Reviews the practical results of research published in 25 years of "Theory and Research in Social Education." Argues that it has had little impact on learning and teaching the social studies. Points to weaknesses in efforts to validate many ideas in social-studies research and suggests means to redress them. (DSK)

Presents brief descriptions of research methodologies by social studies educators. Offers examples of the potential research questions each method may suitably address. Concludes by listing several ways to improve the quality of research conducted by each method. (Author/GEA)

Research studies published in THEORY AND RESEARCH IN SOCIAL EDUCATION over the eight year period between 1979 and 1986 were reviewed and evaluated using an instrument developed by the authors. Descriptive summaries of the findings, along with examples of good and bad practice, are reported. (Author/BSR)

This article focuses upon the question, "Does the level of moral reasoning increase the likelihood of moral behavior occurring?" Findings from a review of the literature on this subject indicate that moral reasoning appears to be only one of many factors which may contribute to moral behavior. (DB)

Institutional affiliations of contributors to NCSS and AERA programs for 1975 to 1979 were compiled and compared with other indices of productivity such as journal article publication. Findings indicated that contributors to NCSS generally ranked high in productivity in social studies education. (DB)