ROBERT J. MARZANO, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. - June, 1974 Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle
M.Ed. - June, 1971 Reading/Language Arts, Seattle University, Seattle
B.A. - June, 1968 English, Iona College, New York

EXPERIENCE

2001 - present Product Development Director for Pathfinder Education, Inc.
1998 - 2001 Senior Fellow, Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
1994-1998 Vice-President, McREL Institute
1989-1994 Deputy Director of Training and Development, Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory
1983-1989 Director of Research, Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (full-time)
1981-1983 Director of Research, Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (On leave from University of Colorado at Denver)
1978-1981 Associate Professor, University of Colorado, Denver (Tenured)
1974-1977 Assistant Professor, Reading, Language Arts, Research Methodology, University of Colorado, Denver
1972-1974 Triple T Project Participant - University of Washington
1969-1971 Chairman of English Department - O'Dea High School, Seattle, Washington
1967-1968 English Teacher, New York Public Schools

PUBLICATIONS

A.      Articles, Chapters in Books and Monographs

Marzano, R. J. (in press). Language, the language arts, and thinking. In J. Flood, J. Jensen, D. Lapp, & J. Squire (Eds.), Handbook of research on teaching the English language arts (2nd ed.). New York: MacMillan Publishing Company with the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.

Marzano, R. J., & Pollock, J. E. (in press). Standards-based thinking and reasoning skills. In A. Costa (Ed.), Developing Minds (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (in press). A new taxonomy of educational objectives. In A. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds (3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (in press). A comparison of two methods of scoring classroom assessments. Applied Measurement in Education

Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. S. (2001). A meta-analysis of EMDR research. Submitted to Journal of Clinical Psychology.

Marzano, R. J. (2001). A new era of school reform: Going where the research takes us. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J. (2000). Analyzing two assumptions underlying the scoring of classroom assessments (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 447 169)

Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B. B., & Dean, C. (2000). What works in classroom instruction. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J. (2000). Twentieth century advances in instruction. In R. Brandt (Ed.), ASCD Yearbook, 2000, pp.67-90. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1999). Eight questions about implementing standards-based education. Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation, 5(6), 1-12.

Marzano, R. J., Kendall, J. S., & Gaddy, B. B. (1999). What should students know? Local control and the debate over essential knowledge. American School Board Journal, 186(9), 47-48, 66-62.

Marzano, R. J., Kendall, J. S., & Cicchinelli, L. (1999). What Americans believe students should know. Focus on Education, 43, 9-13.

Marzano, R. J. (1999). Building curriculum and assessment around standards. The High School Magazine, 6(5), 14-20.

Marzano, R .J., Kendall, J .S., & Gaddy, B.B. (1999, April). Deciding on essential knowledge. Education Week, 18(32), 68, 49-50.

Schmoker, M., & Marzano, R. J. (1999). Realizing the promise of standards-based education. Educational Leadership, 56(6), 17-21.

Marzano, R. J., Kendall, J. S., & Cicchinelli, L. F. (1998). What Americans believe students should know: A survey of U.S. adults. Aurora, CO: Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 426 500)

Marzano, R. J. (1998). Rethinking tests and performance tasks. The School Administrator, 55(11), 10-114.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1998). Implementing standards-based education: A guide for the classroom teacher. Washington, DC: National Education Association.

Marzano, R. J. (1998). What are the general skills of thinking and reasoning and how do you teach them? The Clearing House, 71(5), 268-273.

Marzano, R. J. (1998). A theory-based meta-analysis of research in instruction (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 427 087)

Marzano, R. J. (1998). Models of standards implementation: Implications for the classroom. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 427 088)

Marzano, R. J. (1998). Cognitive, metacognitive, and conative considerations in classroom assessment. In N. M. Lambert & B. L. McCombs (Eds.), How students learn: Reforming schools through learner-centered education (pp. 241-266). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1998). Awash in a sea of standards (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1997). National and state standards: The problems and the promise. NASSP Bulletin, 81(590), 26-41.

Marzano, R. J. (1997). Four approaches to implementing standards. The High School Magazine, 4(2), 18-31.

Marzano, R. J. (1997). An array of strategies for classroom teachers. Momentum, 28(2), 6-11.

Marzano, R. J. (1996). Understanding the complexities of setting performance standards. In R. E. Blum & J. A. Arter (Eds.), Student performance assessment in an era of restructuring (Section I-6, pp. 1-8). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1996). Eight questions you should ask before implementing standards-based education at the local level. ERIC Digest. (ED 398 642)

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1996). The fall and rise of standards-based education. Alexandria, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education.

Marzano, R. J. (1995). Enhancing thinking and reasoning in the English language arts. In C. N. Hedley, P. Antonacci, & M. Rabinowitz (Eds.), Thinking and literacy: The mind at work. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1995). The McREL database: A tool for constructing local standards. Educational Leadership, 52(6), 42-47.

Marzano, R. J., Zaffron, S., Zraik, L., Robbins, S. L., & Yoon, L. (1995). A new paradigm for educational change. Education, 116(2), 162-173.

Marzano, R. J. (1995). Elements of a comprehensive approach to critical thinking. In J. Block, T. R. Guskey, & S. T. Everson (Eds.), School improvement programs (pp. 57-76). New York: Scholastic.

Marzano, R. J. (1994). Commentary on literacy portfolios. In S. W. Valencia, E. H. Hiebert, & P. P. Afflerbach (Eds.), Authentic reading assessment: Practices and possibilities (pp. 41-45). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Marzano, R. J. (1994). Censorship and the "New Age."  In J. S. Simmons (Ed.), Censorship: A threat to reading, learning, thinking (pp. 37-44). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Kendall, J. S., & Marzano, R. J. (1994). The why, what and how of standards. What's noteworthy in school reform (pp. 5-15). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J. (1994). Lessons from the field about outcome-based performance assessments. Educational Leadership, 51(6), 44-50.

Marzano, R. J. (1993/1994). When two world views collide. Educational Leadership, 51(4), 6-11.

Marzano, R. J. (1993). Teaching and reinforcing higher order thinking in English and the language arts. In A. C. Purves (Ed.), The encyclopedia of English studies and the language arts (Vol. I, pp. 563-566). New York: Scholastic.

Marzano, R. J. (1993). How teachers approach the teaching of thinking. Theory into practice, 32(3), 154-160.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Whisler, J., Kendall, J. S., Mayeski, F., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Toward a comprehensive model of assessment (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 356 217)

Marzano, R. J. (1992). The many faces of cooperation across the dimensions of learning. In N. Davidson & T. Worsham (Eds.), Enhancing thinking through cooperative learning (pp. 7-28). New York: Teacher's College Press.

Marzano, R. J. (1992). The rationale and framework for teaching thinking tactics. In J. W. Keefe & H. Walberg (Eds.), Teaching for thinking (pp. 15-26). Reston, VA: National Association for Secondary School Principals.

Marzano, R. J. (1992). Toward a theory-based review of research in vocabulary. In C. Gordon, G. Labercane, & W. R. McEachern (Eds.), Elementary reading: Process and practice (pp. 29-45). New York: Ginn.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Fostering thinking across the curriculum through knowledge restructuring. Journal of Reading, 34(7), 518-525.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). What it really means to be a critical thinker. Teaching: K-8, 21(2), 6.

Marzano, R. J., Kendall, J. S., & Paynter, D. E. (1991). Analysis and identification of basic words in grades K-6 (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 337 758)

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Changing classroom tasks and interaction patterns: The heart of the matter of restructuring (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 337 756)

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Knowledge restructuring across the curriculum (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Language, the language arts and the teaching of thinking. In J. Flood, J. Jensen, D. Lapp, & J. Squire (Eds.), Handbook of research in teaching the English language arts (pp. 559-586). New York: MacMillan Publishing Co. with the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Creating an educational paradigm centered on learning through teacher directed naturalistic inquiry. In L. Idol & B. F. Jones (Eds.), Educational values and cognitive instruction: Implication for reform (pp. 411-442). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.

