scholarly journals Adults changing careers through university education: Making meaning of quantitative career assessment scores through an integrative structured interview

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McMahon ◽  
Mark Watson ◽  
Louis Zietsman
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Education ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Career Assessment ◽  
Career Changers ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Adult Career ◽  
Narrative Career Counselling

Orientation: Career change in adulthood is becoming a norm and university education is a pathway to new careers. Career psychologists are well positioned to assist adult career changers. Contemporary approaches to diverse client groups and integrating career assessment with narrative career counselling are needed. Research purpose: This article reports on an innovative approach to assisting adult career changers through the complementarity of an integrative structured interview (ISI) and the self-directed search (SDS) career assessment questionnaire. Motivation for the study: The overall aim of this research was to explore the career transition experiences of adult university learners. The secondary aims were to investigate the complementarity of quantitative career assessment (i.e. the SDS) and narrative interviewing (i.e. the ISI) and how adult university learners engaged with the ISI. This article reports on the secondary aims by considering excerpts from case study interviews. Research design, approach and method: This qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, multiple case study research presents case studies of two adult university learners: an Australian male student and a South African female student. Participants completed the SDS prior to engaging in a four-part semi-structured interview that incorporated the ISI. Main findings: The findings revealed that the participants told rich stories that related past, present and future life and work experiences to their SDS three-letter codes. Their stories revealed how quantitative career assessment scores and narrative career counselling may be integrated through a structured interview. Practical and managerial implications: Adult career changers told meaningful stories about their quantitative SDS scores. The findings suggest that narrative career counselling may be useful for adult career changers and that the ISI could provide a model for career psychologists who support them. Implications of the findings suggest that managers and human resource personnel working in organisations may assist adult career changers by offering them access to psychological support that uses quantitative career assessment as a foundation for career story telling. Contribution or value-add: The research provides an innovative response to challenges in career psychology to develop contemporary responses to diverse client groups and to integrate career assessment with narrative career counselling.

Hindrance to the Integration of e-learning Adoption in Nigerian Universities

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Abasiama G. Akpan ◽  
Chris Eriye Tralagba
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
University Education ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
University System ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
The University

Electronic learning or online learning is a part of recent education which is dramatically used in universities all over the world. As well as the use and integration of e-learning is at the crucial stage in all developing countries. It is the most significant part of education that enhances and improves the educational system. This paper is to examine the hindrances that influence e-learning in Nigerian university system. In order to have an inclusive research, a case study research was performed in Evangel University, Akaeze, southeast of Nigeria. The paper demonstrates similar hindrances on country side. This research is a blend of questionnaires and interviews, the questionnaires was distributed to lecturers and an interview was conducted with management and information technology unit. Research had shown the use of e-learning in university education which has influenced effectively and efficiently the education system and that the University education in Nigeria is at the crucial stage of e-learning. Hence, some of the hindrances are avoiding unbeaten integration of e-learning. The aim of this research is to unravel the barriers that impede the integration of e-learning in universities in Nigeria. Nevertheless, e-learning has modified the teaching and learning approach but integration is faced with many challenges in Nigerian University.

How can creative practice facilitate reflection on self-learning? Implications for narrative career counselling

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Brammar ◽  
Katarina Lezova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Individual Case ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Creative Practice ◽  
Narrative Career Counselling ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
Writing Task

This study uses an individual case study to explore how creative practice can facilitate reflection on self-learning from a narrative career counselling perspective. The case study features the original creative output and associated writing task produced by a higher education student as part of a skills award. The study considers what is meant by creativity and the use of creative practices in narrative career counselling. Based on the case study, it considers the potential implications for narrative career counselling regarding the use of creative practice to facilitate both reflection and stimulate internal and external dialogues around self-learning.

