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Showing 1 to 20 of 56 for “"knowledge development"”.
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Knowledge-development in applied science: the case of range management
… to the traditional view uÌ uat describes the knowledge-development process in applied science as just science applied to social problems, that wider social goals, values, concepts, and criteria play a definite role in shaping the applied science knowledge-development process. The first …
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Knowledge Development, Technology and Quality of Experience in Collaborative Learning Environments
… outcomes and experience along the collaborative knowledge development process. More recently, technology has played a key role to face the new challenges related to COVID-19, which forced the learning process to move to virtual or hybrid environments. This research focuses on the quality of …
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Using Writing Assignments to Promote Conceptual Knowledge Development in Engineering Statics
… of statics in recent years range widely, from development of courseware and assessment tools to experiential and other "hands-on" learning techniques. This dissertation reports the findings from a multi-year, dual-institution study investigating possible links between short writing assignments …
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Pre-Service Teacher's Professional Knowledge Development Of Phonological Awareness Through Constructivist Learning Engagements
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Prospective Teacher Educators' Knowledge Development Through the Creation of Multimedia Case Studies of Practice
… teacher educator preparation and professional development has received little attention from researchers and its pedagogical knowledge domain is often generalized from that of teachers. This study therefore explored the knowledge development of prospective teacher educators through creating …
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Exploring what contributes to the knowledge development of secondary physics and physical science teachers in a continuous professional development context
… research, to investigate what contributes to the development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of physics and physical science teachers who participate in a content-specific continuous professional development program. There were five participants in this study. The researcher conducted …
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Analysis of orthopaedic device development in South Africa: Mapping the landscape and understanding the drivers of knowledge development and knowledge diffusion through networks
… is applied to understand orthopaedic device development in South Africa. Knowledge development and knowledge diffusion are fundamental components of any innovation system. The thesis hypothesises that the functions “knowledge development” and “knowledge diffusion through networks” of the …
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Science as practice: a methodological critique and case study
… of a ’practice’ conception of scientific knowledge and activities as the basis for a suitable methodology for Science and Technology Studies. In order to do this, I examine the methodologies proposed by two sociologists who can be very broadly construed to be working within the tradition …
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Developing TPACK in Practice: a multiple case study of higher education instructors
… 2011; Redmond, 2011). While professional development in higher education can offer instructors opportunities to develop knowledge and competencies that may enhance their practice (Lowenthal, 2008; Desimone, et. al 2002), many professional development experiences around technology either …
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Teacher Knowledge: An Ideal Typology
ABSTRACT Title of Dissertation: TEACHER KNOWLEDGE: AN IDEAL TYPOLOGY Gordon Anthony Michaloski, Doctor of Philosophy, 2009 Dissertation directed by: Professor Linda Valli, Department of Curriculum and Instruction This collective case study examined the possible roles for received knowledge and …
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Understanding key account management
… of work in terms of its contribution to knowledge within the literature of Key Account Management and its underlying theories, and relative to alternative research methodologies: Part 2: ‘Understanding Key Account Management’, starting on page 31, gives an account of the author’s research …
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Enacting the 3rd Cycle Science Education Curriculum in Timor-Leste
… and educators as a strategy to advance the development of this country and its young learners. It was also hoped that increasing the scientific literacy of Timorese society would enable them to respond to the challenges of integrating into the regional and global economy of the 21st century. …
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Are Net Zero Apprenticeships Fit For Purpose in Wales? A Quality Review with Apprentices, Providers and Industry Experts
… of satisfaction with resources, support, and knowledge development, with most apprentices reporting an improved understanding of green skills since the programme commenced. However, results also reveal variability in employer support and limited opportunities for practical application. A small …
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Cultural Expressions, Meanings, Beliefs, and Practices of Mexican American Women During the Postpartum Period: An Ethnonursing Study
… findings from this study focus first on nursing knowledge development, pointing the direction for future research to determine effective nursing care actions. Early interventions assist in providing culturally congruent care to postpartum Mexican American women. Implications for nursing research, …
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Financial literacy and competency of executive nursing leaders: A mixed methods study
… determine how ENLs develop and apply financial knowledge. Financial literacy (FL) helps in planning, implementing, and evaluating fiscal decisions, but many ENLs report weaknesses in this core competency. An explanatory-sequential mixed-methods study was conducted to psychometrically test the …
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Waste-Based Bioenergy: operationalising Technology Innovation System analysis to go beyond assessments of potential into implementation
… in the global transition to sustainable development. There exist synergistic opportunities in simultaneously tackling the two issues via the generation of bioenergy from suitable waste streams. This potential has been successfully exploited elsewhere in the world; however, South Africa, …
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Review of the performance of Zambia's national system of innovation for the period 2001 to 2010
It is widely agreed globally that innovation, knowledge and learning is a vital part of economic development. It creates and promotes competitiveness at the firm level, national and regional levels. Furthermore, innovation processes are dependent on relationships and the interaction of various …
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Implementation Strategies to Improve Critical Care Nurses' Knowledge of and Adherence to Evidence-Based Guidelines
… patients. Focused efforts to improve nursing knowledge of and adherence to these guidelines are warranted. The purpose of this dissertation was to determine the most effective strategies for implementing evidence-based guidelines into nursing practice. First, an integrative review of the …
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An analysis of design thinking in applied game design.
… occupy a pivotal position between game design knowledge, development team, co-designers, and players. From this complex web of interaction, the designer is still expected to invent a new game. From a design investigation perspective, there is an opportunity to expand our general knowledge of …
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