Marzano, R. J., Brandt, R., Hughes, C., Jones, B., Presseisen, B., Rankin, S., & Suhor, C. (1991). Dimensions of thinking: A framework for curriculum and instruction. In A. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds: A resource book for teaching thinking (Vol. 1, pp. 89-93). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. (1991). Dimensions of learning: An integrative instructional framework. In A. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds: A resource book for teaching thinking (Vol. 1, pp. 94-99). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Tactics for thinking: A program for initiating the teaching of thinking. In A. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds: Programs for teaching thinking (Vol. 1, pp. 65-68). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1990). Student achievement and citizenship. In National Educational Goals: Can they lead schools to real reform (pp. 22-24). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

McCombs, B. L., & Marzano, R. J. (1990). Putting the self in self-regulated learning. Educational Psychologist, 25(1), 51-69.

Marzano, R. J. (1990). Standardized tests: Do they measure general cognitive abilities? NASSP Bulletin, 74(526), 93-101.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D., & Brandt, R. S. (1990). Integrating instructional programs through Dimensions of Learning. Educational Leadership, 47(5), 17-24.

Strong, R., Silver, H., Hanson, R., Marzano, R., Wolfe, P., Dewing, T., & Brock, W. (1990). Thoughtful education: Staff development for the 1990's. Educational Leadership, 47(5), 25-29.

McCombs, B. L., & Marzano, R. J. (1989). Integrating skill and will in self-regulation. Teaching thinking and problem solving, 11(5), 5-8.

Marzano, R. J., & Ewy, R. (1989, August). Thinking for tomorrow. Vocational Education Journal, 28-31.

Marzano, R. J. (1989). Summary report: Evaluations of the tactics for thinking program (Tech. Rep.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 314 710)

Marzano, R. J., Gnadt, J., & Jesse, D. M. (1989). The effects of three types of linguistic encoding strategies in the processing of information presented in lecture format (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 337 803)

Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. S. (1989). A study of basic words in elementary school textbooks (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 314 711)

Marzano, R. J. (1989). Integrating high & low literacy (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 337 757)

Marzano, R. J., Arredondo, D., Blackburn, G., Brooks, D., Ewy, R., & Pickering, D. (1989). Creating a learner centered model of instruction (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. (1988). Toward a cognitive theory of commitment and its implications for therapy. Psychotherapy in Private Practice 6(4), 69-81.

Marzano, R. J. (1988). [Review of the book A preface to literacy: An inquiry into pedagogy practice and progress]. Journal of Reading, 34(6), 587-588.

Marzano, R. J. (1988). Metacognition: The first step in teaching thinking. Professional Handbook for the Language Arts. Morristown, NJ: Silver Burdett and Ginn.

Marzano, R. J., & Costa, A. (1988). Question: Do standardized tests measure general cognitive skills? Answer: No. Educational Leadership, 45(8), 66-73.

Marzano, R. J. (1987). Decomposing curricular objectives to increase the specificity of instruction (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 290 220)

Marzano, R. J. (1987). Staff development for teaching thinking: A matter of restructuring. Journal of Staff Development, 8(3), 6-10.

Marzano, R. J. (1987). A study of inference in standardized reading test items and its relationship to item difficulty (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 291 002)

Marzano, R. J. (1987). [Review of Sinatra's book Visual literacy connections to thinking reading and writing]. Journal of Reading, 30(6), 569-570.

Marzano, R. J. (1987). Creating a context for learning. Iowa Educational Leadership, 3(2), 6-10.

Marzano, R. J. (1987). Policy constraints to the teaching of thinking. The Journal of State Governments, 60(2), 64-67.

