Part 3 of a three-part volume for research and development systems researchers, this report shows how the contextual analytical approach presented in Part 1 may be used to analyze specific research, development, and innovation (RD & I) issues. Chapter 8 (the first chapter of this part) focuses on the institutional bases of RD & I systems…

General extrinsic and intrinsic forces pressing for change in schools are examined, and specific attention is paid to five problem areas that illustrate the complexity of issues facing those who wish to study or facilitate educational change. Extrinsic pressure arises from ongoing societal change in the face of a dichotomy between educational…

Since school superintendents' use of research findings appears to be poor, this study tried to determine superintendents' attitudes toward and utilization of educational research. A questionnaire was sent to 40 superintendents and deputy and assistant superintendents in Delaware. Return rate was 57.5 percent. Findings indicate that superintendents…

This study investigated the hypothesis that there is a relationship between the output efficiency of research and development and the behavioral characteristics of individuals in the user organization. Through a review of the literature, a number of concepts and models that tend to support the hypothesis are discussed. The authors then present a…

This paper discusses the conceptual framework and methodology of the technology transfer process and develops a model of the transfer mechanism. This model is then transformed into a predictive model of technology transfer incorporating nine factors that contribute to the movement of knowledge from source to user. Each of these factors is examined…

It was discovered a few years ago that a child's capacity for academic learning was partially dependent on visual and audio perception. It was also found that the development of perception in these sensory modalities was sometimes deficient. Educators immediately began to devise programs for perceptual-motor training, but ignored the role of the…

Though the resources devoted to educational research are small compared to those devoted to teaching, there is a considerable amount of literature classified as educational research. However, it is still difficult to show a relationship between educational research and the improvement of teaching, and there is not yet an account of the role which…

Prompted by dissatisfaction with its information procedures the research department of the Board of Education for Toronto undertook a research project to find new and effective ways of disseminating information about their studies. It was felt that the research information was of little use if it did not reach the interested consumer. Five methods…

This document presents four background studies related to one of the major themes of the OECD Conference on Future Structures of Post-Secondary Education. The major thrust of the papers deals with structure of studies and place of research in mass higher education. Topics cover new teaching-research relationships in mass postsecondary education,…

This research review focuses on the need for active cooperation between the university-based researcher and the junior college administrator, to provide the research on teaching and learning necessary for the sound preparation of junior college teachers. Historically, the junior college's main concern has been student learning, and time available…

Since historical perspectives, philosophical positions, and a statement of research priorities are presently lacking in the field of outdoor education, this paper was designed as a guide for researchers. The 4 subject headings used for discussion of research needs and priorities are history and philosophy, curriculum and learning, administration,…

Educational research occupies a pivotal position as educators move to meet growing social challenges. Educational change must be a logical outcome of systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation. Improvement of research is dependent upon increased interaction of research specialists and vocational educators. Some major…

This paper presents some views of several authorities on 4 current trends in higher education, and suggests that the direction of higher education in the seventies may be toward more effective management and organizational procedures that might improve instruction and learning. The trends are: (1) the accentuated search for ways of coping with the…

As a recent curriculum innovation replacing Freshman English, the Freshman Investigative Seminar consists of 12 or 13 students meeting for one semester of five weekly class hours, directed by faculty from different disciplines. Its objectives are to lead the student to learn how to gather information from various sources, how to keep accurate…

This paper explores attempts which have been made to close the gap between researchers and policymakers in the social and behavioral sciences. The traditional role of the researcher is viewed as being isolated from attempts to apply research to the world of action. Methods to alleviate this situation are discussed. Educational research and…