Identifies some sources of theoretical confusion in the field of human development and some ways to think about this confusion. Calls for a reorientation of researchers' perspectives toward themselves and those whom they study. (PCB)

Identifies 24 thematic categories among research articles appearing in the first 10 volumes of the journal. Notes that predominant themes were test reliability and validity, acculturation and adaptation of Hispanics, and bilingual/language issues. Indicates three major clusters of researchers publishing on Hispanic issues. (SV)

Dale's impact on the author's personal and professional development during their 40-year association is described. His teaching style, approach to scholarship, and emphasis on writing are discussed; as well as his contributions to educational research, which include the Dale-Chall Readability Formula. (IAH)

A recent study of academic programs in human resources development (HRD) produced the following profile of the academic researcher in HRD: male, in the field of education, graduate student or professor, focusing on training and development, doing unfunded research, method of research is descriptive rather than experimental. (JOW)

Discovering that women are more heavily represented as journal authors than as members of graduate-program departments, questions whether funding might account for these patterns. Examines acknowledgment of support in published articles, finding no significant relationships among author gender, article topic, and notation of internal funding.…

Conflict often arises among researchers when papers are reviewed, articles refereed, or peer reviews undertaken, because one's philosophy of research affects one's perception of it. This article presents a perspective of how professionals should consider their philosophy, demonstrating an interrelationship among kinds of research, philosophies…

Academic administrators are beginning to ask sophisticated questions about the effects of student aid on their institutions. The importance of the research has drawn attention from many sources, and suggests that collaboration between institutional researchers and financial aid officers has great promise. (Author/MSE)

An editorial policy statement on the nature of the new journal "Applied Measurement in Education" is provided. The journal's intent is to improve measurement practice and communication between academicians and educational measurement practitioners in the field. This journal will contain articles with clear implications for applied measurement…

This study was designed to identify the research characteristics and productivity of home economics educators. Data analysis revealed no significant differences in total number of publications based on type of employing institution, degree, or years of experience. (JOW)

Argues that teacher researchers are reflective practitioners searching for insights to improve their teaching practice, which does not exclude them from "proving" generalizable truths. Argues that different interpretations of the term "teacher researcher" enrich the debate. (RS)

Discusses what the term "teacher as researcher" means in the 1990s. Considers the term's value in the field of reading. Suggests that teacher research is a valuable enterprise. (RS)

From a journal readers' poll naming 200 professionals seen as key people who have shaped the early childhood care profession, profiles 30 individuals selected to represent the mix of common interests and varied contributions characteristic of the rich diversity of early care professionals. Includes brief biographies with comments on contributions…

Discusses ethical concerns of information science professionals from two viewpoints: concerns of practitioners and the information industry, including a prototype for ethical contexts and principles for ethical actions; and concerns of theoreticians and researchers, including system principles and ideological, political, and social frameworks.…

Describes how new knowledge about teachers and teacher education has been created through narrative studies. Shows how biography, autobiography, and personal narratives are used in the construction and reconstruction of a teacher's personal practical knowledge. (SK)

Discusses impediments in collaboration between college researchers and teachers. Using case studies, the paper describes how differences can enrich research initiatives and enhance the collaboration. The paper examines "fair trade" as a beginning for negotiations between outsiders and insiders, highlighting the negotiation of fair roles…