Attitudes of undergraduate elementary education majors were examined to determine the relationship between dogmatism and teacher preference for certain teaching styles. Findings indicated the more dogmatic groups of future teachers had greater attitudinal preferences for the orderly, dependent, exhibitionistic, and dominant teaching styles. (DS)

Describes a method for teaching reading of research literature that helps students develop confidence and understanding. Basic steps of the modified KENSHU method are divide a scientific article into sections, try to define the purpose of the article, its significance, and applications, prepare a one-page summary with key graphs and tables, and…

Describes a lesson that engages middle school students in learning about peer review. Uses the article "Archaeoraptor Fossil Trail," which was published in the November, 1999 issue of "National Geographic" as an example of a real life story of how peer review forces scientists to critically re-examine a fossil discovery. (SOE)

The presentation of case study research in this book is based on a disciplined, qualitative inquiry into a single case, rather than quantitative methodologies or case studies for instructional purposes. Practical suggestions are given for gathering and organizing data and for data interpretation and reporting. (SLD)

Describes a study that examined the empirical research on performance improvement by conducting a content analysis of articles published in "Performance Improvement Quarterly" from 1997 through 2000. Provides a detailed analysis of the empirical research studies and includes an appendix listing the 49 articles studied. (Author/LRW)

Drawing on the latest research on child care, Bright Horizons Family Solutions convened a group of child development experts to discuss the findings and implications of studies for parents, providers, and investors in child care. This summary presents questions put to the panel during the roundtable discussion and participants' responses.…

Describes some of the problems in communicating educational research findings to a general audience and provides helpful information on how researchers can best present data on educational practices that work and those that don't. The needs of the audience should be the primary focus in such reports. (SLD)

Asserts that empirical evidence for the effectiveness of reflective teaching is scarce and characterized by conflicting definitions and paradigms. Describes problems inherent in reflective approaches and considers why they have been so widely adopted in teacher education. (Contains 47 references.) (SK)

Discusses research on the extent, causes, and consequences of the shortage of public-school teachers in the United States. (PKP)

This article lists 40 doctoral dissertations completed during 2001 that examine services to or experiences of students and adults with deafness. A list is also provided of five Gallaudet doctoral dissertations. The title of the dissertation is provided, along with the author, the school, and the length of the dissertation. (CR)

Identifies research in the "Journal of Research and Development in Education," the "Journal of Experimental Education," and the "Journal of Educational Research" from 1990-1999 focused on literacy. Categorizes information about the articles to describe the work published and to determine trends in literacy research. Notes fewer sole-authored…

Like good researchers, writers about research need to be able to tell whether scientific findings are valid. Six questions, to be asked of the researcher, can help the writer explain to others. A healthy skepticism is also important; there may be signals that more questions should be asked. (MSE)

Examines the ethical considerations involved in publishing the names of teachers, schools, and districts participating in research studies. Concludes that teacher/collaborators who forego the protection of anonymity may be vulnerable to recrimination from colleagues and administrators. (FMW)

Means by which educational research information is disseminated to researchers and practitioners are examined. The analysis shows an increasing reliance on journals and on recent literature by preparers of research reports. An assessment of an educational research encyclopedia indicates shifts in the level of usage of various journals. (TJH)

Analyzes four research reports to identify the similarities and differences in beliefs about the nature of discourse and how one acquires knowledge about it. Considers implications of these distinctive styles for cross-disciplinary communication about discourse. (SR)