Costa, A., & Marzano, R. J. (1987). Teaching the language of cognition. Educational Leadership, 45(2), 29-34.

Marzano, R. J., & Jesse, D. (1987). A study of general cognitive operations in two standardized tests and their relationship to item difficulty (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 299 321)

Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. (1987). Contextual thinking: The most basic of the cognitive skills (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 286 634)

Marzano, R. J. (1986). An evaluation of the McREL thinking skills program (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 267 907)

Marzano, R. J. (1986). Theory into practice: Critical thinking. Cogitare, 1(4), 3-4.

Marzano, R. J. (1986). Theory into practice: Schema development and thinking. Cogitare, 1(3), 3-4.

Arredondo, D., & Marzano, R. J. (1986). One district's approach to implementing a comprehensive K-12 thinking skills program. Educational Leadership, 43(8), 28-30.

Marzano, R. J., & Arredondo, D. (1986). Restructuring schools through the teaching of thinking. Educational Leadership, 43(8), 20-26.

Widerstrom, A., Miller, L., & Marzano, R. J. (1986). Sex and race differences in the identification of communicative disorders in preschool children as measured by the Miller assessment for preschoolers. Journal of Communication Disorders, 19, 219-226.

Marzano, R. J., & Hutchins, C. L. (1985). Thinking skills: A conceptual framework. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J. (1985). Theory into practice: Self-efficacy and thinking. Cogitare, 1(2), 4-5.

Marzano, R. J. (1985). Integrated instruction in learning-to-learn skills, thinking skills, traditional content and basic beliefs: A necessary unity (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 267-906)

Marzano, R. J. (1985). [Review of the book The wordtree]. Journal of Reading, 29(7), 655-656.

Marzano, R. J. (1985). A unitary model of cognition and instruction in higher order thinking skills (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 261 761)

Conyers, J., Andrews, K., & Marzano, R. J. (1985). Developing district made criterion referenced tests: A standard of excellence for effective schools. Education, 106(2), 141-149.

Marzano, R. J., & Dole, J. (1985). Teaching basic relationships and patterns of information (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J., & Dole, J. (1985). Teaching the basic relationships between sentences to improve comprehension. Australian Journal of Reading, 1, 28-38.

Marzano, R. J., & Dole, J. (1985). Teaching the basic relationships between sentences. Reading, (England) 19(1), 24-35.

Marzano, R. J. (1984). The systematic teaching and reinforcing of thinking and reasoning skills within content area classrooms (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 245 045)

Marzano, R. J. (1984). A language/interaction approach to teaching thinking (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 252 814)

Marzano, R. J. (1984). The theoretical framework for an instructional model of higher order thinking skills (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 248 045)

Marzano, R. J. (1984). A cluster approach to vocabulary instruction: A new direction from the research literature. The Reading Teacher, 38(2), 168-173.

Guzzetti, B., & Marzano, R. J. (1984). Correlates of effective reading instruction. The Reading Teacher, 37(8), 754-760.

Marzano, R. J., Guzzetti, B., & Hutchins, C. L. (1984). A study of selected school effectiveness variables: Some correlates that are not causes (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 253 328)

Marzano, R. J. (1983). Toward a working model of cohesion and coherence in writing. (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 241 930)

Marzano, R. J. (1983). A concept development approach to vocabulary instruction (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 237 940)

Marzano, R. J. (1983). Toward a model of higher order thinking skills (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 234 897)

Marzano, R. J. (1982). Principles of discourse analysis: Explanation and application. (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 218 635)

Marzano, R. J. (1982). Identifying various types of student writing problems. Journal of Reading, 25(5), 408-411.

Marzano, R. J., & Hutchins, C. L. (1982). Measuring academic efficiency at the school level (Tech. Rep.). Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 241 576)

Marzano, R. J. (1981). The semantic connection: Teaching basic vocabulary using semantic relationships. Noteworthy, 2, 49-57.

