Discusses future directions for group counseling research and encourages a stronger collaboration between group leaders and group researchers as a way to strengthen group research. Encourages collaboration by reviewing and critiquing past group research. Encourages group leaders to describe and study their experiences and share these with…

In contrast to the knowledge flows model (one-way from research to innovation), the triple-helix model has interlocking spheres of university, government, and industry with overlapping roles. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an example of the emerging entrepreneurial university being transformed by the "second academic…

This article examines the clinician/researcher relationship, suggests directions for improving the relationship, and discusses avenues for transferring research information to clinical practice. An eight-step model for transferring research studies to practice is adopted and three steps are targeted for discussion and illustration. A case study…

This paper presents a rationale and suggestions for increasing the quality of and demand for research findings as a vital component of educational improvement efforts. Addresses issues of trustworthiness, useability, and accessibility and suggests ways to nurture demand for research among influence producers, knowledge producers, knowledge…

A review of 37 single subject design studies examined evidence-based practices for young children with autism. Practices with well established evidence of effectiveness were adult-directed teaching and differential reinforcement. Emerging and effective practices included peer-mediated interventions, visual supports, self-monitoring, and family…

Evaluation of a certificate program preparing teachers of technical and further education used data from more than 150 students and tutors and a course quality survey. Results showed the course had satisfactory objectives and outcomes. The research method provided detailed information about course strengths and weaknesses. (Contains 33…

Discusses the establishment of adult education as a social institution within the context of the present debate on modernity. Utilizing empirical case studies, hypothesizes that individualization processes in adult education have resulted in varying objectives and motivations. Maintains that this process is a necessary step towards the…

This article provides a brief overview of critical qualitative research. This type of research seeks to empower those being researched and declares that all research is value-based, not value-free. A brief description of the limited amount of critical research conducted in sport and physical education is given. (IAH)

Self-efficacy theory and research contribute to self-concept theory primarily by supporting the enhancement model of belief change. This article describes current problems with self-concept theory, describes self-efficacy research, and suggests that self-efficacy theory and methodology present findings that strengthen the association between…

Reviews the changing trends in foreign language research and curricular content during the mid-1960s and the late 1970s, and describes how the various foci on normative and pragmatic language learning have shaped and expanded foreign language instruction. New challenges for instructional self-assessment and expansion stem from research on…

Sixty-seven persons responded to a survey regarding their perceptions of the most influential research papers, position papers, research reviews, and books in special education. Strong evidence was not found to conclude that any publications, with the exception of a 1968 paper by L. Dunn, could be designated as seminal works. (JDD)

Some research focuses on how children develop the ability to estimate computations. The theory and a research study are briefly described, followed by discussion of the study's implications and extensions into the classroom. (MNS)

Research findings on decimals and money are briefly summarized, followed by suggestions for classroom use. (MNS)

In this published speech, the status of mathematics today is reviewed. Four areas are highlighted as examples of the unity and applicability of mathematical research. Problems with teaching mathematics are then noted, followed by "causes for celebration." (MNS)

The research on identifying and educating gifted youth supports the use of multiple identification measures, accelerated instruction, and ability grouping. (Author/TE)