AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS, ISSUES, FUNCTIONS, QUESTIONS, AND KINDS OF RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY ACTIVE COUNSELORS IN THE FIELD OF PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DEVELOPED FROM ISSUES CONSIDERED TO BE OF IMPORTANCE TO THE PUPIL PERSONNEL PROFESSION AND MAILED TO A RANDOM SAMPLE OF 500 MEMBERS SELECTED FROM A ROSTER OF…

Employing concepts of formal symbolic logic, the philosophy of science, computer technology, and the work of Hans Zetterberg, a format is suggested for synthesizing and increasing use of the rapidly expanding knowledge of the social sciences. Steps in the process include formulating basic propositions, utilizing computers to establish sets, and…

This discussion deals with a new role for the public school instructional supervisor. This new role has generally been referred to as that of a disseminator of research results. In actuality, it would go beyond the role of an informal/formal disseminator. The requirements for skills in research/evaluation methodology are apparent, as is the…

To incorporate ideas from the sociology of science into the policy-making activities of the American Educational Research Association, a colloquium was held consisting of AERA planning committee members, executive officers, council members, and scholars from the sociology of science. This colloquium was specifically designed to help the planning…

This report provides a framework for understanding the processes of innovation, dissemination, and knowledge utilization (D&U) and it reviews the relevant literature in education and other fields of practice within this framework. D&U is viewed as a transfer of messages by various media between resource systems and users. Major sections analyze…

The objective of this project was to increase the quantity and quality of research and available information on the education of disadvantaged youth, through conferences and seminars, consultation services, and the development of the Information Retrieval Center on the Disadvantaged (later ERIC-IRCD). Proceedings of conferences in the following…

The results of a major study on the topic of evaluation and decision making which was conducted at the Center for the Study of Evaluation are presented. The purpose of this paper is to explain what we know about independent educational accomplishment audits and the manner in which they have been carried out. As part of the larger study cited…

Researchers neither are now, nor can they become the sole arbiters of educational change. In order for National Institute of Education (NIE) to effect change, there must be a true dialogue. In other words, the research users, parents, students, teachers, and school officials must have a chance to give NIE their ideas. While the author believes…

Arguments are presented suggesting that single-subject research designs can form a basis for establishing a working relationship between researchers and clinicians in the field of learning disabilities. (Author/PHR)

Discusses the context of a regional education service agency and presents a brief summary of the more visible of the needs of local clients from the perspective of the practitioner in the regional agency. (VT)

Suggests that as the social science knowledge requirements of real situations are met, the theoretical knowledge has been found to be less useful for such purposes than most social scientists believed it would be. (Author/AM)

Suggests that the results of research and the practice of teaching are related in many more ways than as a dialogue between a psychologist and a teacher. (Author)

The enthusiastic acceptance of Madeline Hunter's ideas is worrisome, according to Slavin, because of the large-scale, mandated implementation of a stripped-down formula version of her principles. Hunter defends her work and argues that teachers should be free to use their own creativity. (MT)

Presents a theoretical framework of institutional choice and argues that the theory predicts and clarifies significant issues in educational policy. (RB)

This paper explores the channels by which research data make their way into public discussion, policy, and practice. The thesis is that scientific knowledge tends to concentrate with the already knowledgeable, and a way to hasten the diffusion process is needed. (MT)