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Download full textPowell, J. P., Ed. – 1984
Seven articles on higher education and research and development in Australia are presented, along with 12 review articles. "Research into Postgraduate Education" (Ernest Rudd) reviews such topics as admission criteria, student characteristics, form and quality of instruction, and the employment market. "Postgraduate Education…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Foreign Countries, General Education, Graduate Study
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1985
This guide provides student activities to be used in teaching mastery of the essential skills in library research and reference required at each grade level from K to 12 in the Kentucky schools, pursuant to 1984 state legislation. Listed under each skill for ease of correlation, the various activities include board games, group competitions,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Engeldinger, Eugene A., Comp.; Stevens, Barbara R., Comp. – 1983
A general list of suggestions for effective library instruction and library instruction projects in a variety of disciplines are presented in this guide. Developed in a faculty and academic staff development seminar, the Library within the Curriculum Project, these projects illustrate diverse aproaches to library instruction with the common goal…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Thompson, Chalmer E.; Sedlacek, William E. – 1988
The relative contributions of a research assistantship experience to graduate training programs in counseling psychology and student personnel were evaluated. The following areas were assessed: (1) the extent to which research competencies are enhanced among former research assistants; (2) the extent to which attitudes toward research are enhanced…
Descriptors: Assistantships, Counseling, Graduate Students, Guidance Centers
Park, Betsy – 1986
Based on the assumption that librarians can benefit from a better knowledge and understanding of information needs and behavior, this paper presents a review of the literature on information needs and information seeking behavior from 1971 to 1986, a report on a survey of 100 graduate students enrolled in a course on educational research at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Chow, Cheryl; And Others – 1987
Designed to assist educators in teaching information skills in a systematic way by integrating them into the kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum, this guide is intended to be shared by teachers and library media specialists. A reflection of recent study of the information searching and application process, the guide is not bound to any…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Information Retrieval
Wheeler, Helen Rippier – 1986
The University of California (UC) system campuses provide various bibliographic instruction courses in behalf of undergraduates' needs. At the University of California, Berkeley, a new experimental course was offered by the library in the fall quarter 1968: "Bibliography 1-X: How to Use the University of California Library" (Bib 1). From…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Higher Education
Rebhorn, Marlette – 1987
This project seeks to bring an immediacy and interest to historical events through the use of Hollywood feature films. Some of the films used to promote interest in history are "Inherit the Wind,""All the President's Men,""The Birth of a Nation," and "Reds." Films used in the class should be available on videocassettes because they are less…
Descriptors: Film Criticism, Films, Higher Education, History Instruction
Ilomo, C. S. – 1977
In this essay, the major issues involved in the recruitment and selection of qualified faculty for library schools in developing countries are considered, with frequent references to faculty recruitment practices and policies which have proven effective in developed countries such as the United States and Great Britain. The topics addressed…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Qualifications, Evaluation Criteria
Zusman, Ami – 1985
Impacts of conflicting academic and professional pressures on graduate schools of education in research universities are examined, along with reforms to reduce these conflicts. Information was obtained from reports and interviews at graduate schools of education, including the University of California at Berkeley, George Peabody College for…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Doctoral Degrees, Education Majors, Educational Change
Peer reviewedTing, Y. L. Teresa – TESL-EJ, 2005
As teachers are probably the most invaluable source of field-based informants regarding (in)effective classroom practices, teacher-training should equip teachers with tools for classroom-based teacher-led research. More importantly, these tools should sustain trainees' research-eagerness as well as autonomous professional development beyond…
Descriptors: Teacher Researchers, Teacher Empowerment, Trainees, Biochemistry
Shiffler, Nancy L.; And Others – 1978
The Formative Evaluation and Heuristic Research (FEHR) Practicum, a computer-simulated educational research and evaluation experience, was assessed as a means of improving participants' knowledge and skill in traditional research. Trainee activities include the preparation of preliminary surveys, evaluation proposals, budgets, computer commands,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Educational Research
FARQUHAR, ROBIN H. – 1967
THIS PAPER ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE AN AWARENESS BASE CONCERNING THE KINDS OF PROGRAMS WHICH UTILIZE HUMANITIES CONTENT IN PREPARING ADMINISTRATORS. A SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE KINDS OF RATIONALES COMMONLY USED TO SUPPORT THE USE OF HUMANITIES CONTENT IN TRAINING ADMINISTRATORS FOCUSES UPON (1) GENERAL LIBERALIZATION, (2) VALUES AND PURPOSE-DEFINING…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Creativity, Curriculum Enrichment
Owenby, Ermine M.; Thomas, Hollie B. – 1978
A 56-item rating scale of research and evaluation competencies for vocational educators was developed. Four skill categories were included: (1) reviewing and analyzing completed research; (2) conducting research; (3) conducting evaluation; and (4) managing research and evaluation activities. Respondents were asked to rate each of the items,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Researchers, Evaluation Needs, Evaluators
Owings, Thomas G. – 1979
Attitude and opinion research requires considerable planning, careful design of survey procedures and sampling techniques, and practical ways of collecting, analyzing, and reporting results. The following suggestions are based on the extensive public opinion research conducted by the University of Alabama. (1) Decide what specific problem is to be…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Guidelines, Institutional Research
