Discusses the shift of Australia's School Based Curriculum Development (SBCD) from state departments of education to the local school itself. Outlines the aspects of the curriculum development process and the importance of the principal in influencing both the organization of the school and satisfaction with curriculum planning. (BR)

For various reasons, teachers rarely consider research findings when attempting to improve classroom practices. The effects of a project in which teachers and classroom personnel worked with university and project personnel to conduct educational research relevant to specific instructional needs was investigated. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)

Describes approach taken by the Student Affairs Division at the University of Texas at Arlington in creating a centralized Research and Evaluation Office. Outlines major tasks of the office, task- and process-oriented goals developed to carry out the responsibilities, objectives designed to achieve the goals, strategic plans of the office, and the…

The top 100 institutions in total federal obligations for fiscal 1986 are listed showing research and development obligations as well as total federal obligations. (MLW)

This paper describes the process by which priority decisions are made in federal research and development with a particular focus on executive and congressional roles in program coordination. Included is information on how the nongovernment scientific community, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy…

Describes administrative changes at the National Institute of Education (NIE) over the last four years and relates these to NIE's recent revision of its peer review system. Briefly describes changes in peer review and asserts that the new system provides researchers great opportunity for participation in maintaining quality research. (KH)

Four individuals comment on a previous article (SE 539 642) which dealt with a national research strategy. These individuals are: (1) Harold T. Shapiro; (2) John Diebold; (3) Slade Gorton; and (4) Walter E. Massey. (JN)

The first in a series on specific careers in online, this article examines jobs representing the online industry innovators and initiators. Highlights include the online job stream, the Research and Development/Planning job cluster, job interviews, work environment, organizational structure, getting in, moving up, perks and perils, and getting…

Indicates that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will emphasize technology to spur United States competition in technological development by raising support for engineering staff, research, and equipment. Includes a list of areas on which proposed engineering research centers should focus. (JN)

Industrial centers located near university campuses promote the sharing of resources and development of new firms. Issues related to this trend are discussed. A list of 35 university-affiliated research parks (either operating or under active development) is included. Indicates that another 20-30 parks are in early planning stages. (JN)

Discusses results of recent research and highlights directions for applied research. Emphasizes partnerships to encourage research and practice communities to seek ways to work together. (JOW)

While there is much enthusiasm about the potential of microcomputers in test development and item banking, testing specialists have no interest in actually purchasing a turnkey test construction system. Focusing development efforts on providing methods to assist test directors, rather than external systems which replace institutionalized…

Describes how the faculty at one university strengthened the research dimension at their school of nursing. (TA)

Describes how the authors developed an understanding of the research and development process at the Proctor and Gamble Company by applying David Kolb's Learning Model for Individuals to the organizational learning process. (Available from Alfred P. Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139;…

After-school programs that provide additional learning opportunities for children are seen as potentially powerful opportunities to improve student learning and facilitate other positive youth outcomes. This digest summarizes a research synthesis conducted by the Regional Educational Laboratory at SERVE. The synthesis summarizes research and…