The impact of divergent thinking and ideational talent research on understanding young children's creativity is discussed, focusing specifically on use of particular topics or stimuli to facilitate divergent thinking; recognition of the influence of the setting, teacher, and feedback; and importance of recognizing both the quantity and the quality…

Discusses the benefits of teachers becoming researchers the field of education rather than researchers telling teachers what needs to be done and how. (MG)

Describes practice-oriented approach to research supervision emphasizing application of clinical thinking and practice-oriented methods to inquiry and involving learning by doing. Reports research interests, orientation, and learning response of practicum students. Concludes that research practicum of this nature can engage interest of…

Discusses several weak spots in critical communication research. Argues that critical communication scholars should privilege journalism, engage in activism, and incorporate capitalism into the heart of their calculations. (SR)

Narrative provides a lens for viewing both teacher thinking and teacher education. This article draws on teacher narratives from three separate studies. The emerging stories suggest that naturalistic inquiry provides insight into teacher-child interaction. The narratives reveal aspects of teachers' past and present lives and reflect the social and…

Discusses the differing responses of two groups of administrators and teachers to a new statewide reading assessment--one group saw the ideal and one group experienced the reality. (SR)

In spite of the scarcity of empirical studies of evaluation, such studies are critical to development of evaluation theory. Illustrative examples are given of studies of evaluation practice that operationalize theory. Although practitioners should continue public reflection, they must also focus on the independent and empirical study of…

Addresses issue of gender stereotyping and encourages teachers at all levels of education to design strategies that would correct these stereotyping behaviors. Sees invitational education, as an inclusive model, as being an appropriate approach to use in training teachers, parents, and students to avoid discrimination or stereotypical behavior.…

Responds to article by MacEwen and Barling (1991) on effects of maternal employment experiences on children's behavior. Argues that MacEwen and Barling's empirical model lacks correspondence with their theoretical model. Reanalyzes data following incremental strategy of model building that more closely approximates theoretical model. Notes that…

Notes that counseling psychology has traditionally neglected research and practice with children. Focuses on ethical and practical issues in conducting research with child participants. Highlights areas of informed consent and assent, minimization of risk, and use of deception. Gives special attention to areas where research with children differs…

Although adult education is committed to democratic values, its knowledge base reproduces the structures and values of larger academic culture, which excludes many. Although the field speaks of empowerment for others, it has yet to realize such empowerment for itself. (Author/SK)

Interrelates the conceptual approaches of Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu while reviewing educational reform in Iceland over the past 25 years. Identifies legitimating principles in educational reform discourse, focusing on tensions concerning what counts as capital in teacher education. Pedagogy, curriculum theory, and educational psychology…

Argues that there should be room for both basic research and applied research in the field of business communication. Suggests asking whether such research is significant and adds value, rather than whether it is relevant. Explains what makes theoretical or basic research significant. (SR)

Points out that good research must be applied, theoretical, rigorous, and relevant all at the same time. Argues for relevant research that develops and tests theoretical constructs that provide useful business knowledge. (SR)

Howard Gardner's multiple-intelligences theory stresses that all humans possess the various intelligences (linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist) to differing degrees, and most people can attain adequate competency levels. This article provides a sample checklist for…