Various information systems, indexes, and abstract journals have been developed which are useful to agricultural educators who are conducting research projects. Over forty states have established Research Coordination Units (RCU'S) for vocational-technical education. (Author)

FIFTY-FOUR PARTICIPANTS FROM NINE STATES ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS REGIONAL RESEARCH, METHODOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND NEW AREAS OF RESEARCH. TEXTS OF MAJOR SPEECHES GIVEN AT THE CONFERENCE ARE INCLUDED--"RESEARCH IN EDUCATION" BY W. K. BEGGS, "THE CHALLENGE TO SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE," BY HOWARD W. OTTOSON, "RESEARCH…

PROJECTS FOR TRAINING PERSONS FOR WAGE EARNING OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING HOME ECONOMICS COMPETENCIES WERE CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN DIRECTION AND GUIDELINES FOR SIMILAR CLASSES IN MISSISSIPPI. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES WERE TO--(1) EXPLORE VARIOUS PROCEDURES FOR ORGANIZING CLASSES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, (2) SECURE INFORMATION ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, (3)…

RESEARCH STUDIES AND ARTICLES WERE SCANNED TO SELECT INFORMATION WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. THE ANNOTATIONS CONVEY THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE STUDIES, MAJOR FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS. THEY ARE DIVIDED INTO FOUR MAJOR GROUPINGS--(1) EXPERIMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, (2) STUDIES CONCERNING THE STUDENT, (3) STUDIES…

This annual report presents an overview and brief descriptions of the activities of the Pennsylvania Research Coordinating Unit for fiscal year 1972. The narrative section touches on the research and exemplary projects monitored, conferences held, career education projects, and other concerns. The appendix contains an annotated listing of all…

The report of the Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education located in the State Department of Education describes activities relating to the following objectives: (1) locating and disseminating research findings, (2) sponsoring in-service training on research methods and design, (3) acting as a liaison between agencies and organizations…

The final report of the North Carolina Research Coordinating Unit in Occupational Education defines the major purposes of the Unit as: (1) stimulating research in occupational education, (2) identifying problems for research, (3) making data available to researchers, policy makers, and practitioners on occupational education from national, state,…

Occupational research and development goals concern: (1) stimulating occupational research and development activities, (2) developing coordination for a state system of occupational research and development, (3) maintaining information of research findings and needs, (4) increasing producer and consumer competence of state personnel, and (5)…

This final report of the Florida Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) for Vocational Education covers a period from December 1, 1966 to August 31, 1969. The RCU was established to coordinate, encourage, and assist in the preparation of studies needed to improve vocational education in Florida, and to disseminate the results. This report includes a…

This report, covering the period from June 28, 1966 to August 31, 1969, presents the goals of the Research Coordinating Unit (RCU), nine projects in which the RCU was involved, conferences and presentations by RCU personnel, a report of staffing patterns, and conclusions and recommendations. The greatest effort was directed toward the development…

This report described the development and organization of the Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) in July 1966 which was designed to unite all research efforts and resources to support a continuing vocational education program in Tennessee. Financial support was provided by the Bureau of Research of the United States Office of Education, the…

The Center for Educational Studies is a cooperative research center jointly funded and governed by the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Western Michigan University. It developed out of the need for more sustained longitudinal research oriented toward practical teaching applications. Current research being carried out includes studies on sex…

In Britain university funding comes through Government research councils and the non-government University Grants Committee "block grants" used for a combination of research and instruction determined by each university. The author proposes a systems approach in which change is obtained at institutional level by rearranging the binding…

The study was a descriptive field survey conducted to evaluate the services provided by the Division of Research Evaluation and Data Processing (REDP). An analysis was made to determine whether the information was used by the consumer for the same purposes for which the producers intended. An investigation was conducted to determine if a service…

The proper preparation of test materials for free scoring is described. An application form for receiving free scoring and ordering forms for the materials required for participation in the mandated testing program in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 are included. Designed by the Kentucky Department of Education's Office of Research and Planning, the…