Reasons for the failure of the classical empirical concept of measurement to evaluate educational programs are discussed. Action oriented evaluation is presented as an alternative, and is illustrated by a program to integrate foreign and native language curriculum development and student testing in Germany. (CP)

Focuses on the challenges associated with the introduction of language education in a secondary classroom containing learners of diverse backgrounds. Presents the results of action research of two groups of girls studying French. Findings indicate that a large group of learners can develop language skills through pair work and group activities and…

Explores macropolitical aspects of state-mandated inclusion and the micropolitical barriers a newly appointed female superintendent faced when promulgating educational equity in a hostile environment. Parents of special-education and gifted children joined forces to campaign against inclusion, questioning schools' effectiveness at providing an…

Reports on an action research project that involved strategy training for several groups of first-year undergraduate students at the University of Hong Kong. The strategy training was used to experiment with ways of making students more active participants in their language learning. (Author/CK)

A study of school-level change in 13 Newfoundland schools found a positive relationship among team leadership, organizational learning, and classroom practices. Subsequent research found that within team leadership, at least one leader must be recognized as a champion for change; external interventions may be necessary in schools without team…

This paper describes the process that school-based and university-based educators followed to transform a long-term cooperative relationship into a professional development school community. The school-university partnership involved teachers and staffs from four elementary schools, and faculty and graduate students from the language, literature,…

Describes reforms in the teacher preparation program at Northern Illinois University to include state and national standards; school district/university partnerships for teacher and faculty development opportunities regarding technology integration; engaged learning and action research; new online course development; and curricular redesign. (LRW)

Interviewed five pairs of preservice teachers and their experienced mentor teachers who collaborated to plan, implement, and evaluate action research projects during a semester-long internship program in their professional development school sites. Results indicated that in general, the project helped participants develop meaningful and…

A Queensland University (Australia) action research project to help foreign students develop skills in the language of mathematics and adjust to the university environment is described. Student, teacher, and observer diary entries indicate students became aware of their language and cultural adjustment needs and made some progress in this…

A high school English teacher used Foxfire principles to teach two classes, one with students who lacked successful school experiences and one with students who had more success in school but needed structured environments. Students became more active participants in learning through positive learning experiences, forging bonds with the teacher.…

Presents three categories of an expanded view of scholarly activity in education: (1) studying programs and school cultures to better understand and describe the impact of practice; (2) creating new frames and strategies for taking action; and (3) transforming research and practice through collaboration between schools and universities. (SLD)

Experiences of parent-teacher action research teams established by eight schools that are members of the League of Schools Reaching Out illustrate that, given patience, hard work, supportive leadership, and informed facilitation, the two streams of parent and teacher empowerment can come together for academic achievement. (SLD)

Describes Parent-Teacher Action Research in which parents and teachers get together periodically to discuss impact that home visitor program has on students' academic success. Notes that parents and teachers are documenting how program is being implemented, collecting data through interviews and surveys, reflecting on what they have learned,…

Discusses the use of Aristolean logic in developing practical reasoning and arguments. Asserts that practical arguments are used to explain why an individual took action based on practical reasoning. Contends that this approach should be used by teachers in applying research findings to instruction and in encouraging students to support their…

Presents a research project designed to teach preservice teachers the educational research techniques necessary to perform a study of the gender-equity practices of science, mathematics, and technology teachers in selected local high schools. (PVD)