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Peer reviewedDillin, J. T. – Review of Educational Research, 1984
A dozen schemes proposing to classify research questions are surveyed, analyzed, and applied to the understanding and practice of inquiry. The extent to which these schemes account for questions found in educational journals is estimated. Principles and issues are identified to stimulate work on the classification of research questions. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Classification, Criteria, Educational Research, Research Design
Peer reviewedZwier, Gerald; Vaughan, Graham M. – Review of Educational Research, 1984
The literature on school vandalism is reviewed, emphasizing strategies found successful in reducing school vandalism. It is interpreted in terms of three ideological orientations: conservative, liberal, and radical. Action research approach, which continually assesses strategy effects on a specific school system, is recommended for future…
Descriptors: Action Research, Criteria, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimenter Characteristics
Peer reviewedChavez, Rudolfo Chavez – Review of Educational Research, 1984
This paper reviews the impact high-inference measures had on studying classroom climates in research from the late 20s through early 60s. Several high-inference measures developed in the last 30 years are discussed. Pertinent classroom climate literature, incorporating specific high-inference measures, is also reviewed. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Educational History
Peer reviewedByrne, Barbara M. – Review of Educational Research, 1984
Research focusing on the construct validation of self-concept (SC) within an educational framework is reviewed. Studies are categorized as within-network research and between-network research and further classified by methodological procedures. Although relationships among self-concept facets and academic achievement have been found, an overall SC…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHolmes, C. Thomas; Matthews, Kenneth M. – Review of Educational Research, 1984
Data from 44 studies were mathematically integrated to determine the effect of grade-level retention on elementary and/or junior high school pupils. Grand means and effect sizes of dependent variable measures, including academic achievement and personal adjustment, were calculated. Outcomes for promoted pupils were more positive than for retained…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Grade Repetition, Meta Analysis
Peer reviewedVeenman, Simon – Review of Educational Research, 1984
Studies from different countries on perceived problems of beginning teachers are reviewed. Issues discussed include: reality shock; behavior and attitude change; situational and individual differences; principals' views; job satisfaction; teacher education; and inservice support. Three frameworks of teacher development are presented which provide…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Career Development, Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education
