The growing interest in the higher education sector in publishing pedagogical research has led to a focus on professional development for staff who wish to engage in this endeavour. This paper describes and evaluates a specific programme designed to help university staff to prepare and submit a high-quality paper to a peer-reviewed journal.…

Describes the development of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) since its establishment in 1915, including growth in membership; influences of Federal support and policy on AERA activities; effects of changes in the Association on AERA annual meetings; and current characteristics of and future prospects for AERA. (Author/MJL)

R. Zubir and M. Pope (1984) and K. Howe (1985, 1988) have argued against the "tyranny of methodological dogma" and that the division between quantitative psychometric and qualitative phenomenological and anthropological traditions is unnecessary. The postmodern self-consciousness of educational research has resulted in the realization that there…

Describes efforts undertaken as part of a large scale research project to engage schools and school personnel to participate as research subjects. Identifies planning, staffing, access, formalization, maintenance of participation, and dissemination of research findings to the participating organization or individuals as critical concerns for site…

Describes administrative changes at the National Institute of Education (NIE) over the last four years and relates these to NIE's recent revision of its peer review system. Briefly describes changes in peer review and asserts that the new system provides researchers great opportunity for participation in maintaining quality research. (KH)

The recent foundation of a 'Young Children's Perspectives' special interest group in the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) reflects a general move in social research towards the respectful and inclusive involvement of children in the research process. However, established education research guidelines often provide…

Discusses the advantages for teachers in collaborating with educational researchers. Asserts that such participation reduces teacher isolation and makes the job of teaching more stimulating. Focuses on successful, ongoing projects in New York, Michigan, and California, and offers ideas for joining the teacher-as-researcher movement. (KH)

The scarcity of past research on Black higher education by Black researchers is discussed and compared with present investigations. Five current major studies are outlined and a list of suggested areas for future investigation is included. (JMF)

Explores the dilemmas of conducting research in a setting where one is employed. Uses concept of reciprocity to describe how trusting relationships with participants were built during a study of an off-campus doctoral program for school administrators. Presents strategies that emphasize affiliation with students. (Author/KH)

One of the ways in which the National Institute of Education (NIE) seeks to increase opportunities for women and minorities in the field of educational research is through the sponsorship of internships or mentorships at the college/university level. This practice was begun in response to a number of studies that showed the correlation between…

Discusses problems of researchers conducting studies in situations where they are also employed. Focuses on role-switching as a practical research tactic and describes related experiences of the author (a researcher and college and administrator) with Black students at the University of Pennsylvania. (KH)

Presents excerpts from a symposium in Charlottesville (VA) at which researchers, policymakers, and journalists discussed educational issues and the relationship of research to reform. Discusses issues concerning communication problems between groups and why it is important to keep talking with each other. Explores ways of improving the…

Describes evaluation experiences in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, School District. Suggests that use of evaluation results can be maximized through a systems approach that involves developing and monitoring different performance indicators, and tailoring educational practice by focusing corrective action on areas where performance is found to be…

Contract research has increased because of: agencies' time limits; governmental agencies' skepticism about academics' practicality; and a power struggle between government and universities for control of the information production business. Implications of the increase in contract research are discussed and recommendations are made. (MH)

Explores reasons for the tenuous relationship between educational research and educational practice. Suggests changes in research and policy to bring educational research directly to bear on educational problems. The major problem is that researchers are searching for variables that relate to improved outcomes, whereas educational innovators are…