Examining process constructs of narrative career counselling: an exploratory case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McMahon ◽  
Mark Watson ◽  
Candice Chetty ◽  
Christopher Norman Hoelson
Keyword(s):  
Career Counselling ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Narrative Career Counselling

scholarly journals Using an inquiry-based approach to enhance grade 3 learners’ basic science concepts development

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1065-1072
Author(s):  
Zukiswa Nhase ◽  
Chinedu I.O. Okeke ◽  
Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Language Of Instruction ◽  
Interpretive Case Study ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Science Concepts ◽  
Grade 3

This study explored Grade 3 teachers’ use of an inquiry-based approach to mediate the development of basic science concepts among learners within the socio-cultural theory. This study adopted interpretive case study research of the qualitative type, using a sample of four (4) female teachers who use the home language of learners as the language of instruction. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide and observational schedule which was properly validated. Analysis of data was achieved through thematic data analysis. The result of the study revealed that the foundation phase teachers are aware of the importance of the use of the inquiry-based approach in mediating the development of basic science concepts by the learners, but only one out of the four participants implemented it. Thus, it was recommended that there should be a provision of further professional development spaces that promote a community of practice in using an Inquiry-Based Approach in the Foundation Phase.   Keywords: Basic science concepts, Grade 3 teachers, Foundation Phase, Inquiry-Based approach

scholarly journals PROSES IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN KUALITAS

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
ARIEF RAHMANA ◽  
INDRYATI SUNARYO ◽  
DRADJAD IRIANTO ◽  
UBUH BUCHARA HIDAJAT
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Quality Assurance System ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Assurance System

Study of The Implementation Process of Quality Management (Case Study Research In Company X). This research is carried out to study implementation process of quality management,which consists of three stages namely introduction, adoption, and adaptation. Research strategy in this research is case study research in Company X, which is a company that already has the ability to export and certified quality assurace system. Prime method of collecting data is structured interview with director, managers, supervisors, and employees Company X. The result indicate that in the introduction stage are shown by customer recognition of quality product, Company X began to export, and demand of foreign customer to quality assurance system. In the adoption stage are shown by company’s plan for certification of quality assurance system, certification of quality assurance system, and quality improvement. Meanwhile, in the adaptation stage are shown by recertification of quality assurance system, upgrading of quality assurance system,and production process evaluation. Those result give insight that Company X has carried out continuous quality improvement through quality management implementation with the aim to enhance customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals Maintaining Urban Complexities: Seeking Revitalization without Gentrification of an Industrial Riverfront in Gothenburg, Sweden

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-77
Author(s):  
Gabriella Olshammar
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
University Education ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Study Research

This article presents case study research performed in a small-scale and centrally located industrial site by the riverfront in Gothenburg, Ringön. It has been highlighted in municipal visions to develop according to its very own circumstances, meaning small-scale and zoned for industrial use. Being closely located to the historic core of the city and surrounded by large construction sites, Ringön has received a lot of attention lately in local newspapers, research, university education and social media. The area is repeatedly pictured as redundant, with some rough potential to become something of a hipster mekka. However, this coverage mostly recognises newcomers from the creative industries and art, while neglecting existing repair-shops and small-scale manufacturing industries. To picture an area as redundant and in need of improvements, exemplifies a feature of gentrification, where extant qualities are seldom appreciated, and where outsiders define the needs to revitalize. The purpose is here to understand and shed light on a diversity of perspectives and interests among Ringön stakeholders, i.e. the insiders, who together affect the development in question. In order to grasp the complexity of the process, I develop a many-faceted narrative in line with Bent Flyvbjerg’s approach to case study research. Meaning-making histories and activities that have come forward in field studies are sorted into eras that are considered lost, still alive, almost lost or recently found. This play of thought is inspired by current discourses on worlds coming to an end, as interpreted by Déborah Danowski and Eduardo Viveiros de Castro. In addition, the concept of “urban glue” from Nigel Thrift is introduced to illustrate how Ringön embodies an era that is certainly still alive.

scholarly journals Pengenalan Abjad pada Anak Usia Dini Melalui Media Kartu Huruf

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-66
Author(s):  
Ratna Pangastuti ◽  
Siti Farida Hanum
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Initial Letter ◽  
Card Game ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Similar Shape ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach

