TEACHING RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGY: TOWARD A CUMULATIVE MODEL

In this article, we consider different approaches to teaching research methods in gerontology across a continuum of educational program levels. Our goal is to offer a conceptual framework and stimulate productive discussion of key issues and challenges in teaching research in gerontology. It is our belief that education in gerontology should include some level of training in research methodologies across all levels of gerontology instruction. Therefore, we have sought to identify those components of research training most appropriate for each level of gerontological education. Thus, basic understanding of research methods is appropriate at the associate's degree level and introductory exposure to basic issues involved in conducting research with elders provides a necessary backdrop to undergraduate programs. More in-depth understanding of gerontological research methods, particularly those involved in applied research, is a component of quality master's level programs. Finally, in-depth knowledge and the ability to apply distinctively gerontological research methods are necessary for conducting advanced original research at the doctoral level.     

A longitudinal,quantitative study of student attitudes towards audio feedback for assessment

This paper reports on the findings of a three-year longitudinal study investigating the experiences of postgraduate level students who were provided with audio feedback for their assessment. Results indicated that students positively received audio feedback. Overall, students indicated a preference for audio feedback over written feedback. No statistically significant differences were found between male and female students’ attitudes, suggesting that both sexes held similar attitudes towards audio feedback. Students also indicated a preference for audio feedback that was recorded simply and returned promptly over delayed, more sophisticatedly recorded and edited feedback.     

要么发表成果,要么淘汰出局-大学图书馆员的两难困境?

本文考察了发表学术成果的要求对图书馆员获得长期或连续聘用的影响。在对已有文献进行回顾后 ,作者提供了对研究型的、能授予博士或硕士学位的大学进行调查的结果。在 690所答复调查的学校中 ,5 4.3 %实行了长期馆员 (tenure -tracklibrarian)聘用制。其中 ,超过 60 %的学校要求馆员必须发表学术成果 ,3 4 .6%的学校鼓励馆员发表学术成果。在这 3 74所学校中 ,92 .2 %的馆员在为期三年的长期聘用考核中获得通过。作者还对没有通过考核的馆员及据信是为避开考核而辞职的馆员的情况作了分析。     

Paradigm Shifts in and around Special Education in New Zealand

There are few sectors in New Zealand education that have been as frequently reviewed and subjected to such wide-ranging policy changes as special education. The evolution of special education policy that has taken place in the past decade reflects the coalescence of several paradigm shifts. Some of these have been in the field of special education, where there has been an international shift away from categorising students in terms of their disabilities to making judgements on their needs for educational support, and away from segregated educational provisions to more inclusive approaches. Others reflect changes in the broader education system, in particular the shift towards more local control of decision making about resource allocation. This paper will examine the tensions inherent in these paradigm shifts and the interactions between them.     

Research parks: Instrument,or harbinger of a new university paradigm?

This paper examines research, or science, parks as indicators of a possible change in the concept and role of modern universities. The battle for knowledge-intensive industry and enterprise among world economic superpowers and universities' control over educational manpower has led to a closer scrutiny of those institutions by the state and private enterprise.The private and public sectors are urging universities to respond rapidly to a strategic need for skilled human resources and relevant research. Universities will experience increasing pressures to direct energies and resources to collaborative relationships among universities, industry, and government for the public good. Those who do not will risk reduced freedom and control of their own affairs whereas those who do are likely to prosper and play their part in influencing society in this information age and be transformed themselves. Research and science parks are becoming powerful and valued agents of change in bridging this university-industry gap.