Early Childhood

Educators, Montreal, Quebec 1992–1998 Association of Early Childhood Educators, Advisory Committee

Internal University of York Service 2010-Present University of York Court 2009–Present Social Sciences Promotions Committee member 2010-2011 Hiring panels for Department of Educational Studies and Psychology

Department 2010-Present External Thesis Advisory Group member for PhD student in SPSW 2010 Department of Educational Studies Marketing Review committee member 2008-2011 Berrick Saul Building Steering Committee

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING Chambers, B. (2011-15). Evaluation of Flying Start. Mayor’s Fund for London (approx

£2,000,000). Chambers, B. & Sheard, M. (2011-12). Evaluation of Self-paced Learning. Promethean

Technologies (£120,000). Slavin, R., Thurston, A., Chambers, B., Sheard, M. (2010-2012). Effects of Co-operative

Learning and Embedded Multimedia on Mathematics Learning in Key Stage 2 The Nuffield Foundation (£162,798).

Sharples, J., Slavin, R., Chambers, B., & Sharp, C. (2010). Review of effective

classroom strategies for closing the gap in educational achievement for children and young people living in poverty. Centre for Excellence and Outcomes. (£35,000)

Chambers, B., Hanley, P., Bollen-McCarthy, J., & Elliott, L. (2010). Mayor’s Fund for

London, “Market Analysis for six London Boroughs” (£7,500). Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Ross, S., Sheard, M., Chambers, B. (2008-2012). Atlantic

Philanthropies. “Evaluation of the Together 4 All in Northern Ireland” (£600,000).

Chambers, B., & Slavin, R.E. (2008-2009). CfBT Education Trust. “A Systematic

Review of Research on Early Childhood Programmes” (£44,737). Egan, D., Chambers, B., Slavin, R., Weatherly, H. (2008-09). Welsh Assembly

Government. “A Systematic Review of Pre-Birth Interventions and Policy Throughout a Child’s Lifetime” (£28,000).

Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., & Chambers, B. (2007-2008). Annenberg Foundation.

“Evaluation of the Effects of the Pennsylvania Area High School Coaching Initiative on High School Students’ Reading and Math Achievement” ($171,906).

Slavin, R. E., Madden, N. A., Borman, G., Calderon, M., & Chambers, B. (2004-2009).

Institute for Educational Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. “Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education” ($13,594,997).

Madden, N. A., Slavin, R. E., Abrami, P. C., & Chambers, B. (2005-2008). U.S.

Department of Education. “Using Technology to Coordinate Core and Supplementary Reading Instruction in Success for All Schools” ($2,895,928).

Slavin, R., Chambers, B., Madden, N. A., (2006-2008). Sub-contract of U.S. Department

of Education Prime Contract No.to the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. “A Randomized Evaluation of the Adventure Island After School

Reading Program with English Language Learners” ($443,146). Madden, N., Slavin, R., & Chambers, B., (2005-2006). Sub-contract of U.S. Department

of Education Prime Contract No. ED-01-CO-0060/004 to MDRC. “Developing an Elementary After-School Reading Program Based on Success for All” ($364,701).

Chambers, B., Slavin, R.S., Madden, N.A. (2003-2006). Institute for Educational Sciences “A Randomized Evaluation of Curiosity Corner with Follow-up into Success for All and Control Elementary Programs” ($1,400,000).

Slavin, R. E., Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., Madden, N.A. (2001-06). National Science

Foundation. “Development and Evaluation of a Technology-Enhanced Success for All Reading Program” ($5,900,000)

Wasik, B.A., Chambers, B., Bond, M.A., Madden, N.A., & Slavin, R.E. (1999). State of

New Jersey. “Curiosity Corner: Development and Evaluation of Curricula for Three and Four Year Olds” ($960,443).

Wasik, B.A., Chambers, B., Bond, M.A., Madden, N.A., & Slavin, R.E., (1999).

Schumann Fund. “Curiosity Corner: Development and Evaluation of Curricula for Three and Four Year Olds.” ($40,000).

