Presents 17 research paradigms students might employ for doctoral dissertations on instructional design, makes suggestions for students evaluating the literature and developing a conceptual framework for research, and summarizes dissertations developed by University of Florida doctoral students, classifying them into three research paradigms which…

Review of reports and surveys on existing and developing network organizations covers scope and literature sources; networks (structure and governance, management, national, state multi-type, and single-type network surveys and studies); bibliographic utilities (comparisons, characteristics and functions, linking utilities, automated catalog);…

Argues that only through understanding and improving the textbook adoption process can those interested in improving education influence the quality of textbooks printed and used. Presents some observations about the adoption process, makes recommendations for research, and suggests actions to take while waiting for research findings to come in.…

An experimental adult studies curriculum for adult students at Empire State is analyzed in terms of trends in adult participation in higher education and of four theoretical perspectives: life cycle theory, ego development, moral development, and adult learning style. (MSE)

Explains objectives of research on development of an online public access catalog using a proprietary microcomputer network being conducted by the Polytechnic of Central London; examines background of existing local area library networks, problems of network system design, and advantages of distributed processing; and summarizes research…

As increasing numbers of adults approach postsecondary education, the financial aid community must research specific issues: adult student costs, resources, aid received and aid denied, perceptions of aid offices and services, information needs, expense budgeting, aid packaging, office staffing, and publications needed. (MSE)

The concept of health promotion as an intervention modality is proposed in this article. Three levels of analysis for conceptualizing school health promotion programs involve the school environment, student personality characteristics, and student behavior. A final area for research is the relationship between the school and the extra-school…

A broad-based research strategy is proposed which includes analyses of values, needs, expectations, essential skills, the role of significant others, and locus of control patterns of Alaska natives and which provides for the development of systematic research strategies addressing their success and attrition. (BS)

National Science Teachers Association Research Committee surveyed high school teachers on their research interests and what they consider as research priorities. Results (based on 370 questionnaires returned out of 600 mailed--a 62 percent response rate) are reported and discussed. Lowest ranked interests include sex differences related to…

Explains why George Henry's essay left the author with a sense of guilt, impatience, and a regret that so little has been done to prepare teachers as supervisors. (HOD)

Focusing on one teacher's categorization of students'"searching" behavior, describes a case study drawn from ethnographic investigations of classrooms in France and offers a model of the interpretative process. (RH)

College-level visual arts students and instructors with matched cognitive styles were found to have a more positive interaction than students and instructors with mismatched cognitive styles. There is a need for further investigation of cognitive styles of university visual arts students. (Author/RM)

The previous articles in this journal on social skills are examined for their implications for training and practice of school psychology. The author concludes that recent developments from studies of social competence and social skills provide increased opportunities for school psychologists to make progress in general areas. (Author/EGS)

Reviews existing research regarding the role of the department head and the function of the department within the school structure. Conceptualizes the head's role as one of providing leadership aimed at developing and implementing practices and policies intended to make the department's instructional program more effective. Offers guidelines for…

Presents data on the growth of crime and violence in the United States and focuses particular attention on the victim and the experience of victimization. Calls for more research into problems that crime victims face and for more mental health services for this group. (GC)