scholarly journals Aplicación de la Metodología de Investigación de Casos de Estudio a Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas Pymes del País

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Bergantino
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Previous Training

El documento describe el desarrollo de casos de estudio como investigación aplicada producto de un marco teórico básico y la experiencia de los investigadores y la viabilidad de su uso como herramienta académica y de vinculación. En concreto, el escrito describe la experiencia de la investigación aplicada recientemente, que produjo dos estudios de casos de pyme panameñas. La investigación anterior incluyó además de la escritura de los casos, la propuesta de una guía básica para la redacción de casos de estudio, que se utilizará con fines académicos. Los casos fueron validados para el aprendizaje y la enseñanza por grupos de estudiantes y pares académicos. Además de compartir esta experiencia que produjo la guía básica, consideramos importante explorar el desarrollo de casos de estudio como una herramienta para la vinculación de la Universidad y la Comunidad. Por lo tanto, este trabajo, además de explorar las opiniones de los dos primeros grupos sobre el uso de casos para fines enseñanza-aprendizaje, se complementa con las opiniones de un grupo de empresarios de PYMES.   Abstract. The paper describes the process of developing case studies for academic purposes within panamanian University, acccording to previous training and practically experience of the researchers. Specifically, it describes the experience of the applied research that produced two cases studies of Panamanian SMEs. The previous research included besides the cases, the proposal of a basic guide for writing case studies to be used for academic purposes. The cases utillity for learning and teaching purposes were validated by groups of students, and academic peers. In addition, besides sharing this experience that produced the basic guide, we considered important to explore the development of these case studies as a tool for University and Community engagement. Therefore, this paper, in addition to exploring the opinions of the first two groups on the use of case studies for academic purposes, it is complemented by a focus group lead of SME´s entrepreneurs, who explore the potential of fostering the development of this type of applied research.

Teaching Interreligious Encounter

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Gustafson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Comparative Theology ◽  
Guest Speakers

This chapter offers instructors in higher education some basic tools and elements of course design for interreligious encounter in the undergraduate classroom. Aiming at practice over theory, it provides practical suggestions for fostering interreligious understanding from the first day of class through the end of the semester. These suggestions include the use of guest speakers, interdisciplinary case studies, in-class reflections, and interreligious community engagement (i.e., “service learning”), among others. Further, it provides a concise bibliography of basic introductory texts for both students and instructors in the areas of comparative theology, theologies of religions and religious pluralisms, and interreligious studies and dialogue.

A Behavior Modification Classroom for Head Start Children with Problem Behaviors

1970 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Eileen Allen ◽  
Keith D. Turner ◽  
Paulette M. Everett
Keyword(s):  
Head Start ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Behavior Modification ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Demonstration Project ◽  
Maladaptive Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Repertoire ◽  
Head Start Children ◽  
Service Training

Twelve to 15 children with problem behaviors were enrolled in a demonstration head start class. The goals of the demonstration project were: (a) to provide remedial services for these children through the application of behavior modification procedures; (b) to provide head start teachers and related personnel with in-service training in behavior modification techniques; and (c) to conduct applied research based on the behavioral analyses of teacher-child interactions. Two case studies are presented. The first concerns an aggressively disruptive child, and the second, a child whose total behavioral repertoire consisted of bizarre and maladaptive behaviors.

scholarly journals Creative Activism: a pedagogical and research tool

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Morrow
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Environmental Activism ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
A Value ◽  
External Threat ◽  
Outreach Programme ◽  
Activist Groups

