A practicing white investigator reports on his experiences in conducting research in black communities; the adequacy of traditional academic training for the conduct of research in black communities is questioned. (Author/JM)

The use of the ERIC system in locating research articles and other materials of interest to the classroom teacher is explained via an imaginary conversation between two teachers. (DT)

Discussion focuses on the development of experimental techniques which have revealed a competent infant, one who is both sensitive to his external environment and capable of modifying and being modified by that environment. (Author)

A stocktaking of current research, both in Australia and overseas; a description of problems and issues which require research; establishment of priorities; recommendations for a program of study and research.'' (Author)

Examines the present state of the relationship between linguistics and reading, proposes how reading instruction could be improved using currently know linguistic information, and discusses one type of linguistic finding useful to reading specialists. (Author)

This study surveyed the most significant theories of social perception and examined the most important findings concerning black and white differences. Suggestions for social action are included. (DM)

Discusses attempts to find suitable technology to solve city problems, and to search for ways to heal the breach between planning and politics. (DM)

In exercising reasonable caution to preserve the integrity of counseling, counselors inhibit the use of research methods most likely to lead to improvements in counseling. The purposes of this paper are (a) to explore one possible solution to this problem, and (b) to describe a laboratory based counseling research program. (Author)

Proceedings of the Conference on "The Public Interest vis a vis Educational R & D, held at Airlie House, Warrenton, Virginia on July 16-17, 1969 with the cooperation of the U.S. Office of Education.

The applicability of adult education research is examined through a discussion of variables, external validity, and conceptualization. Models of theory-focused and practice problem-focused research are drawn and a developmental model is introduced. The development and application of a Participation Reasons Scale demonstrates the utility of the…

Proposes that a major constraint of research in child welfare has been the inability to coordinate reforms among various components of foster care reform. Reveals research advances in child welfare that demonstrate effective social work practice and indicate directions for comprehensive foster care reform. (Author)

Dialogue with Researchers is a research dissemination program The George Washington University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center has used during the past three years. This program offers researchers the opportunity to discuss their project with a small group of rehabilitation practitioners in an informal setting in the practitioners'…