For an entire school year, 24 seventh-grade classes were taught problem-solving strategies; in 14 of these classes the instruction was supplemented by calculators. Mixed findings resulted for both problem solving and calculator use. (MNS)

Describes a study that used citation analysis to assess the dissemination and impact of projects funded by the Department of Education's Library Research and Demonstration Branch. The criteria used to award grants, and the relationship between number of citations and the amount of funding are discussed. (17 notes with references) (CLB)

This study evaluated the quality of educational research articles published in 1983. One hundred seventy-eight judges randomly selected from Division D of the American Educational Research Association evaluated 128 articles from 38 journals. Methodology and results are discussed and analyzed. (Author/JL)

The current state of research into augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems is reviewed, and four dimensions of the study of communication handicap are described: structural, developmental, pragmatic (interaction), and technological. Recommendations regarding standardized research reporting procedures are offered in light of the…

Review of empirical research evaluating use of video technology in teacher training situations focuses on the demonstration and feedback phases of microteaching, discrimination training, and videotape feedback for teachers in actual school classrooms. The value of video technology in clinical and peer teacher supervision and naturalistic…

The retooling of elementary school teachers in science may provide some relief for the shortage of science teachers. An innovative program is described, with data presented to depict teachers' concerns, state anxiety, and attitudes. (MNS)

Offers a critique on some of the papers on computers in science teaching that were presented at the 1985 National Association for Research in Science Teaching meeting. Implications for the conduct of research on computers in science learning are also suggested. (JN)

The substance of a commentary (SE 539 500) is a criticism of the over-generalizations by authors of computer-assisted instruction papers at the 1985 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. This reaction attempts to examine the validity of the criticisms made in the commentary. (JN)

Using Institute for Scientific Information bibliographic databases covering all subject fields in 1970s, 659 research journal papers on Cyprus (215 in science, 282 in social science, 162 in arts and humanities) were analyzed to answer specific bibliometric questions. Tables covering papers, authors, journals, and book reviews are appended.…

This paper analyzes 27 English language published articles and monographic works which present comparisons of the online systems of OCLC and Research Libraries Group (RLIN) and discuss their effect upon library programs. A description of the literature, conflicting perceptions, and system advantages and disadvantages are highlighted. (25…

Discusses the Bangalore Project in South India and responds to three articles on it, particularly the one by C. J. Brumfit (ELT, 1984). Argues that more information on teacher and learner performance and more explicit and illustrative evidence of materials and methodology are needed in order to evaluate the project accurately. (SED)

Eleven recent major reports on the status of American education are listed and their availability noted. Other synopses, related materials, and individual and organizational information sources are also outlined. (MSE)

This bibliography cites 30 books and 53 journal articles on the topic of adult day care, i.e., services for older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. It will be continued in November issue. (EJS)

Presents second part of a bibliography on topic of adult day care, i.e., services to older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. Seventy journal articles are cited. First part appeared in October 1984 issue.…

The research paper teaches college students how to use basic research skills that are needed for gathering information and writing papers in a variety of courses as well as methods used for lifelong learning, both on and off the job. The last decade of technological development has resulted in new choices in resources for research, particularly…