Explores the experiences of white, middle class researchers in poor, inner-city multicultural neighborhoods as they research HIV interventions, noting how the differences affect their ability to study and meet community HIV health education needs. The paper discusses researcher roles, communication across cultures, undoing stereotypes, community…

Factors in effective research program administration are discussed, and administrators are urged to focus on understanding and supporting what's important, and subordinating all other organizational functions to that; using good managerial skills (effective planning, organization, staffing, delegation of duties, control, creativity, and positive…

A summary of articles on the relationship between faculty research and college teaching finds that faculty scholarship does not adversely affect teaching norms, teacher effectiveness, student cognitive development, or currency of course content. However, research activity affects two teaching dimensions detrimentally: rigor of course examinations…

Data on foreign scholars at United States research institutions include information on leading countries and regions of origin, the 12 institutions with the most foreign scholars, gender distribution, leading fields of specialization, and their scholarly activity (research and/or teaching) in the United States. (MSE)

In the Network of Performance Schools, 75 British Columbia schools conduct action research on school improvement. Among their findings: a sense of identity around a common goal was key to successful networking, assessment information generated from classroom work provided meaningful data and supported school learning communities, and network…

Describes the formation of the Denbigh Action Research Group at Denbigh School (England) and its partnership with Kingston University (England) to create a post-graduate diploma in action research. Shows how a Denbigh School sixth form teacher applied the research group findings to the classroom and how it benefitted a student. (DAJ)

Addresses the importance of a stronger working relationship between researchers and practitioners within the music education field. Reviews topics that have been researched, such as child vocal development, vocal accuracy, and vocal modeling. Provides ideas on how researchers and practitioners can improve their relationship. Includes references.…

In a follow-up survey, talented undergraduate psychology majors (N=22) who participated in an intensive research program reported a greater change in research skills, greater research productivity, and stronger interest in research as a career choice than did the control group (N=21). (IAH)

Describes classroom-based research on the use of reading logs with second and third graders. Discusses the range and character of student responses, student behavior about books, and the stories they tell the teachers and each other. (SR)

A study of research faculty in Texas employed the theoretical framework proposed by Alvin Gouldner, who theorized that the most privileged academics hold the most conservative social and academic views. These "gatekeepers" control professional dogma, and by means of editorships and board memberships establish normative behavior for the…

Presents a theoretical discussion of evaluation research and the need for gathering data to support the decision-making process concerned with training program performance. Guidelines for conducting evaluation research are discussed, the participants involved with successful implementation are described, and data gathering methods are explained.…

Reflects on some of the problems encountered in the authors' experimental approach to a study of reading comprehension. Discusses the limitations of experimental research, and presents an alternative to experimental or quantitative research, focusing on the relationship between teachers and learners as they interact in classrooms. (MM)

A growing trend among graduates of doctoral nursing programs seeking faculty positions is that the area of study pursued and focus of inquiry at the doctoral level are unrelated to the area of employment sought. Better academic advising and program design are necessary. (MSE)

Discusses the first years of Erich Bloch's command of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Describes his past associations with science and technology and his ability to lead in these areas. Indicates that he has committed the NSF to a technological course and has changed the character of the foundation. (MVL)

Reports on an action research project, The Teachers' Research Network (TRN), in which teachers carry out their own classroom-based research. (BB)