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Barth, Matthias; Thomas, Ian – Environmental Education Research, 2012
Within the emerging field of research on education for sustainability (EfS), case studies are an important if not the predominant research approach, although often criticised for its lack of internal and external validity and a tendency to draw conclusions with insufficient rigour. While, basic concerns have been expressed and discussed in an…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Sustainability, Case Studies, Research Methodology
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Kezar, Adrianna; Sam, Cecile – ASHE Higher Education Report, 2010
This monograph provides a portrait of non-tenure-track faculty, describes studies of their experiences, and proposes plans of action. Much of the research, particularly early on, tried to provide a picture and description of this faculty that have been largely invisible for years. Therefore, "Portrait of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty" focuses on the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Tenure, Unions, Nontenured Faculty
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Skiba, Russell J.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1986
The synthesis of 35 single-subject nonaversive treatments of classroom behavior problems indicated that reinforcement and feedback are highly effective as a remedy across a variety of behaviors, settings, and administrative arrangements. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques
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Center, Bruce A.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1986
The paper proposes a statistical methodology for synthesizing single-subject research in special education. A regression model that can be used to generate effect sizes for both changes in slope and changes in level occuring as a result of the treatment intervention is outlined. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis