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A strategy for a mini–education system to support transformational development in a developing community

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01 Jan 2007
TL;DR: The contribution of higher education in the national education systems is explored in this paper, where higher education has a critical role to play in developing and advancing national education system through generating and disseminating research knowledge in areas such as curriculum, teacher training, reading, financing, management, quality of teaching, gender, equity, education management, policy and planning.
Abstract: This paper explores the contribution of higher education in the national education systems. Higher education in Zambia has a critical role to play in developing and advancing the national education system through generating and disseminating research knowledge in areas such as curriculum, teacher training, reading, financing, management, quality of teaching, gender, equity, education management, policy and planning. The higher education sector is small but influential at other levels and in all sectors of national development and it functions as the only source of qualified professionals, managers and leaders. Higher education has a core function of research. However, the issue has attracted discussions in relation to the quality, relevance and utility of the research in relation to other levels of education, national development and international research agendas. Most research is done by individual or teams of researchers and there has been little institutional engagement in funded research except at research institutes. Higher education has not been given priority in funding because it was seen to be expensive and elitist and thus research funding has been a constraint. Recent global thinking advocates for improved funding for higher education to enable it to contribute effectively to other levels of education. Campaigns for increased funding for higher education are due to its perceived contribution in national development and in achieving Millennium Development Goals of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality and empowering women, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability, and developing a global partnership for development. Current policy in Zambia acknowledges the role of research in the operation and development of the education system. The policy framework is in place affirming that decision making in education will be informed by research done in collaboration with higher education.

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TL;DR: Torrance as discussed by the authors argued that both natural science and theology are restrict sciences, scientific methods should dependent properties of object,so natural sciences should be made out by experiment through the dialogue between nature and human,where Theology can only through believing in the God can be achieved.
Abstract: T.F.Torrance thinks that the rising of modern sciences was benefited from Reformed Theology.He thinks,both natural science and theology are restrict sciences,scientific methods should dependent properties of object,so natural sciences should be made out by experiment through the dialogue between nature and human,where Theology can only through believing in the God can be achieved.

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01 Jan 1998
TL;DR: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Considerations for Getting Started and Techniques for Achieving Theoretical Integration are presented.
Abstract: Part I: Introduction to Grounded Theory of Anselm Strauss Chapter 1: Inspiration and Background Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations Chapter 3: Practical Considerations for Getting Started Chapter 4: Prelude to Analysis Chapter 5: Strategies for Qualitative Data Analysis Chapter 6: Memos and Diagrams Chapter 7: Theoretical Sampling Chapter 8: Context Chapter 9: Process Chapter 10: Techniques for Achieving Theoretical Integration Chapter 11: The Use of Computer Programs in Qualitative Data Analysis Part II: Research Demonstration Project Chapter 12 Open Coding: Identifying Concepts Chapter 13: Developing Concepts in Terms of Their Properties and Dimensions Chapter 14: Analyzing Data for Context Chapter 15: Bringing Process Into the Analysis Chapter 16: Integrating Categories Part III: Finishing the Research Project Chapter 17: Writing Theses, Monographs, and Dissertations, and Giving Talks About Your Research Chapter 18: Criteria for Evaluation Chapter 19: Student Questions and Answers

33,113 citations

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01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present strategies for qualitative data analysis, including context, process and theoretical integration, and provide a criterion for evaluation of these strategies and answers to student questions and answers.
Abstract: Introduction -- Practical considerations -- Prelude to analysis -- Strategies for qualitative data analysis -- Introduction to context, process and theoretical integration -- Memos and diagrams -- Theoretical sampling -- Analyzing data for concepts -- Elaborating the analysis -- Analyzing data for context -- Bringing process into the analysis -- Integrating around a concept -- Writing theses, monographs, and giving talks -- Criterion for evaluation -- Student questions and answers to these.

31,251 citations

01 Jan 2009
TL;DR: This Discussion focuses on the design of the methodology section of a Qualitative Research Study, which involves mining data from Documents and Artifacts and dealing with Validity, Reliability, and Ethics.

16,091 citations

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12 Jul 2001
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an introduction to the process of conducting research, including the steps in the procedure of identifying a research problem, defining a purpose and research questions or hypotheses, and analyzing and interpreting quantitative data.
Abstract: Part I: AN INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH. 1. The Process of Conducting Research. 2. Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Part II: THE STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH. 3. Identifying a Research Problem. 4. Reviewing the Literature. 5. Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses. 6. Collecting Quantitative Data. 7. Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data. 8. Collecting Qualitative Data. 9. Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data. 10. Reporting and Evaluating Research. Part III: RESEARCH DESIGNS. 11. Experimental Designs. 12. Correlational Designs. 13. Survey Designs. 14. Grounded Theory Designs. 15. Ethnographic Designs. 16. Narrative Research Designs. 17. Mixed Methods Designs. 18. Action Research Designs. Appendix A: Answers to the Chapter Study Questions. Appendix B: Determine Size Using Sample Size Tables. Appendix C: Non-Normal Distribution. Appendix D: Strategies for Defending a Research Proposal. Glossary. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

13,492 citations

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14 Feb 1994
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a survey of the focus group research, focusing on the following topics: planning the group study, developing a questioning route, participants in a focus group, moderating skills, and conducting interviews with young people.
Abstract: PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. Overview of Focus Groups 2. Planning the Focus Group Study 3. Developing a Questioning Route 4. Participants in a Focus Group 5. Moderating Skills 6. Analyzing Focus Group Results 7. Reporting 8. Styles of Focus Group Research 9. Focus Group Interviews With Young People 10. International and Cross-Cultural Focus Groups Interviewing 11. Telephone and Internet Focus Group Interviewing 12. Focus Group Interviews Within the Organization 13. Modifications of Focus Groups 14. Answering Questions About the Quality of Focus Group Research

12,356 citations