A researcher on the history of the American Library Association (ALA) describes problems encountered on his project, important trends in ALA, weaknesses and benefits of ALA, and needs in the area of historical research. Some of the problems cited are the inadequacy of organization and housing of the ALA archives, the unevenness of the archival…

This document provides a framework for the creation of specific research objectives, projects, and programs of special interest to the postsecondary educational community and appropriate for the National Institute of Education. The staff of private foundations, educational and scholarly associations, student representatives, the federal…

This report reviews research which characterizes the motor skill capacity of older persons, 50 years of age and beyond. Research dealing with sensory-motor systems, memory, and practice factors receives major attention. Suggestions for future research include the following: (a) social psychological parameters which contribute to motor learning and…

The research which is most helpful for early childhood education includes findings in learning, developmental psychology, and early childhood program evaluations; the lack of replication of studies makes interpretation difficult. Reassessment of the importance of the early years and present educational goals indicates that increasing emphasis…

The author's primary objective is to present a conceptual model of individualization to (a) provide a common parlance applicable to various perceptions of individualization, (b) provide a model which can be empirically validated and subsequently utilized to measure, evaluate, and generate further research in the area of individualization, and (c)…

This speech explores, in part, the literature concerning single parent families and the results of some of the research on such families. It suggests some possible implications for social planning and policy in response to the existence of these families. The single parent system, represented in the person of the single parent mother has many of…

Presented are the findings of the Committee on Scientific and Technical Communication of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Engineering after a three-year survey of scientific and technical communication activities in the United States and abroad. There are eleven recommendations concerned with planning, co-ordination and…

A statement of problems in the field of organizational development, this report reviews aspects of change practice along with major theoretical implications, and formulates a series of researchable questions. It also covers the potential relevance of certain parts of clinical practice and learning theory, including some elements of sensitivity…

This report is the first of three volumes with the main function of recommending an overall plan for an adequate national oceanographic program that will meet the present and future national needs. The volume is divided into four sections. The first attempts to clarify the present state of basic marine science and its relationship to the needs of…

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,…

The text is a result of a telephone interview survey conducted by the CEC-ERIC Information Center in which 57 selected leaders in the field of special education were asked to identify current and significant trends, activities, products, issues, and individuals. In summarizing and interpreting responses to the interview questions, articles examine…

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…

In an attempt to secure a better understanding of why some males withdraw or refrain from entering the nation's labor force, 99 volunteers were interviewed to: (1) identify by name and address, men who are not in the labor force but who, under some circumstances, would want to work, and (2) develop techniques for identifying economic, social, and…

The performance criteria which are enumerated and briefly discussed in this booklet represent an attempt by foreign language teachers trained in the Stanford Teacher Education Program "to describe the essential features of the performance of the good and experienced language teacher." They are intended to be of use as a series of tentative…

The implications of delineating and determining the sequence of programming decisions are shown in the selection of building committee membership. The role relationships of client and architect are discussed in terms of decision-making function. Decision tables are described as aids in problem analysis. Other topics include information and…