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O'Neill, Barbara – Journal of Extension, 2013
The critical incident technique (CIT) is a qualitative research method where subjects are encouraged to tell personal stories that provide descriptive data. Researchers who use the CIT employ a structured methodology to encourage respondents to share their experiences regarding a particular topic. Incidents are considered effective/successful when…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Critical Incidents Method, Qualitative Research
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Tyre, Ashli; Feuerborn, Laura; Pierce, Jennifer – Preventing School Failure, 2011
When many students are tardy at the secondary level, teachers must continually restart instruction or delay beginning instructional periods throughout the school day. To address the considerable amount of instructional time lost caused by high rates of tardiness, the authors investigated the results of schoolwide intervention to reduce student…
Descriptors: Intervention, Tribally Controlled Education, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Program Effectiveness
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Crunkilton, Dhira D. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2009
The purpose of this study was to assess staff and client perspectives on the Internet-based Journey Mapping program evaluation tool. A drug court program was chosen for a case study research design. Six staff and 10 clients participated in interviews and observations, and also responded to a questionnaire. A staff survey provided additional data.…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Critical Incidents Method, Evaluation Methods, Research Methodology
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Robins, Arthur J.; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Reports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a training program for foster grandparents employed at a residential center for disturbed children. Describes training objectives focused on the role of the foster grandparents in helping their charges to develop socially acceptable behavior. A cognitive problem-solving strategy was taught.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Children, Critical Incidents Method
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Mitchell, Ojmarrh; MacKenzie, Doris L.; Perez, Deanna M. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2005
This research addresses the question: Does the military atmosphere of a treatment-oriented boot camp lead to greater reductions in antisocial attitudes and cognitions than a standard correctional facility that is also treatment-oriented? A self-report measure of antisocial attitudes and cognitions was collected from 118 inmates randomly assigned…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Resident Camp Programs, Therapeutic Environment, Critical Incidents Method