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., & Slavin, R. (1999-02) Social Sciences and Humanities

Research Council (SSHRC). “Helping At-Risk Children with Early Interventions Computer-Assisted Tutoring”

Chambers, B. (1999-00). Network for the Evaluation of Education and Training

Technologies (EvNet). “Design and Evaluating a Computer-Assisted Tutoring Programme for Young Students At-Risk for Reading Failure”

Abrami, P.C., Bernard, R.M., Chambers, B., Schmid, R.F., & d’Apollonia, S., (1998-

2001). FCAR Government of Quebec Research Grant. “Responsible, effective and active learning through computer supported collaborative learning”

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d’Apollonia, S. (1998-2001). Social Sciences and

Humanities Research Council of Canada. “Cognitive and motivational factors affecting computer-supported collaborative learning”

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d’Apollonia, S., Fichten, C., & Schmid, R.F. (1999-00).

Government of Quebec, Team Research Grant (FCAR/Equipment): “NTIC Learning Laboratory”

Lightbown, P.M., Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Segalowitz, N., & Schmid, R.F., (1999-

01). Faculty of Arts and Science, Concordia University’ “Project: Development of the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance”.

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Schmid, R., & Bernard, R., (1997-2000). FCAR NTIC –

Concerted Action on New Technologies for Information and Communication. Government of Quebec Research Grant. “Promoting teacher adoption and student use of technology for learning”

Abrami, P. C., Chambers, B., Martin-Lightbown, P., Segalowitz, N., & Schmid, R.F.

(1997-1999). Corcordia University, Faculty Research Development Program, Major Interdisciplinary Research Initiative. “Enhancing the use of complex cognitive skills”

Chambers, B., & Abrami, P.C. (1997-99). Conseil quebecois de la recherché sociale.

“Ounce of prevention in schools: Evaluating an early familial and educational intervention for children at risk”

Abrami, P.C., (project leader) with Cuneo, C. (network leader) et al. (1997-2002).

Strategic Research Networks in Education and Training, SSHRC. “Overcoming obstacles to teacher adoption and student use of technology: Computer-supported collaborative learning” ‘EvNet: Network for the evaluation of education and training technologies’

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., & Howe, N. (1996-98). Chawkers Foundation. “Ounce of

Prevention in Schools: Overcoming School Failure with an Early Intervention Programme”

Chambers, B. & Howe, N. (1995-1998). Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Council of Canada. “The role of interpersonal interaction in early childhood education”

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d’Apollonia (1995-1998). Social Sciences and Humanities

Research Council of Canada. “The dynamics of cooperative learning: Primary investigations and meta-analyses”

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., Bernard, R., Schmid, R., d’Apollonia (1995-1998). FCAR

Government of Quebec Team Research Grant. “Effective learning through interpersonal interaction”

Chambers, B., Abrami, P.C., & Howe, N. (1995-1996). Seagram Fund for Academic

Innovation. “Ounce of prevention; Early familial and educational intervention to prevent school failure”

Weber, S., Baron, L., Chambers, B., D’Amico, M., Jacobs, E., Prochner, L., Weinberg, S.

(1994-95). Concordia University, Teaching Development Grant: “Promoting reflective practice in teacher education”

Chambers, B. (1992-1995) Quebec Government FCAR New Researcher Grant. “Comment favoriser le développement socio-cognitif chez le jeune enfant par interaction avec ses égaux”

Chambers, B., MacKinnon, M., Abrami, P.C., Poulsen, C., Howden, J., & Wade, A.

(1993-94). Concordia University, Teaching Development Grant: “Enhancing student learning through cooperative groups.”

Abrami, P.C., Chambers, B., d’Apollonia, S., Howe, N., Schmid, R., Farrell, M.

Rosenfield, S., & De Simone, C. (1992-1995) FCAR Government of Quebec Team Research Grant. “Effective Learning through Interpersonal Interaction”

Abrami, P.C., d’Apollonia, S. & Chambers, B. (1992-1995). Social Sciences and

Humanities Research Council of Canada. “Mechanisms of Cooperative Learning: Primary Investigations and Meta-analyses”

Chambers, B. & Jacobs, E. (1992-93). Quebec Ministry of Education. “Observation and

evaluation of students in the preschool environment.” Chambers, B. (1991-1994). Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

“The enhancement of young children’s social-cognitive development through peer interaction”

Abrami, P.C., Farrell, M., Chambers, B. & d’Apollonia, S. (1989-1992) Social Sciences

and Humanities Research Council of Canada. “Cooperative learning in classrooms”

Abrami, P.C., Farrell, M., Chambers, B., & d’Appollonia, S. (1989-92). Government of

Quebec Team Research Grant. “Effective learning by students in teams”