Marzano, R. J. (1981). How to screen students for writing problems. Communique, 9(7), 2-3.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1979). Five empirically based composition skills. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED  162 337)

Moore, F. B., & Marzano, R. J. (1979). Assisting the native Spanish speaker learning English: An analysis of his 20 most common errors and their causes. Research in the Teaching of English, 13(2), 161-167.

Marzano, R. J. (1978). Teaching psycholinguistically based comprehension skills using a visual salience approach. Journal of Reading, 21(8), 729-734.

Marzano, R. J. (1978). Path analysis and language research. Research in the Teaching of English, 12(1), 77-89.

Marzano, R. J. (1978). Basic skills in composition: Measurement, competency testing, instructional techniques. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 174 954)

DiStefano, P., & Marzano, R. J. (1978). Basic skills in composition: A new approach. English Education, 9(2), 117-121.

Marzano, R. J., & Arthur, S. (1978). Teacher comments on student essays: It doesn't matter what you say. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 147 864)

Marzano, R. J., Goldman, E., Couture, R., & St. Clair, M. (1978). The ideal reading program. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 147 792)

Marzano, R. J., Larson, J., Tish, G., & Vodehnal, S. (1978). The graded word list is not a shortcut to an IRI. The Reading Teacher, 31(6), 647-651.

Marzano, R. J. (1977, January 9-18). The eclectic approach to teaching the first R. The Denver Post. (The author coordinated and edited the 10-day Denver Post Series.)

DiStefano, P., & Marzano, R. J. (1977). Teaching word recognition skills at different grade levels. English in Texas, 1(4), 78-79.

Lundquist, G., Bergland, B., & Marzano, R. J. (1977). The extern program. Counselor Education and Supervision, 17(1), 51-57.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1977). Literary characteristics that constitute quality in the junior novel: An empirical approach. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 136 301)

Marzano, R. J. (1976). In search of the major skill of comprehension. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 116 172)

Marzano, R. J. (1976). The sentence combining myth. English Journal, 65(2), 57-59.

Marzano, R. J. (1976). Analytic rating. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 112 412)

Marzano, R. J., Barber, D., Breen, N., Larson, C., & Tilton, P. (1976). Sound discrimination and reading comprehension in middle school students. Journal of Reading, 20(1), 34-38.

Marzano, R. J., Case, N., Debooy, A., & Prochoruk, N. (1976). A study of the relationship between syllabication ability and comprehension. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 112 371)

Marzano, R. J., Case, N., Debooy, A., & Prochoruk, N. (1976). Are syllabication and reading ability related? Journal of Reading, 19(7), 545-547.

Marzano, R. J., Lundquist, G., & Bergland, B. (1976). Reading difficulties: Tools for the elementary school counselor. Colorado Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1, 57-63.

Marzano, R. J., & Osband, F. (1976). Mathematics achievement tests and reading. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 112 372)

Marzano, R. J. (1975). On the validity of analytic ratings. Ohio English, 16(3), 8-11.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1975). The word recognition process: A two part study. Denver, CO: University of Colorado at Denver. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 106 793)

Beal, J., Dimmitt, N., Foster, C., Kittell, J., & Marzano, R. J. (1975). A comparison of participant performance and attitudes in two teacher preparatory patterns. Seattle, WA: School of Education, University of Washington.

