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Anderson, Kim L.; Davis, Bonnie M. – Corwin, 2012
This unique collaboration between a veteran educator and a psychotherapist shows that the educators who are most effective in teaching diverse student populations are the ones who can "see students clearly and respond to their needs without hesitation or bias." Framed around an original, eight-stage model of diversity development, this book…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Cultural Relevance
Hieneman, Meme; Childs, Karen; Sergay, Jane – Brookes Publishing Company, 2006
Now the theory and research behind the positive behavior support (PBS) process--an approach already proven effective in schools and community programs--has been transformed into a practical, easy-to-use guide that's perfect for sharing with parents. Developed by educators and families, this user-friendly handbook offers parents easy-to-follow…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Behavior Problems, Parents, Positive Reinforcement
Martin, David S.; And Others – 1989
The 22 case studies in this book offer a variety of real-life school controversies designed to provoke dialogue among students and practitioners. The problems presented here demonstrate the inter-relatedness of curriculum decision-making and problem-solving with other educational system functions. The case studies are grouped according to five…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Elementary Secondary Education
Amundson, Norman E. – Canadian Counsellor, 1985
Explores how a story completion method can be used in career counselling to help clients identify and clarify their values and problem solving strategies. A series of situations is presented for use with youths and adults. Emphasizes flexibility and collaboration within a structured interviewing format. (Author/MCF)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Counseling, Case Studies, Content Analysis
O'Connor, Mal – 1997
The Family to Family Initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation has encouraged states to reconceptualize, redesign, and reconstruct their foster care systems. By 1996, the Foundation had selected and funded five states and six counties in two other states to develop family-centered, neighborhood-based family foster care systems within one or more…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Organizational Development
Schleifer, Maxwell J., Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The effects of differing attitudes toward money on family life are discussed using a sample case from family counseling services. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Case Studies, Decision Making, Emotional Problems
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Lowenstein, Marc; Grites, Thomas J. – NACADA Journal, 1993
A discussion of ethics in college academic advising looks at four ideals of ethics (utility, justice, respect for persons, and fidelity), proposes eight ethical principles for advising, and applies them in five hypothetical case studies. The principles are suggested for training purposes, not as a code of ethics. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Case Studies, Counselor Role, Counselor Training
Stolovitch, Harold D.; Keeps, Erica J. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1991
Discussion of the case study method focuses on its use to improve human performance. Critical and variable attributes of case studies are described, guidelines for creating a case are suggested, case study method types and formats are discussed, and criteria for evaluating the quality of a case study are presented. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Hudspeth, DeLayne R. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1991
Discusses the use of interactive design principles for case materials. Topics discussed include the functions of case materials, including bridging theory and practice, problem solving, and motivation; the potential for interaction; considering instructional needs; elements of interaction, including responding, feedback, and branching; and levels…
Descriptors: Branching, Case Studies, Feedback, Instructional Design
Rowe, Helga A. H. – 2000
This book presents a 12-step self-help program to assist people in their quest to move out of depression and away from anxiety. The program offers daily procedures to complete each of the steps along with self-scoring records to enable participants to track their progress. The sections give an overview of the program's structure by describing what…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
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Lewis, Paul – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1998
Describes visualization methods used to design projects intended to improve the quality of life in developing countries, but which are also applicable to group problem-solving situations. Details main stages of a case study. Demonstrates that the techniques improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the problem-solving process and the quality of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making Skills, Developing Nations, Group Discussion
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Monaco, Theresa M.; Georgiades, William Den Hartog – Roeper Review, 1986
Teachers have successfully used three Principles of Teacher Training (Curry Sato, 1984) as guidelines for identifying and solving instructional problems with gifted students. Teaching styles were changed through training, which was (1) reinforced through appropriate materials; (2) attempted to meet participants' specific needs; and (3) was…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
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Bottge, Brian A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2001
This article describes a video- and computer-based program used to motivate and develop mathematics skills in middle school students with disabilities. The program emphasizes real-life problems such as building a cage for a pet, a skate boarding ramp, and a "hovercraft" frame. Case studies illustrate the program's effectiveness with individual…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, Experiential Learning
Mitroff, Ian – 1997
Ways in which to identify the correct problems to solve thereby avoiding the misappropriation of time, talent, and resources are presented. The text is divided into 3 parts: "The Foundation for Smart Thinking,""How to Solve the Right Problems," and "Systems Thinking for the Systems Age." The chapters under these headings are: Chapter 1, "The…
Descriptors: Administration, Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
Osborne, Larry N.; Nakamura, Margaret – 2000
This textbook covering the basic techniques of systems analysis targeted to the librarian or information professional contains the following chapters: (1) Understanding Systems Analysis; (2) The Historical Development of Systems Analysis; (3) The Human Element; (4) Identifying and Defining Problems; (5) Collecting Data; (6) Analyzing and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Analysis, Flow Charts, Information Services
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