Environmental activism has a long history in protest, addressing issues of degradation and segregation that threaten existing ecologies, social and built fabrics. Environmental activism is traditionally understood as a reaction, chiefly by groups of people, against a perceived external threat. In the 60’s and 70’s, an activist stance began to emerge in the work of some artists and architects, who used creative methods such as performances, happenings, temporary spatial interventions etc to convey their political/aesthetic messages. Some of this work engaged directly with communities but predominantly it was the production of one individual working ‘outside’ society. However such actions demonstrated not only the power of the visual in conveying a political message but also the potential of conceptual creative approaches to reveal alternative values and hidden potentials. This marked a shift from activism as protestation towards an activism of reconceptualisation. Recently, activist groups have developed a more politically informed process. Whilst their ‘tools’ may resemble work from the 60’s and 70’s, their methodologies are nontraditional, ’rhizomatic’, pedagogical and fluid; working alongside, rather than against, the established power and funding structures. Such creative processes build new, often unexpected, stakeholder networks; offer neutral spaces in which contentious issues can be faced; and create better understanding of values and identities. They can also lead to permanent improvements and development in the physical fabric. This paper will discuss a pedagogical example of activism in architectural education. The event (www.fourdaysontheoutside.com) is in its fifth year of existence and as such has revealed a value and impulse beyond its learning and teaching value. The paper will discuss how the event contributes to the university’s outreach programme and how its structure acts as a seedbed for potential research projects and partnerships. UK Universities talk extensively about applied research but have few actual strategies by which to generate it. Fourdaysontheoutside offers some potential ways forward.

Technology Education Teachers' Professional Development Review Through Community Engagement

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Tome' Awshar Mapotse
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Technology Education ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Development Review ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Teachers Professional Development

It is the supreme art of an action research practitioner to awaken the joy of tapping into professional development review of Technology Education (TE) knowledge with the teachers as co-researchers. TE has been introduced as a new subject nationally and globally just few decades ago. Teachers and learners are still experiencing hurdles in implementing TE. Most teachers are poorly grounded in pedagogy and content knowledge of Technology Education. This AR study does not blame the limited teacher training in TE, as its intention was to empower such. The study was underpinned by critical theory and following the AR strategies and Technology Education Cascading Theory was envisaged to be incorporated. Focus group (interviews) was used as the method to engage these TE teachers. From the findings of the study, it has been proven that the AR approach study can be used in didactic and pedagogic situation to emancipate unqualified and under qualified Technology teachers.

scholarly journals Light as an ambient material in transformative urban “night” spaces

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 03011
Author(s):  
Meliti D. Dikeos
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Specific Site ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
The Subject

This study explores the subject of design and community engagement with regard to light as a transformative material in urban “night” spaces. Four unique case studies, each of which originated under the auspices of meeting specific site purposes or needs, nevertheless all represent the successful coming together of design, local suitability and ultimately, community support and participation.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking among Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Students in Higher Education: Reality or Fuss?

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bakadzi Moeti ◽  
Rabson Killion Mgawi ◽  
Waitshega Tefo Smitta Moalosi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Programme Content

Critical thinking is recognised as an influential attribute to achieve quality learning and teaching in higher education institutions world over. This interpretive research study explored the critical thinking among PGDE students at the University of Botswana. The aim of the study was to identify factors contributing to the application of critical thinking among teacher trainees. Data was collected from Cohort 2015/16 PGDE students, through one on one interview with 59 students and 2 focus group discussions comprising five students in each focus group between April to June 2016. The findings revealed that the teacher trainees had a lower description of critical thinking during interviews, but refined during focus group discussions; however, the students were wide aware of factors influencing their inabilities to think critically during their training. These finding clearly indicated that most students were not applying critical thinking during their training. Through the interviews and focus group discussion, the study also identified strategies to promote the application of critical thinking in areas of programme content, teaching and assessment methods and techniques, programme logistics and personal attributes. The findings are instrumental to various key stakeholders. Specifically, the findings inform education institutions, teacher educators and students on how to promote critical thinking during teacher training. The study was qualitative, as such the findings will not be generalised. As such a similar study is recommended among the PGDE and other students but using quantitative and or mixed methods to allow inferences and generalisations.

Pathways to Learning and Teaching indigenous and world music Ensembles

2012 ◽  
pp. 889-906
Author(s):  
Robert Burke ◽  
Sam Evans
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
World Music ◽  
Use Case ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Models ◽  
Teaching Plan ◽  
Learning Challenges ◽  
Teaching Principles ◽  
Music Ensembles

This article, which explores ensemble teaching models using the learning experiences of the Monash University World Music Orchestra (Australia) as an example, discusses both indigenous and world music in an ensemble setting. It also includes definitive processes for teaching both indigenous and world music ensembles, an investigation of teaching and learning challenges, and solutions for teachers. Learning and teaching principles and methods that facilitate multiple approaches toward the acquisition of skills and knowledge are discussed in an ordered teaching plan. Challenges, strategies, and solutions are central to the analysis, and use case studies as a guide.

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