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On Teaching the Nature of Science: Perspectives and Resources
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Radloff, Jeffrey – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2016
In this paper, I present a critical review of the recent book, "On Teaching the Nature of Science: Perspectives and Resources," written by Douglas Allchin (2013). This publication presents an in-depth examination of the nature of science construct, as well as instruction for educators about how to teach it effectively utilizing…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Teaching Methods, Case Studies
Summary and Analysis of the Case Studies: Themes across the Cases.
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Baizerman, Michael; Compton, Donald W.; Stockdill, Stacey Hueftle – New Directions for Evaluation, 2002
Summarizes and analyzes the four case studies of this theme issue. The analyses consider the three structural elements of evaluation capacity building (ECB): overall ECB process; actual ECB practices; and ECB occupational orientation and practitioner role. Provides a practical checklist for assessing ECB at an organization and a framework for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Models, Program Evaluation
An Analysis of Ethical Challenges in Evaluation.
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Smith, Nick L. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2002
Reviews a collection of 10 case descriptions of ethical problems in evaluation and 10 commentaries on them that appeared in the "American Journal of Evaluation" from 1998 to 2001. Explores the meaning of "ethical problems" and the relationship of ethics to best practices. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Ethics, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
"The Art of Case Study Research" Book Review.
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Stake, Robert – Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation/La Revue canadienne d'evaluation de programme, 1996
The presentation of case study research in this book is based on a disciplined, qualitative inquiry into a single case, rather than quantitative methodologies or case studies for instructional purposes. Practical suggestions are given for gathering and organizing data and for data interpretation and reporting. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research
The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation's "The Program Evaluation Standards: How to Assess Evaluations of Educational Programs" [Book Review].
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Hansen, Joe B.; Patton, Michael Quinn – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1994
Two reviews consider the program-evaluation standards of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluations. This edition makes the complexity, risks, and power of evaluation clear through descriptive writing and case illustrations. The organization and content of the standards document are described. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
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Gilstrap, Robert L.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1995
Reviews "Thematic Units: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Science and Social Studies" (Fredericks, Meinbach, and Rothlein); "Using Poetry across the Curriculum: A Whole Language Approach" (Chatton); "Getting Down to Cases: Learning to Teach with Case Studies" (Wassermann); "Phonic Phacts" (Goodman); and "English As a Second Language: 25…
Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), Phonics, Poetry
"Flexible Work Arrangements: Managing the Work-Family Boundary" by B. Gottlieb, E. K. Kelloway, and E. Barham. Book Review.
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Daly, Kerry – Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 1999
Finds that Gottlieb et al.'s work provides an excellent overview of flexible work arrangements in a variety of work organizations for managers, human-resources professionals, and employees. Considers the work an excellent primer presenting useful information about alternative work arrangements, factors involved in work/family clashes,…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Case Studies, Employer Employee Relationship, Family Work Relationship