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Download full textLosak, John; Morris, Cathy – 1983
One promising avenue for increasing the utilization of institutional research data is the informal action research model. While formal action research stresses the involvement of researchers throughout the decision-making process, the informal model stresses participation in the later stages of decision making. Informal action research requires…
Descriptors: Action Research, College Administration, Community Colleges, Decision Making
Peer reviewedCarpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1976
The performance of 13 and 17-year-olds on National Assessment items involving computation with fractions is reviewed, together with findings from related research. Recommendations for improving instruction are offered. (SD) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).
Descriptors: Addition, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions
Peer reviewedMuller, Al – Research in the Teaching of English, 1975
The practical usefulness of the research under review is questioned.
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, English, Literature
Peer reviewedCarpenter, Thomas P.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1975
Results of the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) related to subtraction are summarized and interpreted. Implications for instruction are discussed. (SD) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).
Descriptors: Achievement, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedMurphy, Stephen T. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1975
The following review focuses on specific problems in the area of rehabilitation research utilization, the proposed solutions to these problems, and some suggestions concerning the general directions that future research endeavors might take. (Author)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Information Dissemination, Literature Reviews, Rehabilitation
Coleman, James S. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1975
A response to the Young and Bress article also in this issue. (IRT)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Policy Formation
Taylor, Howard F. – Journal of Afro-American Issues, 1975
Quantitative racism is defined as the intentional or unintentional misuse of statistical and quantitative methods to show some kind or type of ethnic superiority, usually with respect to black-white differences. This essay identifies some fallacious applications of statistical methods common to a number of recent studies in the behavioral…
Descriptors: Group Testing, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests, Nature Nurture Controversy
Klein, Helmut – Prospects, 1974
This discussion of the role of educational and psychological research in educational policy making and reform emphasizes the German Democratic Republic's concentration on linking theory and practice. (DE)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Comparative Education, Decision Making, Educational Change
Frydenberg, Jia – 1989
An analysis is provided of institutional research conducted by community colleges in an effort to draw conclusions about appropriate standards for different types of studies. The paper focuses on four categories of research: (1) research conducted to fulfill external reporting requirements and to influence policy at state and federal levels; (2)…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Institutional Research, Research Design, Research Methodology
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1988
Without continued technical innovation and rapid conversion of these innovations to quality products and processes, America cannot remain a viable competitor in today's global markets. This volume contains five presentations at a symposium convened by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine,…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, Industry, International Trade, Research and Development
Jewett, Ann E. – 1983
A critique is presented of naturalistic inquiry as a scholarly activity or as an alternative research paradigm directed toward extending knowledge of physical education curriculum and instruction. Four questions are posed: (1) What is the value perspective of naturalistic inquiry? (2) What are the phenomena of interest? (3) What are the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, Evaluation Criteria, Holistic Approach, Holistic Evaluation
Schimizzi, Ned V. – 1987
Experimental studies conducted since 1980 were reviewed. Each of the 34 studies concerning problem solving is briefly summarized, followed by comments, criticisms, and/or concerns. A summary indicates that experimental research of the 1980s seems to focus on: (1) children's processes, understanding, functioning, difficulties, and representations;…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiments, Learning
McCaleb, Joseph L., Ed. – 1987
The primary task of the monograph is to describe and evaluate the conceptualizations of communication found in assessment practices. The first chapter contains a review and analysis of standardized measures and performance assessments of teachers' communication. Twelve communication categories emerge from an inspection of the performance…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Zerchykov, Ross – 1987
This guide, first in a series of four volumes, is designed to give information to parents and other decision makers on costs and benefits of different kinds of choices of schools that children might attend. Four sections present digests of information based on research and evaluation studies. Section 1 introduces the format and purpose of the…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Characteristics, Parent Participation
Simmons, Joanne M.; Sparks, Georgea Mohlman – 1985
This paper describes and analyzes the relationship of research and practice and the goals and processes of staff development. It considers how a more clinical, developmental, and professional approach can help classroom teachers and staff developers use research on effective teaching and staff development in a reflective and analytical manner. It…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Instructional Improvement
