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Peer reviewedDilworth-Anderson, Peggye; And Others – Family Relations, 1993
Contends that values and assumptions of family researchers affect their approaches to understanding families and that examination of one's values may be necessary prerequisite for study of culturally diverse families. Sees examination possibly leading to understanding limitations of existing models which are based on cultural values and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Family (Sociological Unit), Models
Kelley, Kimberly Banks – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Explores the changing role of the library and the importance of developing a strategic technology policy. An approach to technology that includes a review of the technology base, continuing education, improved hiring practices, innovative organizational design, and greater involvement of libraries in research and development is recommended. (six…
Descriptors: Change, Continuing Education, Information Technology, Library Administration
Download full textGerber, Michael M. – 1990
This paper recommends a research and action agenda for the federal Office of Special Education Programs in examining instructional technology for individuals with disabilities, particularly as those activities relate to "system" change. Staff development programs and curriculum reform are stressed as concrete components of system change.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Edgar, Eugene; Vadasy, Patricia F. – 1990
This paper proposes system supports to improve the post-school status of mildly disabled special education students and recommends that such supports be a focus of research supported by the federal Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Each service is discussed in terms of its rationale, possible content, process measures,…
Descriptors: Counseling, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Evaluation Methods
Rieth, Herbert – 1990
This paper identifies curriculum and instructional issues in secondary school programs for students with mild disabilities, describes some promising lines of ongoing research, and recommends long and short term research, development, and demonstration activities for support by the federal Office of Special Education Programs. The first section…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Okolo, Cynthia M. – 1990
This paper proposes four scenarios to guide future research investments by the federal Office of Special Education Programs in classroom uses of instructional technology for learners with disabilities. Sets of research and development activities to promote effective use of technology are proposed for: (1) reading instruction; (2) writing…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Disabilities, Educational Technology
