Reviews leadership research in terms of definition, traits, situations, and culture. Presents techniques for developing leadership effectiveness. (SK)

Outlines what research is, and what action research is. Describes the steps, evolution, and benefits of action research. Argues that action research is a viable and sound research strategy and an invaluable asset to solve real problems and lead to school-wide improvement. (SR)

Substruction is the illustration of the infrastructure of a research study--the foundational elements, their relationships, and outcome. It helps researchers increase their knowledge of theoretical, empirical, and descriptive links between a study's conceptual and operational components. (SK)

Current adult education research does not meet the field's needs because of constraints of university status, prevalence of the humanistic model, fragmentation, and other issues. Solutions include broadening inquiry, developing multiple perspectives, and changing how research is taught. (SK)

On the 79th anniversary of the Journal of Educational Research, this article republishes the announcement that began volume 1, number 1, January 1920, of the journal. It also discusses the journal's work over the past 79 years. An appendix lists titles and authors published in the journal during the years 1920, 1934, and 1993. (SM)

Introduces a theme issue that examines how research can be effectively translated into improved practice. Six papers provide examples of how dedicated, intellectually active practitioners can make research work to improve educational outcomes. Explains that classroom practitioners and researchers must consider the needs and limitations of the…

Explores the nature of practical knowledge, drawing on Aristotle's discussion of practical and scientific knowledge. Relates practice knowledge to theory and affirms the importance of both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. (SK)

Survey responses from 36 cognitive-development psychologists indicated that substantial theoretical advances have been made in the field in the past 50 years. Development of metatheories, theoretical integration, and linking of theory and application are major future objectives. (SK)

Asserts that formal theories of justice and fairness should be integrated into career development theory and practice. Provides a framework using the constructs of distributive, procedural, and interactional justice. (SK)

Includes "Putting Research Findings into Practice to Improve Testing" (Dyer); "Using Research Findings" (Knight); "Show Me the Money" (Osborne); "Program of Activities" (Torres, Dormody); "May Cannibals Ask Questions?" (Edwards); "Experiential Learning" (Andreasen); and "Research into Practice: A Complex, Unpredictable Process" (Budke). (SK)

Investigation expands upon the Erchul and Chewning (1990) study examining relational communication aspects of behavioral consultation. Study hypothesizes that the more a consultee follows the lead of a consultant, the more favorable the outcome for consultants. Results indicate participants were more controlling than those in previous study. One…

This introduction to a special issue on using consultants to improve teaching in higher education considers the origins and rationale for instructional consulting, raises some questions about the conceptual underpinnings for consulting practice, examines who offers and who sells consultation, and urges training in consultation skills and greater…

Addresses psychological and anthropological views of situated learning by focusing on the concept of a learning relationship and uses it in a conceptual framework for designing learning technology. Discusses communities of practice, and emphasizes social identification as a central aspect of learning which should influence the design of learning…

Reviews key concepts and applications of chaos theory and the broader complex systems theory in the context of general systems theory and the search for a unified conceptual framework for social work. Concludes that chaos theory shows promise as a solution to many problems posed by the now dated general systems approach. (DB)

Responds to an article (May/June 1997 issue) in which Eugene Kelly contended that the counseling profession should integrate its theories to combine strengths of both the humanistic and technical orientations in the field. Notes the importance of previous efforts such as Robert Carkhuff's Human Technology (HT). Discusses and emphasizes the…