Teaching Research and Data Use in the Education Doctorate

2019 ◽  
pp. 194277511987223 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Firestone ◽  
Jill Alexa Perry ◽  
Andrew S. Leland ◽  
Robin T. McKeon
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Data Use ◽  
Education Doctorate ◽  
Practical Research ◽  
Teaching Research ◽  
Research Findings

Schools now face a sea of “evidence”—supposedly validated products, research findings, and test, demographic, and teacher-generated data—that leaders must use. How have recent reforms to educational doctorate (EdD) programs addressed these demands? Case studies of four exemplary EdD programs illustrate how the better ones help graduates learn to use evidence. These programs have well-developed strategies for teaching students to find, assess, and conduct practical research. While they provide opportunities for students to share their work with users, they rarely provide the intellectual tools and frameworks to think about putting different kinds of evidence into practice, even in leadership courses.

Puzzling and powering in the city: two case studies on collaborative research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Duiveman
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Living Labs ◽  
Urban Issues ◽  
Policy Problems ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge

Abstract Cities are turning to urban living labs and research consortia to co-create knowledge that can better enable them to address pervasive policy problems. Collaborations within such practices help researchers, officials and local stakeholders find new ways of dealing with urban issues and developing new relations with one another. Interestingly, success in the latter is often closely related to accomplishing the former. Besides of analysing this phenomenon in terms of learning—as is common—this paper also delves into the power dynamics involved in collaborative knowledge development. This perspective contributes to a better understanding of how puzzling and powering are simultaneously involved in making research relevant to policy-making. By presenting two collaborative research consortia in the Netherlands, we demonstrate how developing knowledge involves both re-structuring problems and the urban practices involved in governing such problems. Collaborative research practices are predominantly concerned with learning as long as restructuring the problem leads to research findings that are meaningful to all actors. Power becomes manifest when one actor insists on restructuring (often reproducing) problems in a manner judged unacceptable by others. Analysis of two case studies will show how the familiar three faces of power express themselves in collaborative knowledge development. It is recommended that these new practices also require methods for better orchestrating power besides a methodology for successful structuring learning through collaborative research practices.

scholarly journals Towards a multi-criteria framework for stereotomy – Workflows for subtractive fabrication in complex geometries

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 468-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayani Fernando ◽  
Simon Weir ◽  
Dagmar Reinhardt ◽  
Adam Hannouch
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing ◽  
Essential Condition ◽  
Robotic Fabrication ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Comparative Case Studies ◽  
End Effectors

Abstract In a context of stereotomy, robotic subtractive cutting enables design-to-production processes that integrate craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technology. This paper discusses empirical research into the fabrication of complex and custom-designed geometries by means of robotic subtractive cutting, with a specific focus on modular elements and joint typologies that form an essential condition for self-supporting stone structures. The paper presents research findings in two parts. In the first part, four case studies for jointing techniques and a cross-comparison between these are introduced to derive strategies for multiple criteria, including macro-and-micro geometries, modules and joints, structural performance, material variations, machine cutting methods and end-effectors, and robotic workspace. In the second part, the paper focuses on the structural performance of the joint geometry typologies, expanded towards material constraints and robotic fabrication process. The paper concludes with a discussion on these varied subtractive cutting methodologies and a resulting design-to-fabrication workflow, and indicates future research work. Highlights Demonstrates applications of stereotomic practice for robotic subtractive cutting. Reports on comparative case studies for four different module and joint structures. Discusses structural performance for Interlocking base block geometries. Provides a multi-criteria framework for structural, material/machine cutting methods. Develops a design-to-fabrication workflow in robotic subtractive cutting.

scholarly journals Assessing Land Use Planning Tools to Mitigate Odour and Lighting Nuisance Related to Cannabis Production

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Pugliese ◽  
Jordan Scholten ◽  
Samantha Yeung
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Southern Ontario ◽  
Land Owners ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Planning Policies

Cannabis production has expanded significantly across southern Ontario with the legalisation of theindustry. Much of this expansion has occurred within the rural countryside, through the utilisation of existinggreenhouse infrastructure. While the growth of this sector provides economic benefits to rural communities, complaints from adjacent residents related to lighting and odour issues are common and mitigation of such issues is complex. Land use planning policies have been established across southern Ontario to manage the development of cannabis greenhouses; however, policies vary by region and countyand the appropriateness of these policies have not been tested. This study seeks to analyse municipalplanning policies that regulate cannabis production and understand the impacts of these policies on sector,adjacent land owners and rural communities. Planning policies will be analysed at the municipal, regional orcounty level, with the creation of a database to highlight consistency and differences between communities. Case studies will be utilised to gain better insights into the challenges and opportunities related to cannabis production and planning mitigation. This presentation will provide a summary of current research findings, including highlights of a municipal scan of zoning by-law policies and informalinsights into policy appeals in southern Ontario.

