Time series analysis of discourse: A case study of metaphor in psychotherapy sessions

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 694-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Tay
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Time Series Analysis ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Series Analysis ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Metaphor Use

Time series analysis (TSA) is a technique to describe the structure and forecast values of a particular variable based on a series of sequential observations. While commonly used in finance and engineering to understand structural changes across time, its applicability to humanistic processes like discourse is less clear. This article demonstrates the feasibility and complementary use of TSA with a case study of metaphor use in psychotherapy sessions. A conceptual sketch of how TSA components (trends, seasons, cycles and irregular fluctuations) relate to discourse components is followed by a step-by-step analysis of two therapist–client dyads. Each dyad is shown to be adequately described by a different model, and the key characteristics of the models are interpreted alongside prior qualitative analysis of the dyads, shedding new light on their structural properties and attendant implications. Limitations of the present analysis and future research directions are briefly discussed.

Achieving Excellence in Teaching

2013 ◽  
pp. 280-290
Author(s):  
Iain Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Systemic Change ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teaching Improvement ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Teaching Culture ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Educational Professional ◽  
Excellence In Teaching

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the challenges of achieving systemic change in the teaching culture of a research-intensive university. The chapter makes use of a teaching improvement case study to identify both the challenges and the solutions to engaging academics in a research-intensive university with educational professional development. Ongoing issues are identified and future research directions are presented.

“I'm Not Simply Dealing with Some Heartless Computer”

2016 ◽  
pp. 160-184
Author(s):  
Peggy Lynn Semingson ◽  
Pete Smith
Keyword(s):  
Case Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Video Conference ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Language Analysis ◽  
Literacy Course ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

This chapter provides a case study example using cross-case analysis (Merriam, 2001) of digital mentoring within an online Master's level literacy course at a large public university in the Southwest United States. Two mentors provided individualized video conference sessions, using Blackboard Collaborate™ to 28 students (mentees). Data included written reflections from students as well as transcripts from selected videoconference sessions. Structured synchronous mentoring sessions provided a predictable framework for students and mentors alike. This chapter provides an analysis of the students' perceptions of the conferences, the types of discourse patterns and language analysis of the conferences, as well as description of themes and trends across the data. Suggestions on the usefulness of the conferences as well as the structure of mentoring sessions are described in the chapter. Established and emerging models of mentorship and e-development are outlined and utilized to frame the analyses and future research directions.

scholarly journals Integrating supercomputing clusters into education: a case study in biotechnology

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Fernández ◽  
Camino Fernández ◽  
José-Ángel Miguel-Dávila ◽  
Miguel Á. Conde
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Technological Skills ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Course Of Study

Abstract The integration of a Supercomputer in the educational process improves student’s technological skills. The aim of the paper is to study the interaction between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM subjects for developing a course of study related to Supercomputing training. We propose a flowchart of the process to improve the performance of students attending courses related to Supercomputing. As a final result, this study highlights the analysis of the information obtained by the use of HPC infrastructures in courses implemented in higher education through a questionnaire that provides useful information about their attitudes, beliefs and evaluations. The results help us to understand how the collaboration between institutions enhances outcomes in the education context. The conclusion provides a description of the resources needed for the improvement of Supercomputing Education (SE), proposing future research directions.

Editorial boards of 45 journals devoted to school and educational psychology: International characteristics and publication patterns

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-136
Author(s):  
Jiayi Wang ◽  
John C. Begeny ◽  
Rahma M. Hida ◽  
Helen O. Oluokun
Keyword(s):  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Editorial Boards ◽  
Publication Patterns ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Future Research Directions

To assess and promote internationally representative scholarship, several past studies have examined the geographic affiliation of journals’ editorial board members and authors. The present study is the first known to examine this with journals devoted to school and educational psychology. After systematically identifying all peer-reviewed scholarly journals around the globe that are specifically devoted to school or educational psychology ( N = 45), the goals of this study were to (a) report key characteristics about each journal’s editorial board, and (b) examine the extent to which geographic affiliation (country where one is employed) is consistent among a journal’s editorial board members and recent authors. One key finding revealed that editorial boards of the discipline’s journals represent individuals from all global regions, but many global regions (e.g. Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America) are underrepresented. Another finding showed that the vast majority of journals evidence strong similarities in geographic affiliation between editorial board members and authors. Findings, implications, limitations, and future research directions are discussed in the context of internationalization.

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