Issues, concerning the utilization, application, and usefulness of educational research, are examined. Also explored are reasons why practitioners do or do not use research findings in their work and how educational research can meet the needs of schools. (CJ)

Reviews the research on the lecture method of teaching. Found that little effort has been directed to the effectiveness of the lecture in adult education. Limitations in the extant research highlight the need for renewed efforts to examine the appropriate use of the lecture in adult learning situations. (JOW)

Common criticisms of schooling by Ivan Illich, Paulo Freire, and other radicals are examined to show how one can agree with many of the fundamental premises of the argument for deschooling and yet dissent from its conclusion. Deschoolers challenge philosophers of education to confront a number of philosophical problems. (SR)

Reviews the literature relevant to the socialization of women into traditional female professions. Raises questions about what has been done and what needs to be done. (Canadian Home Economics Association, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Canada K1P 5H3) (JOW)

Discusses developments in adult education in light of the vast number of social changes that have occurred in the last 30 years. Includes discussion of the difference between adult education and adult learning, the need for adult educators to become politically active and astute, the need for research, and training adult educators. (JOW)

Argues that recent emphasis in second-language research has been on the communication situation of the language learner and on the features of input and individual differences in learning style that affect how the interlanguage develops. Suggests that research is needed on the interaction of situational and personal variables. (MP)

Comments on a survey conducted by R. Abrahamson concerning the content of syllabi for young adult literature courses in various colleges. Argues that the study as well as the pedagogy of adolescent literature deserves attention. (FL)

A definition of evaluation use incorporates four major types of use: (1) allocative, direct use; (2) conceptual enlightenment; (3) impact on organizational policies and practice; and (4) contribution to the management of the organization. Implications for research studies that incorporate this definition of use are presented. (Author/LC)

Examines federal activities to promote mental health and prevent mental illness; reviews types and targets of intervention programs; examines the adequacy of the current knowledge base for prevention programs; and presents basic principles underlying current prevention/promotion activities of the National Institute of Mental Health. (Author/MJL)

Eleven studies of behavioral treatment approaches used to intervene with abusive parents are reviewed and compared according to methodology, results, and weaknesses (such as poor definitions, lack of outcome data, and need for long term followup). (CL)

Discusses the importance of research work concerning the profession of an adult educator. Topics include adult educator training, how to teach adults, research on the teacher's work, general theory of teaching, and the training process of an adult educator. (CT)

Describes a study conducted at the Drexel University Library assessing the ability of the ERIC and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) databases to support the research needs of library science students. A list of search topics and strategies is appended. (Author/LLS)

Collected information on the quality of needs assessments of the elderly from three sources. Found that the overall quality of the majority of needs assessments was so low as to provide little meaningful input to the planning process. Recommends that states focus on the improvement of needs assessment efforts. (Author)

Asserts that just as the methodology of science is hypothetico-inductive research, rhetoric is the methodology of the humanitites. (JL)

Evidence of the need and market for parent education is offered. Social reform and scientific understanding of parental childrearing are discussed, and the need for systematic study of parent education programs in advancing the quest for knowledge about the best environments for children's growth is argued. (Author/GK)