B.         Trade Books and University Textbooks

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (2000). Transforming classroom grading. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (2000). Designing a new taxonomy of educational objectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S., with Gaddy, B. B. (1999). Essential knowledge: The debate over what American students should know. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J., & Kendall, J. S. (1996). A comprehensive guide to designing a standards-based district, school, or classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Gaddy, B. B., Hall, T. W., & Marzano, R. J. (1996). School wars: Resolving our conflicts over religion and values. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Kendall, J. S., & Marzano, R. J. (1996). Content knowledge: A compendium of standards and benchmarks for K-12 education. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). New approaches to literacy: Helping students develop reading and writing skills. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & McTighe, J. (1993). Assessing student outcomes: Performance assessment using the Dimensions of Learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1992). A different kind of classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Cultivating thinking in English and the language arts. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teacher reference book to words in semantic clusters. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. (1988). A cluster approach to elementary vocabulary instruction. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Marzano, R. J., Brandt, R., Hughes, C., Jones, B., Presseisen, B., Rankin, S., & Suhor, C. (1988). Dimensions of Thinking: A framework for curriculum and instruction. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., Hagerty, P., Valencia, S., & DiStefano, P. (1987). Reading diagnosis and instruction: Theory into Practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

DiStefano, P., Dole, J., & Marzano, R.J. (1984). Elementary language arts. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Marzano, R. J. (1983). A quantitative grammar of meaning and structure: A methodology of language analysis and measurement. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1981). The writing process. New York: D. Van Nostrand, Inc.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1977). DiComp: A diagnostic approach to teaching written composition. Indian Rocks Beach, FL: Relevant Productions, Inc.

C.      Textbooks and Materials for High School, Junior High and Elementary School Students

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D., Kendall, J., Pickering D, & Marzano, L. (1990). My wordbook: Levels 1 through 4. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Whisler, J., & Marzano, R. J. (1988). Dare to imagine: An olympian's technology. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. (1988). Tactics classroom activities: Elementary. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. (1988). Tactics classroom activities: Middle and secondary. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & DiStefano, P. (1977). DiComp: A diagnostic approach to teaching written composition: Workbook. Indian Rocks Beach, FL: Relevant Productions, Inc.

Wylie, R. and Marzano, R. J. (1977). Reading comprehension workbooks: Grades K-2. New York: Waldman Publishing Company.

D.      Curriculum Materials

Marzano, R. J., Norford, J., Pickering, D. J., Paynter, D., & Gaddy, B. (in press). Handbook for classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., Seger, D., LaRock, V., & Barton, M. L. (2000). Enhancing reading development: Research into Practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J., Whisler, J., Dean, C., & Pollock, J. E. (2000). Effective instructional practices: Research into Practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J., Zeno, B., & Pollock, J. E. (2000). Classroom assessment, grading, and record keeping: Research into Practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J., Mayeski, F., & Dean, C. B. (2000). Implementing standards in the classroom: Research into Practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J., with Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., Moffett, C. A., Paynter, D. E., Pollock, J. E., & Whisler, J. (1997). Dimensions of Learning: Teacher's manual (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J., with Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., Moffett, C. A., Paynter, D. E., Pollock, J. E., & Whisler, J. (1997). Dimensions of Learning: Trainer's manual (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Ingraham, P. B. (1995). Emergent literacy plus: Diversity and cumulative stories. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1995). Using literacy plus wordbooks. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching adventure romps [Review of the books The righteous revenge of Artimus Bonner and The Illyrian adventure]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching the theme of self-expectations [Review of the books Nobody's family is going to change and Boy, can't he dance!]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching high fantasy [Review of the book The chronicles of Narnia]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching classic adventure stories [Review of the books The prince and the pauper, The three musketeers, The Swiss family Robinson, and Treasure Island]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Scheid, K., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching humor and slapstick [Review of the books Imogene's antlers, Beware of boys, and The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Katz, S. B. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using participation books. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Ingraham, P. B. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using number books. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., & DiStefano, P. (1994). Literacy plus: Assessment. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Currie, K. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using alphabet books. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., Katz, S. B., & Currie, K. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Teacher's guide. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching science fiction through novels and other media. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching the journey as metaphor [Review of the book Crow and weasel]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Christensen, N., Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Exploring relationships between humans and wild animals [Review of the book A stranger at Green Knowl]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching about families [Review of the books Thimble summer, The leaves in October, Journey, and Down in the piney woods]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching the drama of family relations [Review of the book When the road ends]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, L., Christensen, N., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching historical fiction [Review of the book My brother Sam is dead]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching folktales [Review of the books Could anything be worse?, Mufaro's daughters, The weaving of a dream, and Three strong women]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching wordless picture books [Review of the books Carl's afternoon in the park, Deep in the forest, and Tuesday]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching wordplay [Review of the book The phantom tollbooth]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching variety within a familiar tale [Review of the book Little red riding hood]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Teacher's manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Training and implementation manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Implementation manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Foseid, M., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching the epic [Review of the book The odyssey]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching artists' choice of media [Review of the books The paper crane, Look again, The snowy day, Fish is fish, and Say it]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser

Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching biography [Review of the book The endless steppe]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching diaries and letters [Review of the books A gathering of days, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and Mostly Michael]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching Shakespearean drama [Review of the book Romeo and Juliet]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Christensen, N., Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching cultural diversity [Review of the books Bearstone, Felita, In the year of the boar and Jackie Robinson, and Roll of thunder, hear my cry]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Christensen, N., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching friendship [Review of the books Fast Sam, Cool Clyde and stuff, Maniac Magee, Mariah keeps cool, and Scorpions]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching diversity [Review of the book Animals, animals]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching reference books using a children's almanac. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching friendship [Review of the book The real thief]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1992). Teaching survival as a theme [Review of the books Call it courage, Island of the blue dolphins, and The sign of the beaver]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Collins, P., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching universality of experiences [Review of the books "More, more, more" said the baby, Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, and Mommy doesn't know my name]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1992). Getting started in first and second grade. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Integrating whole language principles with a basal reader approach. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Getting started: Taking the first steps in developing a comprehensive approach to literacy development. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching fantasy [Review of the book Tuck everlasting]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching historical fiction [Review of the book Sarah, plain and tall]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching mystery [Review of the book Peppermints in the parlor]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching fantasy [Review of the book The velveteen rabbit]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1991). Teaching science fiction [Review of the book Stinker from space]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1991). Teaching predictable books [Review of the books The doorbell rang, The house that Jack built, and Ask Mr. Bear]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1991). Teaching mystery [Review of the book The case of the cat's meow]. Columbus, OH: Zaner Bloser.

Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1991). Teacher's guide to spelling and word meaning. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Literacy plus: Teacher's manual. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J., & Arredondo, D. (1987). Tactics for thinking: Trainer's manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J., & Arredondo, D. (1987). Tactics for thinking: Teacher's manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

E.      Computer Software

Demonstration disc on "Buying a Used Car."  Produced for Relevant Productions, Inc., Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, 1980. 48K, Apple II, BASIC.

"Diagnostic Spelling Program" 48K, Apple II, BASIC.

"Diagnostic Writing Program" 48K, Apple II, BASIC.

F.         Video Tapes

Marzano, R. J. (1998). Improving student achievement through standards-based education. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1997). Implementing standards-based education in K-12 classrooms. Phoenix, AZ: National Schools Conference Institute.

Marzano, R. J. (1995). Helping students acquire and integrate knowledge. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Critical thinking at the secondary level. Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Marzano, R. J. (1991). Teaching thinking in the elementary school. Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1990). Literacy Plus training tapes. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.

Marzano, R. J. (1987). Tactics for Thinking in-service tapes. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Marzano, R. J. (1985). Time on task. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory.

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

In the last 20 years, over 800 workshops and presentations to approximately 150,000 educators. Presentations and workshops have been made in all 50 states and in 14 different countries.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

International Reading Association

National Council of Teachers of English

American Educational Research Association

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

National Council of Measurement in Education

AWARDS

National Service Award, Minnesota Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1996

Finalist in NCTE competition for "Promising Researcher," 1975

"Outstanding Researcher in the Field of Reading," 1976 - Colorado Council of the International Reading Association