Presents the report of a conference called to identify specific areas for research in mathematics education at the pre- or post-doctoral levels. Considered were (1) problems in mathematics education, (2) problems in the relationship of mathematics education to the research mathematical community, (3) training for mathematics education, (4) a Ph.D.…

Despite the knowledge explosion and increased research, the answers to the "great unsolved questions in biology are no closer to solution than they were fifty years ago. (Author/AP)

The relationship between children's social adjustment and their ability to read is discussed. (CK)

Urges cooperation between nursery school teachers who prefer the intuitive approach to education and research psychologists who emphasize the need for using scientific methodology in studying children and their development. (DR)

Reviews the literature on distance learning. Devotes particular attention to the telecourse and the role two-way communication plays in distance learning effectiveness. Concludes that a broad theoretical framework that can be applied to distance learning is lacking and needed. Suggests needed research. (JOW)

Outlines work suggesting that research into children's learning of linguistic structure has progressed little in the last decade or so, identifying attitudinal and methodological difficulties, and suggesting a comparative method for identifying learning strategies as developed by individual children. (MP)

Argues that research in personality and social psychology has an important role in the nation's spage program. Holds that psychologists' indifference and the structure of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have led to underutilization of psychological data in space exploration. Presents suggestions for increasing psychology's role…

Among research issues cited are the ability of schools to help gifted children maximize their potential, the match between curriculum and students' learning ability, efficacy of program design, and validity of identification procedures. A brief summary of research findings considers such topics as early identification, differentiated curriculum,…

Contains the charter for the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport. The charter stresses the importance of physical education as a human right and as an essential part of lifelong education. It also cites the need for qualified coaching, adequate facilities, research and evaluation, and information dissemination. (AM)

Reviews literature pertinent to studying the effects of drugs upon children's learning and cognitive function. The author concludes such research is in its infancy. He recommends further research focus upon whether drugs enhance the acquisition of new academic skills and upon assessment of the benefits versus side effects of such drug use.…

Briefly reviews significant moments in the history of early childhood education and urges that child advocates (1) raise consciousness about the importance of the early years, (2) generate new information to demonstrate program effectiveness, (3) build coalitions of support with other groups working with children, and (4) work to gain public…

Seven past presidents of the American Educational Research Association discuss trends and the probable nature of educational research in the 1980s. Authors include N.L. Gage, Benjamin S. Bloom, David R. Krathwohl, Robert M. Gagne, Robert Glaser, Robert Ebel, and Robert L. Thorndike. (GC)

Summarizes three approaches to work motivation and six current or emerging motivational theories, involving need hierarchies, work satisfaction and dissatisfaction, expectancy, behaviorism, goals, and job characteristics. Discusses research based on each theory, critiques of the models, and implications for research on educational administrator…

Discusses research in counseling and psychotherapy, analyzes and critiques the most popularly used meta-models, i.e. those that guide and delimit applied theory, and research. Develops and advocates the use of a systems paradigm for future research. (RC)

Reviews and identifies several aspects of adult reading habits in the United States. (FL)