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Jacobs, James N.; Felix, Joseph L. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1979
The reorganization of the administrative structure and functions of the Cincinnati Public School System is described in relation to the system's research and development functions. Organizational changes and their results are discussed. (MH)
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrative Organization, Change Strategies, Educational Improvement
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Kormondy, Edward J. – Science Education, 1979
Describes the contributions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the development of college faculty in 1958, 1968, and 1978. The described activities are NSF institutes, faculty research participation, and fellowship programs. (HM)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Programs, Educational Development, Federal Programs
Latapi, Pablo – Prospects, 1990
Identifies socioeducational research problems in Latin America, relating them to colonialism's legacy. Contends confusion over development goals impairs setting research priorities; reliance on Western research paradigms impedes developing indigenous models; and, for research to have impact on education, decision makers must have more access to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Development
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Hooper, Richard – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1990
This discussion of educational technology and the role of computers is based on the author's experiences with the United Kingdom's National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning (NDPCAL). Highlights include curriculum development; teachers' roles; research and development; evaluation; control group experiments; instructional…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Control Groups, Curriculum Development
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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1990
Describes activities of the Educational Technology Center at Harvard University, which focus on the use of computers and other technology to improve K-12 instruction in science, mathematics, and computing. Topics discussed include curriculum development; students' prior conceptions; the construction of scientific knowledge; the use of software;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Curriculum Development
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Higgins, Eleanor L.; Zvi, Jennifer C. – Annals of Dyslexia, 1995
This paper describes a support services program for students with learning disabilities at California State University (Northridge) that utilized clinical and controlled research for prescription of services and compensatory strategies, including assistive technology, and preparation of a written composition curriculum emphasizing use of assistive…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Students, Computer Uses in Education
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Kinnick, Mary K.; Ricks, Mary F. – Research in Higher Education, 1993
One university's approach to institutional research to improve student retention is described. The urban, public institution has a large population of nontraditional students. A task force identified barriers to student success, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Techniques for involvement of all constituencies and turning research…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Faculty
Bishop, Ann P. – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Discusses the role of electronic networks in engineering work; reviews selected literature on engineering work, knowledge, and communication; describes current uses of electronic networks; and presents results from a study of the use of networks by engineers in the aerospace industry, including their perceptions of networks. (67 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
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Andress, Barbara – Young Children, 1991
Reviews a study of preschool children's movement responses to music in a natural learning setting. Describes ways in which the findings of the study can be used for the development of a music curriculum that provides a developmentally and individually appropriate program. (BB)
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Movement Education, Music Activities, Music Education
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Funk, Gary D.; Funk, Hal D. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
Research and theory on teaching the writing process is not being widely implemented in public school classrooms. Changes such as a greater emphasis on process in college composition classes and language arts methodology courses as well as careful selection of supervising teachers, inservice programs, and revamping of writing evaluation are needed.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperating Teachers, Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education
Mal'kova, Z. A.; And Others – Soviet Education, 1990
Proposes new directions in educational research in the Soviet Union. Assigns priority to pedagogical research tasks. Premises discussion on a growing recognition of the need to promote individual creative development at all educational levels. Advocates extensive experimentation at laboratory schools and cooperation among branches of pedagogical…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimental Schools
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Johnson, Cecile LeBlanc – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Encourages music teachers to discover ways to apply research findings in their classrooms. Considers how teachers' attitudes, approaches, and applications affect research utilization. Provides a sample music listening lesson on themes and variations by applying research findings extracted from "What Works: Instructional Strategies for Music…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 5
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Gersten, Russell; Brengelman, Susan Unok – Remedial and Special Education, 1996
Procedures and strategies that consistently lead to teachers' sustained use of innovative research-based practices are characterized by the provision of both behavioral and technical support and opportunities for teachers to explore the conceptual aspects underlying the research. A case study illustrating these components suggests reasons for…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Classroom Techniques, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Dill, David D. – Higher Education, 1995
A survey of 289 university technology transfer units investigated their organization, management, and perceived performance effectiveness. Unit types studied included licensing and patent offices, small business development centers, research and technology centers, business facility incubators, and entrepreneurial investment/endowment offices.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Endowment Funds, Entrepreneurship
Ziegler, Suzanne – Education Canada, 1998
International early childhood research provides hard evidence of the value of preschool for disadvantaged children and for all children. Despite high cost-effectiveness and numerous educational and social benefits of preschool education, most North American governments have been resistant to paying for universal programs. (SAS)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cost Effectiveness, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Benefits
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