The Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS), founded in 1997, brings together researchers and postgraduate students from several disciplines in language studies, and is structured in three research clusters: New learning environments; Discourse, society and identity; and Plurilingualism and language policy. There is a certain amount of…

This five part document outlines the growth of educational research and development (R&D) during the past decade, provides an introduction to the Stanford Center and its work, and comments on both the accomplishments and the problems of educational R&D. Part one defines the function of the Stanford Center and the rationale for its mission in…

The R&D Center in Teacher Education at the University of Texas is attempting to make significant contributions to teacher education through the development of teacher education modules. In order to make the most of their effort, a shift in focus from project to program is needed. This paper describes the development of a conceptual focus and a…

The article describes the activities of the Schonell Educational Research Center (Queensland, Australia), designed as a clinical, teaching, and research unit in the field of special education. (SBH)

A 1-day workshop preceded a meeting of the National Educational Research Policies and Priorities Board of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) to help the Board consider the most appropriate structure for research and dissemination in education. The workshop opened with a presentation by William Raub, who provided a view on…

The second excerpt of a document originally prepared as a background paper for the Select Subcommittee on Education, United States House of Representatives in April 1971 (see EA 502 929). In this article, the author describes his views of what constitutes some of the solid'' achievements of educational research and development. (Editor/EA)

Individualized instruction is defined as a process by which each learner is assisted in developing his own unique path, which may vary not only in rate, but in approach and content as well. There is concern at the present inability to provide such programs. Students must be provided opportunities to receive instruction, each at his own level. To…

In 1962, the Swedish Department of Educational and Psychological Research started the second Swedish school of education in Malmo. The main tasks of the department are research and development work associated with educational problems, participation in teacher training, and the training of researchers in education. For a number of years the…

This project established seven regional demonstration centers for the teacher training products "Minicourses" of the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development. The goals of these centers were as follows: a) to attract awareness and interest of prospective users, b) to provide a setting in which educators could evaluate…

This article presents and analyzes research on teacher education in Brazil, focusing on graduate programs and research centers, and journal articles by Brazilian authors. A history of Brazilian educational research is given, and conclusions and recommendations are presented. (Author/MT)

A REPORT WAS MADE OF THE FIRST 2 MONTHS OF OPERATION OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN TEACHER EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM OF THIS CENTER WAS PLANNED TO USE A PARTNERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL TALENT AND EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE A FOLLOW-THROUGH WHICH CAN MAKE CREATIVE IDEAS IN EDUCATION BECOME REALITIES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RATHER THAN JUST MATERIAL…