In order to resolve ethnic minority issues in psychology, more minority group perspectives must be included and diverse solutions and approaches must be sought. The implementation of proposed directions for research, theory, and practice, however, require increased political power and influence. (Author/GC)

Examines how 1980 Census data can be used in: (1) estimating Hispanic Americans' health care needs; (2) identifying Hispanic subgroups with special health care problems; and (3) designing other local social surveys of Hispanics. Discusses problems in using census data for Hispanic health services research, and explores strategies for dealing with…

Comparative educational research and cross-national studies are described. The author suggests that such internationalism should not be the intent of university research. Rather, research universities should try to confine themselves to studying fundamental educational problems. (KC)

The absence of references to educational research in "Philosophy and Education: Eightieth Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education" is seen as evidence that educational researchers and educational philosophers are isolated from one another. A rapprochement between the two fields is recommended. (PP)

Examines questions and issues that should be included in the study of immigrant and ethnic group socioeconomic progress. Discusses assimilation, opportunity structures, and institutional responses to minorities and immigrants. (Author/GC)

Institutional commitment, financial resources, and technical skills are essential components in meaningful, proactive marketing research. Some recently developed approaches and efforts illustrate the possibilities of such research. (MSE)

It is argued that: (1) the language of teaching-effectiveness and teacher-competency research is promoting subtly a technical and political ideology; and (2) the efforts of this research activity serve to perpetuate a set of myths about the teaching experience. An alternative focus on the "unique person who teaches" is suggested for…

Recent literature reviews have emphasized the weakness and inconsistency of research on school desegregation outcomes. If social science is to have more influence on school desegregation policy, future research will need to work from comprehensive causal models that incorporate the conditions under which desegregation occurs. (Author/LC)

Hypothesizes that the growing body of empirical data concerning attribution theory offers insight into the administrative process. To stimulate research to test this hypothesis, presents previous relevant research and a theory entitled Administrative Attribution Theory. Research questions applying the theory to educational administration are…

Examines the design, problems, and applications of a research model in which teachers and researchers combine their efforts toward educational improvement. (RL)

Research on teaching has contributed few generalizations to guide teachers either directly or indirectly through its influence on the content of teacher education programs. Research involving practicing teachers, teacher trainees, and educational researchers working together on projects articulated with professional courses promises more than…

Suggests priorities for research involved in student interactive modes of learning such as computer explorations, games and simulations, and practicum experiences. Priorities are evaluation, costs, and the degree to which students are able to transcend the immediate experience. (KC)

Both congress and the President are under heavy pressure to cut the Federal budget for science and research. Between the reductions in the present year and the next, science programs will lose $1.4 billion for R & D and $210 million in basic research if the proposed budget is approved. (Author/RE)

Reviews literature concerning questions confronting Third World countries in deciding to launch domestic programs of research and development. Concludes that the adoption of a domestic science and technology policy is not only an economic decision but also a highly political one involving the strategy of national development. (Author/KC)

Examines and criticizes theories and arguments in contemporary sociology of education and points out limitations in these theories. Topics discussed include the Labour Party's contributions to educational policy, education and democratic socialism, and political education in the curriculum. For journal availability, see SO 507 999. (Author/DB)