The inadequacy of current measures of educational quality makes it imperative to develop an educational assessment system truly indicative of the tasks of educators and the diverse populations they serve, or educational reform efforts will suffer and educators will not be able to sustain public support. (MSE)

A critique of a research study regarding policy formation at the state level is presented, focusing on the "assumptive world" of the researchers. While the researchers have created a new vista for study in this area, there is a great need for improved mthodology. (CB)

To overcome problems of trivia and nostalgia, a problem-centered approach to community oral history projects is proposed. Instead of cataloging details about aspects of past social life, the projects might shape their inquiry as an effort to understand a problem facing the community, a problem with contemporary significance but historical roots.…

Examines young children's developing ability to talk about emotions, considers evidence concerning the ability to talk about emotions in the conduct of interpersonal interaction, and offers ideas about future directions for research, emphasizing the functionalist approach to the analysis of emotion-denoting terms. (HOD)

Reviews published assessments of the effects of preservice training for mainstreaming or multicultural education. Compares studies to determine: (1) what was meant by mainstreaming or multicultural education in various programs; (2) what outcomes were used to assess program effectiveness; and (3) what was found about the effectiveness of the kinds…

Reviews the status of high energy physics and the contributions resulting from research with particle accelerators. Supports the value of supercolliders and discusses its potential impact on scientific research. Also reviews and analyzes the basic components of the Standard Model. (ML)

Reviews past research in the area of early childhood education, points out current realities, and suggests future possibilities for investigation. Discussion of these possibilities centers on finding research support, gaining access to programs and securing the confidence of teachers and parents. (HOD)

Reports findings of elementary and secondary science teacher surveys on science education research preferences. Top priorities were given to topics specifically related to the teaching process (such as emotional techniques, laboratory experiences, and science content). Tables and graphs contain summarized data for sixth-grade, junior, and senior…

Discusses a model of the bi-directional relations between children and the context of their living situations and explains how the usefulness of this model may be evaluated by assessing the relations between child temperament and maternal attitudes and behaviors. Also indicates how the child's temperament may influence the mother's decision to…

Discusses results obtained from a survey of secondary science teachers to determine their research needs. Among the areas considered are priorities of these teachers in general and differences in priorities related to discipline taught, sex, grade level (junior or senior high), type of community, and years of teaching experience. (JN)

Discusses four areas of research in health communication and how to make them more useful for the future. (VLC)

Considers characteristics of educational television that militate against effective language learning and argues that further research is needed to ascertain whether language development is promoted by educational television and which programs and formats are best. Research in the United States and suggestions for future research are discussed.…

Describes a databased taxonomy of behaviors that elementary and secondary school teachers use to cope with both internally and externally derived work stress, considers the effectiveness of such behaviors, discusses methods for preparing teachers for working conditions, and points out the value of the taxonomy for future research. (PGD)

A meta analysis of research findings on the relationship between the physical environment and student behavior and achievement will lead to areas that need further investigation. Evaluation results can influence improving existing facilities and planning new ones. (MLF)

Discusses difficulties faced by handicapped school leavers and the limitations of existing research related to the transition of handicapped students from special education to adult life. Suggests future research directions and priorities. Focuses on the need for more research on provision, greater awareness of research issues, and improved…