Common and varying elements of different approaches to curriculum development are identified to highlight the need for comparative analysis of efficiencies. (GW)

Reviews the research literature on critical thinking, touching on the nature of and need for critical thinking and ensuing action, relevant findings of psychological research, the context of thought, issues in test construction, the diagnosis of thinking problems, and the need for research into the teaching of critical thinking. (PGD)

Article shows the difference between educational research techniques and problem-solving practitioners, and explores the base out of which these differences in orientation grow. (Author/ML)

Research in education has as its objectives the development of theory, critical analysis of hypothetical propositions, the search for truth, the discovery of new knowledge, and the solving of theoretical and practical problems. (Author)

Research shows that from the beginning students should be taught through their perceptual strengths; students can identify their preferences accurately; and younger children learn better through visual experiences than auditory experiences, and best through tactile-kinesthetic experiences. (Author)

Ruth Wade replies to an article written by Georgea Sparks in the same issue of "Educational Leadership" (EA 518 309) as a response to Wade's meta-analysis of inservice teacher education also appearing in this issue (EA 518 308). A closer look at the major findings is needed. (DCS)

A summary of what is known today about moral education and a suggested agenda for the future. (MLF)

Although school-based management takes many forms, its essence is school level autonomy plus participatory decision-making. This article discusses implications for budget, staffing, curriculum, and beyond. The key is substituting participation for authority. A sidebar presents research highlights. Includes 26 references. (MLH)

Homework probably involves the complex interaction of more influences than any other instructional device. Because of differing home environments, homework fails as the great equalizer. Homework's value is also influenced by student characteristics, subject matter, and especially grade level. Guidelines and recommendations are provided. Includes…

A clear concept of the nature of curricular research is deemed essential to effective scholarship and rational decisions about research goals. (GW)

Shifting from an overly technical, simplistic view of teaching in the 1980s, supervision and staff development experts are gradually recognizing that teaching is a complex, situation-specific, and dilemma-ridden endeavor. Researchers are now exploring three elements of reflection (cognition, critical thinking, and narrative inquiry) undertaken by…

The author argues that a single major model of curriculum development dominates educators. (GW)

Curriculum developers are urged to lead teachers in an effort to foster such goals for students as positive self-concepts and emotional adjustment, as well as academic achievement. (GW)

The author contends that a researcher should be a member of every school staff to enable teachers to make the classroom the site of active research. (GW)