An evaluation model was developed for an intervention project with mentally handicapped children and their parents involving speech therapists, a speech pathologist, and a psychologist. The model emphasizes transactional and formative approaches to qualitative evaluation, with the goal of increasing understanding of the processes underlying change…

Describes a naturalistic paradigm and discusses the value of using a naturalistic, or qualitative, approach to study the effectiveness of computer-based instruction (CBI) and to design effective courseware. Topics discussed include data collection; data analysis; and findings of naturalistic studies of CBI effectiveness. (53 references) (LRW)

Responds to an article in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. Argues that research in education has become a dead end. Agrees in the main with the article, but finds its view of criticism somewhat limited. Discusses the classroom itself as hypertext. (SR)

Responds to an article in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. Argues that a "critical" approach to education should not be justified on an ambiguous relationship to art but that educational criticism is needed because meaningful descriptions are needed of what happens when teaching…

Responds to an article in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. Invites the authors to address questions regarding the differences in purpose and commitments between art and science and the definition of educational criticism as a form of qualitative research. (SR)

Responds to an article in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. Asks whether such criticism should count as research if it is not accompanied by a full demonstration of its consensual validation, structural corroboration, and by exploration of reasons why the critic gives a particular…

Responds to an article in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. Argues that research and criticism should be viewed as different forms of inquiry leading to different kinds of understanding. Suggests adding another item, "validation of learning," to the list of criteria for…

Responds to points raised in five articles which responded to an article by these authors (Flinders and Eisner) in the same issue of this journal about educational criticism as a form of qualitative inquiry. (SR)

This paper focuses on the pedagogical beliefs and practices of immersion teachers in a large midwestern city. (JL)

The parameters of full-information item factor models of varying dimensionality and mixed-measurement models of varying numbers of latent classes were estimated in 1,000 responses to a measure of Positive Interpersonal Engagement. The most appropriate representation of the data and deciding between mixed-measurement and dimensional representations…

Very realistic spoof of research and scholarly writing. Reports on quantitative and qualitative research into "self-nurturant" (self-indulgent) behaviors and related personality patterns such as the pollyanna, the sulky hedonist, and the guilt-ridden masochistic indulgent. (SV)

Interviews, questionnaires, and participant diaries of 36 adult students were used to investigate the process of becoming a student. The stages of qualitative research were examined: preconceived theory, emergent themes, refinements, secondary analysis, and establishment of grounded theory. (SK)

Extends a conversation begun in response to issues the authors identified in their own work as writers of qualitative research and in the works of others. Discusses theory, methodology, representation and legitimation, and writing and write-up of qualitative research. (RS)

Eight individuals from larger study of lay persons who interpreted Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES-III) adaptability items were interviewed in-depth concerning their understanding of adaptability items of regular FACES III and two alternate versions. Qualitative results suggest that participants may not be understanding…

Describes biographical/life story methods used to explore the underrepresentation of women in computing courses in the United Kingdom. Explains how interviews were structured and conducted and illustrates the method of transcription used. (SK)