Two classroom studies assessed the introduction of innovative instructional techniques, based on adult learning principles, in optometric education. The first involved group projects and related student presentations, and the second introduced active learning methods in place of lectures. (Author/MSE)

Describes a continuously evolving, successful Wisconsin model of action research that relies on the collaborative work of schools and universities to improve K-12 programs. The entire collaborative action research model is possible without any reassignment of responsibilities for teachers or faculty. (SM)

Discusses teaching and the social reconstructionist view of reflection that underlies the University of Wisconsin-Madison elementary teacher education program. The paper examines action research in the student teaching curriculum and the way it is facilitated by one supervisor, and analyzes written reports of research projects by 18 student…

Discussed is the Action Research and Community Problem-Solving model as an approach to environmental education. The basic steps to this approach are described. Bridges to the community and between the sciences are proposed. (CW)

Describes a study of eighth graders that used collaborative action research to examine students' perceptions and use of HyperCard to construct a social studies report on the Renaissance. The action research process is explained; further research is discussed; and action research as a tool for teachers' professional development is considered.…

Describes research projects in four experimental schools in Osijek, Croatia, that were interrupted by war. Pilot projects featured lectureless classes, independent study, increases in learning activities, and alterations in school surroundings. In all the experimental schools, significant changes occurred, but academic achievement results were…

Reports on a year-long study implemented in grade seven life-science classes with the students' regular teacher serving as a teacher researcher. Results suggest that concept mapping may be useful in assessing declarative and procedural knowledge. Contains 43 references. (DDR)

Describes an action-research study conducted in a third-grade classroom that integrates mathematical problem solving with the writing process through the use of the Mathematician's Chair. Contains 14 references. (ASK)

Presents three research stories from participants in Project ASSIST (All Students in Supported Inquiry-Based Science with Technology), an effort designed to improve the achievement of students with disabilities in the general science curriculum in grades K-6. Describes the project's attempts to bridge the gap between research and practice through…

Describes a classroom-based research project that introduced explicit writing pedagogy with students whose previous experience was with process writing. Finds improvement and suggests a successful literacy pedagogy (1) is underpinned by the functional view of language and is taught explicitly and systematically; (2) combines instruction with…

Describes an action research project carried out by a kindergarten teacher as she incorporated phonemic awareness activities into the daily classroom routine. Discusses classroom activities, how she developed data collection processes, and how her data analysis showed systematic student growth in literacy and enthusiasm. (SR)

Describes practitioner-researchers and uses 24 articles from "Journal of Academic Librarianship" by academic librarians to illustrate research methods and a set of seven steps common to research that are also applicable to practice-based problem solving and project work. Highlights include action research; case study research; evaluation…

Examines the personal distress that interventionists must face when their work requires immersion in a foreign culture. Addresses the issue of burnout and recommends that program development be holistic to meet the needs of the intervention team members.(Author/VWL)

Presents three case studies conducted by an English-as-a-Second/Foreign-Language teacher to illustrate how action research can be considered as a methodological option rather than a research method for conducting language classroom research. (Author/VWL)

Participatory action research is a useful technique for helping low income groups access postsecondary education. Conducting research involving analysis of the use of surplus welfare funds and federal regulations and advocating policy changes by explaining the benefits of public investment in postsecondary education are two roles for consumer…