Hypervideo and Cognition

2011 ◽  
pp. 26-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Chambel ◽  
Carmen Zahn ◽  
Matthias Finke
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Knowledge Building ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information Structures ◽  
Video Information ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Spatio Temporal

This chapter discusses how advanced digital video technologies, such as hypervideo, can be used to broaden the spectrum of meaningful learning activities. Hypervideo is conceptualized as the true integration of video into nonlinear information structures by means of spatio-temporal links. Based on cognitive-psychological perspectives, the discussion focuses on the way cognitive and socio-cognitive processes relate to the specific characteristics of hyperlinked videos, and how they inform their design. Then, with regard to technology, two approaches are introduced, providing tools for knowledge building and interaction with nonlinear information structures based on dynamic video information. Case studies and research findings are presented and prospects for future research are outlined.

scholarly journals FOSTERING THE EFFECTIVE USAGE OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 858-867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo SERPELL ◽  
Ximena FERRADA ◽  
Norma Larissa RUBIO
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Organizational Maturity ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Management Capabilities ◽  
System Prototype

The effective management of risk is critical for construction projects. However, research findings show that risk management is either not used or done ineffectively in domestic construction projects. One of the primary reasons for this appears to be the lack of risk management (RM) capabilities and knowledge. A study aimed at developing a system for supporting the effective use of RM is presented. The system has been designed so as to provide the required functionality to assist owners and contractors to develop their capabilities to manage risk effectively, including: a) to assess the existing RM organizational maturity and to report on the existing gaps, b) to propose recommendations for improving the organizational RM capabilities in the light of the detected gaps, and c) to help companies with the im­plementation and improvement of RM within the organization. The system prototype has been successfully applied in several companies that served as initial case studies. It is anticipated that the system will assist clients and contractors to advance effective risk management capabilities and to improve their project risk management performance in the me­dium range. The system can also be applied in other countries that face the same RM difficulties.

scholarly journals Activating the Teaching-Research Nexus in Smaller Universities: Case Studies Highlighting Diversity of Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-158
Author(s):  
William E. Boyd ◽  
◽  
Meg O'Reilly ◽  
Danny Bucher ◽  
Kath Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Dimensions Of Learning ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Teaching Research

The teaching-research nexus (TRN) has become an important process in the modern University, providing both identity to university scholarship and a device for the integration of academics’ work. Over the last decade many reports have identified the need to both establish institution-wide processes to embed and support TRN, and assist in academic professional development in adopting TRN. This case study reports one such institutional project, focussing on one element of the staff development program, a TRN panel discussion by academics who have engaged TRN. The discussion was structured around the five TRN dimensions of: Learning through research; Research-led teaching; Researching teaching; Teaching informed research; Learning how to do research. By reflecting on their personal experiences, the presenters provided example and discussion of the diversity of options within TRN. In evaluating this event, we consider the diversity of subtlety of TRN. There are clearly advantages for students and staff alike, and TRN allows the curriculum to have a significant authenticity. In terms of teaching, research becomes a core learning tool and foundation of the curriculum. TRN then becomes the catalyst for merging boundaries between teachers and learners, lecturers and researchers: TRN becomes a truly twoway relationship.

scholarly journals Graded Modal Dependent Type Theory

2021 ◽  
pp. 462-490
Author(s):  
Benjamin Moon ◽  
Harley Eades III ◽  
Dominic Orchard
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Type Theory ◽  
Data Use ◽  
Type Checking ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Dependent Type Theory ◽  
Checking Procedure ◽  
Dependent Type

AbstractGraded type theories are an emerging paradigm for augmenting the reasoning power of types with parameterizable, fine-grained analyses of program properties. There have been many such theories in recent years which equip a type theory with quantitative dataflow tracking, usually via a semiring-like structure which provides analysis on variables (often called ‘quantitative’ or ‘coeffect’ theories). We present Graded Modal Dependent Type Theory (Grtt for short), which equips a dependent type theory with a general, parameterizable analysis of the flow of data, both in and between computational terms and types. In this theory, it is possible to study, restrict, and reason about data use in programs and types, enabling, for example, parametric quantifiers and linearity to be captured in a dependent setting. We propose Grtt, study its metatheory, and explore various case studies of its use in reasoning about programs and studying other type theories. We have implemented the theory and highlight the interesting details, including showing an application of grading to optimising the type checking procedure itself.

scholarly journals How Smart Operations Help Better Planning and Replenishment?

2018 ◽  
pp. 1637-1656
Author(s):  
Usha Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Information Requirements ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Longitudinal Case Studies ◽  
Planning Production ◽  
Improve Planning

This chapter discusses various roles of smart information in Supply Chains (SC) of digital age and tries to answer an important question - What types of collaborative arrangements facilitate smart operations to improve planning, production and timely replenishment? We have conducted longitudinal case studies with firms practicing SC collaborations and also using smart information for operations. Based on the case analysis, the companies are further classified as ‘smart planning' and ‘traditional planning'. Research findings show the importance of aligning SC partnerships based on smart information requirements. These findings are based on case studies of Indian firms with global SC collaboration. We also discuss the role of Big Data for the companies using smart planning.

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