This directory provides information about 27 institutions and organizations that offer in-service training and research and professional services in relation to educational planning and administration in 13 Asian and Pacific basin countries. The directory's objective is to generate and strengthen regional, inter-country, and inter-institutional…

This essay considers several areas of research in computer technology for education in North America and the implications of these areas of focus for the implementation of educational computer technologies in developing nations. The five areas of focus are: (1) curriculum integration, or the general rationale for using computer technology in…

An overview is provided in this discussion of major developments in preschool education in the United Kingdom from 1973 to 1983. The first section offers general observations and covers major trends: rapid social change, the low priority accorded to preschooling, diversity as a key feature of early childhood education, children with special needs,…

On May 18, 1983 a conference was held at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) to discuss the status of work on cost analysis studies in education at the state and local level. NWREL, local and state education agencies in Oregon and Washington, and two Portland area universities were represented at the conference. Jana Kay Smith…

A series of meetings was held to assess future problems in United States high technology, particularly in the fields of robotics, computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications. This report, which focuses on the computer industry, includes a profile of this industry and the papers presented by industry speakers during the meetings. The profile…

This discussion traces the legislative, fiscal, and programmatic history of Project Follow Through and analyzes the many problems and controversies that have surrounded it. It is argued that problems have been largely a result of the attempt to combine research and development (R & D) and social action service programs. Lessons learned as a…

Informal research and development (R & D) is defined as any small-scale, decentralized agricultural or extension education program that involves the population of learners in the process of planning, implementation, and evaluation of a learning process. It involves simple experimentation with potential solutions to common problems. The presence of…

Initial difficulties in the process of teaching 6 first-grade teachers to use reciprocal teaching in their classes, and the disappointing outcomes of the instruction, led researchers to several conclusions. Researchers realized that the beliefs teachers held about the nature of knowledge and the process of knowledge acquisition had a powerful role…

This bibliography contains selected references to worldwide publications dealing with suicide or attempted suicide in adolescents. It consists of references to journal articles, books, dissertations, conference papers, letters, and editorials. The citations were extracted through searches of the literature of various disciplines (medicine,…

This document reports the proceedings of a research forum on vocational training. Following an introduction that outlines the course of the meetings, the following 13 papers are included in the proceedings: "Report by the National Employment Office (ONEM)" (Belgium); "Training Research and Development" (National Manpower…

This collection contains abstracts of completed research projects in agricultural education from September 1, 1985 to August 31, 1986. Abstracts on a wide variety of subjects have been included. Some of the topics are as follows: advisory councils, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, communication, computers, curriculum, educational needs,…

Noting that Korean mass media began to appear about a century ago, this paper gives a brief history of major Korean academic institutions that contributed to early communication studies. It also introduces exemplary studies done in 13 fields to aid in understanding state-of-the-art paradigms of communications research in the Republic of Korea…

The purpose of the Emporia State University (Kansas) Center for Educational Research and Service is to provide research and staff development services to Kansas public schools. The Center was begun in 1982 to provide these services and to stimulate College of Education faculty to conduct research. Since 1984, the Center has expanded its mission.…

Provided in these hearings on science in the political process are the testimony and prepared statements of: Thomas L. Haskell; Robert L. Sproull; John R. Silber; Robert M. Rosenzweig; and Daniel J. Kevles. Also included are questions asked of these individuals as well as their answers, and, when applicable, supporting documentation. Among the…

Based on reports from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory and on interviews with directors of seven other regional educational research laboratories, this report summarizes critical elements that have enabled the laboratories to sustain a viable set of research and development activities. A brief review is presented of: (1) the purpose…