Background and purpose: Relatively little research has been conducted on methodology within Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). CHAT is mainly used as a framework for developmental processes. The purpose of this article is to discuss both focuses for research and research questions within CHAT and to outline methodologies that can be used…

Article investigated an experimental programme at Boston University, involving the exploration of existing problems in the health field by small, interdisciplinary groups of graduate and professional students. (Author/RK)

Article investigated attempts to compare the effectiveness for learning of note-taking and other procedures and, as well, considered studies that have measured the precise outcomes of the activities involved in note-taking, and in subsequently making use of the notes. (Author/RK)

The purpose of teachers, teaching, and the curriculum in schools is to promote learning. Attempts to clarify teacher effectiveness in relation to pupil learning are explored. (Author/RK)

Suggests that peer groups are a very important component of normal and successful classrooms. They matter to the educational system because they matter to children. The attitudes that children hold about their schools and about work are affected by their peer group relationships, which in turn affect the whole organization of the class. (Author/RK)

The relative effectiveness of two methods of instruction, orally-presented lessons and a written version of those lessons, was investigated using a post-test, an attitude scale, and time taken for instruction as criteria. (Author/RK)

It is maintained that the distinction between "phonics" and "look and say" methods of teaching is irrelevant for learning to read, and it is suggested that there is a specific sequence of steps which are essential if children are to learn to read an alphabetic script. (Author/RK)

Reports research on game playing and the learning associated with it which had three purposes: to contribute knowledge to develop a theory of learning in games; to provide useful information about the effectiveness of games for game designers, teachers, and curriculum specialists; to develop a set of research instruments. (JM)