Suggests that lasting improvements in language education are threatened without the intervention of teacher-generated classroom research. It is noted that classroom research should be taken more seriously to help close the gap between theory and research, on the one hand, and practice and teaching on the other. (66 references) (GLR)

Discusses the minimal requirements that any serious theory of language acquisition must meet, including the particular properties of the human language processor and linguistic and nonlinguistic input. A review of literature regarding the role of Universal Grammar in second-language acquisition suggests alternative theories to investigate for…

Replies to Robert Ennis' article, "Critical Thinking and Subject Specificity: Clarification and Needed Research" (April 1989), on subject specificity in the literature on critical thinking. Discusses the transferability of critical thinking skills from one topic to another. Considers the possibility of general thinking skills that apply…

Responds to John McPeck's article, "Critical Thinking and Subject Specificity: A Reply to Ennis" (May 1990), and summarizes his earlier essay. Covers the following topics: (1) versions of subject specificity; (2) vagueness; (3) the distinction between school-subject matter and the subject matter of everyday life; (4) subjects and topics;…

In a Delphi study of research needs in educational technology, 89 experts suggested 163 research needs. High-priority needs were identified by the Scree test--a method usually restricted to factor analysis. The usefulness of the technique for analysis of survey results suggests that it should be extended to other applications. (SLD)

Growing number of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases among older Americans is of increasing concern. In context of primary prevention, reviews findings that bear on modes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission (blood transfusions, sexual) among older individuals and knowledge of magnitude of the AIDS problem represented…

Proposes client self-instruction during counseling as an appropriate focus for ethogenic research. Summarizes philosophical and historical background; proposes research questions, methods, and designs. Suggests adoption of theoretical and methodological perspectives might lead to a closer dialogue between scientists and practitioners in counseling…

The perception that educational research does not significantly contribute to policy and practice is inaccurate. However, the impact of research is not as frequent or effective as it might be. To remedy this, researchers should study the action mind frames of policymakers and practitioners. (BJV)

Reviews recent literature on the relationships among dementia, depression, and social support, emphasizing the diagnostic differentiation of dementia and depression, and the role of these three entities in elderly with cognitive impairment. Discusses dementia-like symptoms arising in depression and the coexistence of dementia and depression.…

Describes research performed by the Department of Education during the past decade, including an analysis of field initiated proposals funded in 1987 and 1988. The discussion covers products of the research, the most current agenda efforts, and their implications for future research. A chronological history of library research and demonstration…

Examines several reasons why news media fail to communicate public affairs information effectively within communities. Reviews recent research on knowledge gaps and examines factors which have been found to increase or decrease the likelihood of such gaps. Discusses theoretical explanations for these associations and outlines areas for theory…

The literature on parental attitudes towards supported employment for adults with mental retardation is reviewed, and issues needing further research are raised. The role of expectations in service delivery and research is pointed out. (Author/DB)

Critically reviews clinical outcome literature on efficacy of paradoxical interventions in psychotherapy over last seven years. Examines studies under headings of paradoxical intention studies, symptom prescription studies, and reframing studies. Concludes with general evaluation of current standing of paradoxical interventions and calls for…

A systematic search of academic intervention research with students with learning disabilities published from 1978 through 1987 in eight major special education journals revealed that academic intervention with this population has received scant attention. Under- and unresearched areas are also identified. (Author/MSE)

During the past two decades, three schools of research have increased our understanding of how individuals interact with their environments, abstract relevant data, interrelate new experiences with existing knowledge, and apply accumulated information to new tasks. New developments in learning styles, brain behavior, and thinking skills research…