LEARNING STRATEGIES WITH DIGITAL GAMES IN THE UNIVERSITY CONTEXT: MULTIPLE CASE STUDY

In this article, we report on four case studies of how higher education institutions have grappled with the demands of decolonisation of their curricula. In some respects, the cases differ in form and content, and the unique responses to decolonisation of each institution are described and analysed. An important similarity among the institutions was the use of extensive public lectures, seminars, and workshops as a common strategy to deal with the calls for the decolonising of curricula. The inquiry is motivated by our concern that some institutions, in an effort to comply, might resort to instrumentalist and quick-fix solutions to decolonise curricula, which result in decolonial-washing rather than substantive change. We discuss the following themes based on the data and literature: decolonial-washing; decolonising of curricula as a national project; political symbolism; and the need for complicated conversations. We also reflect on the methodology used in this study.

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Main dimensions that impact knowledge management and university-business-government collaboration in the Brazilian scenario

Revista de Gestão ◽

10.1108/rege-05-2018-0074 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 258-273 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Suzana Xavier Ribeiro ◽

Marcelo Seido Nagano

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Knowledge Creation ◽

Triple Helix ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Multiple Case Study ◽

Content Type ◽

Multiple Case ◽

The University ◽

University Industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how certain characteristics of the university–industry–government collaboration facilitate knowledge creation and management, hence innovation focusing on particularities of the Brazilian scenario. Design/methodology/approach As a conceptual basis, there are correlations between theories of knowledge management and the Triple Helix, a model referenced to university–industry–government cooperation. The research was conducted through a multiple case study at two National Institutes of Science and Technology (INCTs in Portuguese). Findings The main results show the importance of participation in the INCT program, as it enables the creation of an organizational structure with the coordinator’s leadership, who directs the flow of knowledge among organizations and stimulates innovation. Originality/value The choice of the topic is justified by the lack of studies on the identification and analyses of the main aspects of this type of collaboration in an integrated way.

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Adoption of innovative e-learning support for teaching: A multiple case study at the University of Waikato

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology ◽

10.14742/ajet.957 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

E. Marcia Johnson ◽

Bronwen Cowie ◽

Willem De Lange ◽

Garry Falloon ◽

Craig Hight ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Multiple Case Study ◽

First Year ◽

Learning Support ◽

Tertiary Teaching ◽

E Learning ◽

Multiple Case ◽

The University

<span>In response to recent social, economic, and pedagogical challenges to tertiary-level teaching and learning, universities are increasingly investigating and adopting e-learning as a way to engage and motivate students. This paper reports on the first year of a two-year (2009-2010) qualitative multiple case study research project in New Zealand. Using perspectives from activity theory and the scholarship of teaching, the research has the overall goal of documenting, developing, and disseminating effective and innovative practice in which e-learning plays an important role in tertiary teaching. A "snapshot" of each of the four 2009 cases and focused findings within and across cases are provided. This is followed by an overall discussion of the context, "within" and "across" case themes, and implications of the research.</span>

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Elements to Successful Interpretation: A Multiple Case Study of Five National Parks

Journal of Interpretation Research ◽

10.1177/109258720400900202 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 9-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Doug Knapp ◽

Gregory M. Benton

Keyword(s):

Learning Strategies ◽

National Parks ◽

Participant Observation ◽

Multiple Case Study ◽

Community Outreach ◽

Basic Program ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Multiple Case ◽

Interpretive Programs

The multiple case study described further investigates and identifies elements associated with successful interpretive programs through assessing what is perceived as important elements by interpreters in five U. S. National Park units. Data sources included semi-structured interviews with interpretive personnel, analysis of documentation related to interpretive programs in the units, and participant observation of interpretive programs conducted at each site. Four themes surfaced from this data: (a) an interpretive program must relate to the visitor, (b) it must attempt to achieve its goals through innovative techniques, (c) attain basic program needs and, (d) promote community outreach. One discrepancy found, based on the researchers’ analysis of program observations, was no attempt at receiving responses from the program participants. This “one-way” form of communication differs from the profession's interest in connecting with the visitor. One recommendation from this study is to explore constructivist learning strategies that could help bring about “two-way” communication between the interpreter and visitor.

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Influence of professor camp : a multiple case study on the Wakonse conference on college teaching

10.32469/10355/46857 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

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Crystal Aileen Gateley

Keyword(s):

Participant Observation ◽

Multiple Case Study ◽

College Teaching ◽

Faculty Work ◽

University Of Missouri ◽

Academic Workplace ◽

Included Review ◽

Multiple Case ◽

The University

Higher education faculty often enter their academic roles with little to no knowledge of effective teaching practices. Furthermore, many faculty work in academic climates where the importance of quality teaching is overshadowed by the primacy of research. The Wakonse Conference on College Teaching was established in 1990 to help faculty collaborate with one another to improve teaching. More than 2,500 faculty and future faculty have attended the conference, yet there has been no in depth exploration into the influence that the conference has for attendees. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the influence on teaching of the Wakonse Conference for faculty attendees from the University of Missouri during the academic year following their attendance at the conference. Furthermore, this study explored how communities of practice at the conference and in attendees' workplaces influenced their overall faculty development experiences. Archived document analysis included review of conference agendas and participant feedback from previous conferences. Participant observation was also conducted at the 2014 conference. In addition, a series of four interviews was conducted with 10 faculty members over a 1-year period to determine changes that could be attributed to attending the Wakonse Conference. Participants reported changes in thinking and action in both their personal and professional lives as a result of attending the conference. Although most participants reported a sense of community at the conference, a few reported instances of exclusion. Furthermore, limited support was found for the concept of an academic workplace community.

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Die Problematik der Implementierung von Kinästhetik in Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege – Eine Multiple Case-Study

Pflege ◽

10.1024/1012-5302/a000780 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Carola Maurer ◽

Heidrun Gattinger ◽

Hanna Mayer

Keyword(s):

Multiple Case Study ◽

Multiple Case

Zusammenfassung. Hintergrund: Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege investieren seit Jahren Ressourcen in die Entwicklung der Kinästhetikkompetenz der Pflegenden. Aus aktuellen Studien geht hervor, dass die Implementierung, bzw. die nachhaltige Förderung der Kinästhetikkompetenz problematisch ist, vertiefte Erkenntnisse zu den Ursachen fehlen jedoch. Fragestellung: Welche Hemmnisse verhindern eine nachhaltige Implementierung von Kinästhetik in Einrichtungen der stationären Langzeitpflege? Methode: Es wurde eine Multiple Case-Study in drei Einrichtungen der deutschsprachigen Schweiz durchgeführt. Aus leitfadengestützten Interviews und (fallbezogener) Literatur zum externen Kontext wurden in den Within-Case-Analysen die Daten induktiv verdichtet und diese Ergebnisse in der Cross-Case-Synthese miteinander verglichen und abstrahierend zusammengeführt. Ergebnisse: Die Synthese zeigt, dass die Implementierung von Kinästhetik innerhalb der Einrichtung auf drei verschiedenen Ebenen – der Leitungs-, Pflegeteam- und Pflegeperson-Ebene – als auch durch externe Faktoren negativ beeinflusst werden kann. Schlussfolgerungen: In der Pflegepraxis und -wissenschaft sowie im Gesundheitswesen benötigt es ein grundlegendes Verständnis von Kinästhetik und wie dieses im Kontext des professionellen Pflegehandelns einzuordnen ist. Insbesondere Leitungs- und implementierungsverantwortliche Personen müssen mögliche Hemmnisse kennen, um entsprechende Strategien entwickeln zu können.

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