Communication, both formal and informal, between social scientists and three audiences other than their colleagues -- the public at large, policy-makers, and sponsors of research -- is discussed. (JH)

This paper, written from an organizational perspective, begins with an examination of the deficiencies of knowledge utilization and educational change literature. It suggests the explication of descriptive and heuristic conceptual dimensions as one approach for facilitating a descriptive perspective of knowldge utilization. The efficacy of three…

This study is based on a comparison of data from two independent studies of technology utilization and dissemination methodology that sought to identify the behavior characteristics of "linkers" and "stabilizers" and their relative existence within different groups of technical personnel. Hypothesis for this study is that the…

This paper is mainly devoted to the analysis of four planning reports that were produced by the Planning Unit of the National Institute of Education (NIE) to guide NIE's activities for 1972-73. Each report presented recommendations for new programs and management activities intended to lead to better achievement of American educational goals. In…

Recommendations for the broad-based dissemination of research findings to the scientific community and to the field-based practitioner are given. The use of ERIC, professional journals, newsletters, conferences, and seminars are a few of the ways discussed to achieve this dissemination. (RAO)

This report reviews the 1980 activities of the Educational Dissemination Studies Program (EDSP), which is designed to (1) establish efficient means of communication for analyzing, monitoring, and communicating the status, needs, and accomplishments of educational dissemination performers; (2) increase the quality of and access to knowledge…

This study investigated the hypothesis that there is a relationship between the output efficiency of research and development and the behavioral characteristics of individuals in the user organization. Through a review of the literature, a number of concepts and models that tend to support the hypothesis are discussed. The authors then present a…

This paper discusses the conceptual framework and methodology of the technology transfer process and develops a model of the transfer mechanism. This model is then transformed into a predictive model of technology transfer incorporating nine factors that contribute to the movement of knowledge from source to user. Each of these factors is examined…

The author offers information for the design of a vocational education research and development outputs delivery system. He discusses factors in the current context of research and development that may influence system design and identifies tentative problem areas. (MF)

This final report of a 5-year dissemination capacity building program traces its development from the conceptual stage through the current stage of institutionalization of dissemination within the state department of education, reviewing major program components as well as the organization and administration of the program. A major aspect…

To be effective, information on early childhood education should (1) be directed towards the appropriate audience, (2) be written so that it is understandable to that audience, and (3) provide data to help the user make meaningful judgements. The wide range of educational and occupational levels of people working in the field of early childhood…

Outlines a taxonomy of six kinds of educational research and their individual impact on educational change. After discussing factors which limit the impact of such research, the author concludes that the social mechanisms for the diffusion of new ideas, rather than the research itself, determine educational change. (AM)

Examines the factors affecting the diffusion of educational assessment studies done in four countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillipines, Thailand). The author concludes that educational research designs in developing countries must include mechanisms for information diffusion to the public and policy-makers to insure both short and long-term…

In the United States, recent educational research and development efforts reflect an overriding concern for maximizing these impact areas on practice, as illustrated by five thrusts: development work; evaluation; fundamental research; dissemination; and attention to the process of social inquiry. The complexity of American education makes research…

The following issues are considered: the functions of educational research, the kinds of educational investigations conducted in Poland, ways of disseminating educational findings, and the organisation of research in Poland. The paper ends with a discussion of some of the more important conclusions reached. (Author)