This study aims to examine factors that affect a child's ability to recognize letters of the alphabet and distinguish several letters that have similar sounds and shape. By using alphabetical card (flashcard) researchers want to improve the ability of objects in recognizing and distinguish letters. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with case study research in action research design. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Semi-structured interview used by researchers to obtain the completeness of the data and find out the problem in detail. The results obtained that the development of the alphabetical is increasing because of stimulus with a alphabetical card. With a child's card game it becomes more fun to recognize the alphabets and can directly play with the alphabetical card directly. In addition to recognizing the alphabets, with a child's alphabetical card can also explore his knowledge through the pictures, colors and shapes that existed in the letters. It indicates that subject has achieved good results in recognizing the alphabet, since from the beginning he has not been able to distinguish the present letters than subject can distinguish letters of similar shape. In addition, subject also able to know the initial letter of a word and can read it.

scholarly journals What are the Purposes of Teachers for Using the eTwinning Platform and the Effects of the Platform on Teachers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Sema ACAR ◽  
Bilge PEKER
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Volunteer Teachers ◽  
Content Analysis Method

Abstract: This study is a qualitative case study research, determining the purposes of teachers to use the eTwinning platform and to examine the effects of the platform on teachers. The study group consisted of 15 volunteer teachers who carried out eTwinning projects rewarded with quality labels. In the study, the data were obtained through a semi-structured interview form, and the content analysis method was used in the data analysis. According to the results obtained, it was concluded that teachers used the eTwinning platform in order to make projects, participate in online courses, contribute to their professional development and collaborate. The platform has a great contribution to teachers both personally and professionally. As a result, it is obvious that the eTwinning platform is very useful for teachers. The platform is so effective that it contributes to the professional and personal development of teachers, and even changes their perspective on the profession.

scholarly journals MENGAPA WAJIB PAJAK MENGIKUTI TAX AMNESTY (STUDI KASUS DI SOLO)

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 415
Author(s):  
Titik Setyaningsih ◽  
Antin Okfitasari
Keyword(s):  
Government Regulation ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Tax Amnesty ◽  
Tax Payers

Tax amnesty program was obtain to apply Republic Indonesia government regulation number 11 year 2016. The present study aims at providing why do tax payers take tax amnesty. This study used Case Study Research approach. A single case study approach was choosen because one data was enough to achieve the research objective. Data were gathered by questionnaire and semi-structured interview with tax payers in Solo Raya. The finding shows that comprehension of tax amnesty only can be understood three of tax payers, they take tax amnesty program by working together with tax consultant, and the problems are for arranging technical and minim for socialization become obstruction of tax amnesty realization. The limitation of this research is not using comparative case study. In addition, this research timming is limited. However this research raises the higher of leader or personal commitment to do tax amnesty program with the hope by increasing regular tax amnesty socialization, simplification of procedure tax amnesty for small business tax payers, also if tax amnesty results, the tax money, actually were used for public wealthy.

scholarly journals Perception and Response of Religious Leaders in Precaution Transmission of COVID-19 Through Handling and Burial of Dead Bodies in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurhayati ◽  
Tri Bayu Purnama
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Dead Body ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Dead Bodies ◽  
Over 40 Years

Abstract One of the roles of religious leaders/ulama that can prevent the transmission of COVID-19 is education and socialization in the process of handling and burial of corpses. The varying practice on handling and burial of corpse in the community, as well as different perceptions of each cleric, are factors that hinder the implementation of the corpse handling and burial protocol with the COVID-19 procedure. This study aims to understand the differences in perceptions and responses of ulama in the process of handling and burial of dead bodies in Indonesia. This study interviewed 6 prominent ulama figures in each of the significant Islamic religious organizations in Indonesia as representatives of each practice of handling and burial of corpse. The case study research design with a structured interview guide was carried out by telephone in the COVID-19 pandemic. Data analysis was carried out with content analysis to classify variations in perception and response to the corpse handling and burial process with the COVID-19 procedure. All scholars interviewed in this study were men over 40 years of age and understand that the COVID-19 procedure in handling and burial of dead bodies can reduce the potential for disease transmission even though some clerical figures argue that there is a difference in opinion between ulama and the COVID-19 procedure. All scholars / religious leaders say that the handling and burial of the dead body using the COVID-19 protocol must be carried out by considering the possibility of disease transmission. However, some have adjusted the procedure to the religious values ​​held by the organization. Comprehensive socialization and coordination can reduce misperceptions and misinformation in the process of handling and burial for corpses with the COVID-19 procedure so that the carrying out of handling and burial of dead bodies can prevent new COVID-19 clusters in the community.

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