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Solidarity through Collaborative Research
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Ritchie, Stephen M.; Rigano, Donna L. – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2007
While numerous publications signal the merits of collaborative research, few studies provide interpretive analyses of collaborative-research practices or collaborative relationships. Through this multiple case study design of collaborative-research teams, the authors attempt to provide such an analysis by focusing on the collaborative-research…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Researchers, Case Studies, Qualitative Research
Establishing University-Community Partnerships: Processes and Benefits
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Buys, Nicholas; Bursnall, Samantha – Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2007
Many academics do not view community engagement as a priority in their work. Yet, in an increasingly competitive funding environment, there is evidence that many benefits arise from the creation of university-community partnerships. This paper describes a study that documents the experience of seven academics successfully establishing community…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship, Community Benefits, Educational Benefits
An Action Research Look at the Communication Strategies of Adult Learners.
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Kebir, Catherine – TESOL Journal, 1994
Identifies how well immigrant students can communicate among themselves. This research consists of eight steps: (1) identifying the problem; (2) investigating suitable research methods; (3) defining terms; (4) reviewing the literature; (5) doing preliminary investigations; (6) hypothesizing; (7) realizing outcomes for learners; (8) reporting. (12…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Students, Classroom Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Evaluating the Educational Experiences of Students with Profound and Multiple Disabilities in Inclusive and Segregated Classroom Settings: An Australian Perspective
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Foreman, Phil; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Pascoe, Sue; King, Brian Smyth – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
An increasing amount of research attention is being directed toward the educational experiences of students with profound and multiple disabilities. One technique that has allowed a better understanding of alertness and involvement in members of this population is behavior state assessment. In this study, eight matched pairs of school-aged…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Educational Experience, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities
Early Childhood Numeracy in a Multiage Setting
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Wood, Karen; Frid, Sandra – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2005
This research is a case study examining numeracy teaching and learning practices in an early childhood multiage setting with Pre-Primary to Year 2 children. Data were collected via running records, researcher reflection notes, and video and audio recordings. Video and audio transcripts were analysed using a mathematical discourse and social…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Teaching Methods, Mixed Age Grouping, Problem Solving
The Way of Tradition: Life in an Orthodox Jewish School. ACER Research Series No. 103.
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Bullivant, B. M. – 1978
This anthropological and sociological study of a Jewish school (the Lubavitcher School) in Victoria, Australia examines the problems of an ethnic group trying to preserve its culture and values within a multicultural society. The study focuses on pressures facing both students and teachers over 15 months. The three major parts of the book discuss…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Educational Anthropology, Educational Objectives