CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CASE STUDIES
Volume: 09, Issue: 01 (2018)
dusitD2 Hotel Constance Pasadena
Yang Zhang, Stephen J.J. McGuire, Kern Kwong, Niyati Gosalia, Manika Tiwari, Neda Abousaidi
Forum Credit Union: Implementing a First-Time Home Buyer Program
Daniel H. McQuiston
General Motors: The ignition switch from hell
Isaac Wanasika, Suzanne L. Conner
If You Can’t Take the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen: Calculating the Costs of a Fire at Southern Hospitality Inn
Christine Ladwig, Dana Schwieger, Raven Lawhorn
Managing Innovation without Managers: Valve Corp.
David Thornblad
Northflow Solutions, Inc.: Using ABC to create a new pricing model
Steven Johnson, Paul Brennan
Robin’s Risky Re-Do: A Services Marketing Challenge
Donna A. Smith, Timothy P. Brotherton
Scooterino: Ride Sharing in Rome
Aruna Chandra, Sandeep Bhowmick, Ayoub Chaabi, Brien Smith
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Volume: 08, Issue: 02 (2017)
Determining classroom placement for first year English Language Learner students; Rodrigo H. Peña, Kingsville Independent School District; Gerri M. Maxwell, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Abstract
This study explores classroom placement for first year English Language Learner (ELL) students from the perspective of a dual language director and two bilingual education strategists. The study strives to interrogate classroom placement for first year ELL students whose language proficiency level is at beginning level. Through a process of coding data from interviews with the two bilingual strategists and the dual language coordinator, several significant themes emerged. These included the need for educators to: have the knowledge of full English immersion strategies, keep a balanced approach in the classroom, be aware of student frustration, understand code switching, and take advantage of professional development. The findings from this study will help school districts and administrators consider classroom placement options for first year ELL students whose language proficiency level is at beginning level. Key Words: ELL, Sheltered Instruction, full English immersion
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The Effects Multiple Intervention and Prevention Programs Have on the Graduation and Dropout Rates of Two Major Urban School Districts in Texas;
Ernestina M. Briones, Student Engagement Facilitator, San Antonio ISD; Don Jones, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Linda Challoo, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Abstract
In the United States, seven thousand students drop out of school every day (Alliance for Excellence Education, 2010); that is more than one million per year (Balfanz & Bridgeland, 2014). Administrators, former educators and private entities have taken an interest in the dropout epidemic and have developed numerous dropout prevention and intervention programs to address the problem; however, little research exists on the effectiveness of dropout prevention programs. The purpose of this study was to determine the statistical difference between the schools with multiple intervention programs as well as their graduation and dropout rates and between race and the graduation and dropout rates from two urban school districts in Texas. Quantitative data was collected and analyzed from TEA’s AEIS and TAPR reports for the classes of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. A two-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted, and it was determined there was a statistical significant difference between the schools with multiple intervention programs on the dependent measures (graduation and dropout rates). A significant difference was also found between Hispanic, African American and white (race) on the dependent measures.
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Early college high schools: A proposed solution to secondary transition services; Jeanne M. Bridges, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Gerri M. Maxwell, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Abstract
This qualitative case study examines the challenges facing rural secondary schools in transitioning youth from high school to post-secondary education and careers, and whether the interventions, strategies and support built into the Early College High School could offer a solution to this long standing challenge to better meet the needs of special education students.
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Positive Narrative Therapy for an Unspecified Eating Disorder: A Child Case Report
Francesca Vescovelli, Elisa Albieri, Chiara Ruini, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Abstract
A new sequential multicomponent treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy followed by well-being-enhancing narrative strategies) was applied for an unspecified eating disorder in a 10-year-old boy for reducing symptoms and improving well-being. Both distress and well-being were assessed with self and observer ratings at baseline, posttreatment, and 3-, 6-, 12-month follow-up. An ABA design was used and reliable change indexes were calculated as outcome measures. This new sequential psychotherapeutic approach, which integrated standard cognitive behavioral therapy with narrative strategies addressed at promoting well-being in a child patient diagnosed with an unspecified eating disorder, was able to reduce symptoms and to foster his resources and positive behaviors. The patient himself, his parents, and teachers confirmed these improvements. This case report shows the clinical usefulness of a new sequential psychotherapeutic approach for treating an unspecified eating disorder in a child. It provides psychotherapists with relevant clinical implications concerning the emotional and interpersonal dimensions involved in this disabling condition.
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Adapting Internet-Delivered Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to Treat Co-Occurring Disruptive Behavior and Callous-Unemotional Traits: A Case Study
Georgette E. Fleming & Eva R. Kimonis, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Amy Datyner, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
Abstract
Disruptive behavior disorders (DBD) are highly prevalent, emerge in early childhood, exhibit considerable stability across time, and are associated with profound disability. When DBD co-occur with callous-unemotional (CU) traits (i.e., lack of empathy/guilt), the risk of early-onset, stable, and severe disruptive behavior is even higher, relative to DBD alone. Early intervention is critical, and there is robust empirical support for the efficacy of parent management training (PMT) for reducing disruptive behavior in young children. However, broad access to these interventions is hindered by numerous systemic barriers, including geographic disparities in availability of services. To overcome these barriers and enhance access and quality of care to underserved communities, several PMT programs have been adapted to online delivery formats, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is an evidence-supported treatment that attempts to reduce disruptive child behavior by improving the parent–child relationship and implementing consistent and effective discipline strategies. Comer and colleagues proposed an online adaptation of PCIT (I-PCIT) that is delivered using video teleconferencing (VTC). I-PCIT was implemented with the family of a 5-year-old Australian boy presenting with clinically significant disruptive behavior and CU traits living in a rural community. Findings from this case report (a) document an improvement in disruptive behavior that was maintained to follow-up and (b) provide preliminary support for adapting PCIT to online delivery formats to enhance accessibility of services and improve child and parent outcomes.
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Job re-designing for improving productivity: A case study of Aboni knitwear limited
Md. Aynul Hoque, Faculty, Management, School of Business, Independent University Bangladesh
Shafiqul Alam, Faculty, HRM, School of Business, Independent University, Bangladesh
Dr. Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, Dean and Professor, School of Business, Independent University, Bangladesh
Background of the Case
Aboni knitwear limited (AKL) started its journey near Dhaka in 2003 as a sister concern of Babylon group. Although its present production lines are 40, it started with only 5 production lines in 2003. Having relentless growth target in mind, the authority of the company emphasized in recruiting and training sewing machine operators, line-supervisors and other support workers. Besides recruiting more work-forces, it also started setting up a new line in almost every other three month.
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Volume: 08, Issue: 01 (2017)
High school leadership: The challenge of managing resources and competencies ; Falih M. Alsaaty, Bowie State University; Archie Morris III, Bowie State University.
Rural Hispanic counselor and student perspectives and their roles in providing improved secondary guidance counseling;
Grace Friesenhahn-Soliz, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Steve Bain, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Gerri Maxwell, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Renewing or writing a school of education secondary science SPA accreditation report;
Judith A Bazler, Monmouth University; Meta Van Sickle, College of Charleston; Letitia Graybill, Monmouth University.
The Law of Primacy and the Utility of a Jet Transition Course;
Ross L. Stephenson, Jr., Jacksonville University; Wayne Ziskal, Jacksonville University.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
John J. Barrett, Kathryn A. Tolle, Nicholas L. Salsman
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Volume: 07, Issue: 02 (2016)
Renewing or writing a school of education secondary science SPA accreditation report;
Judith A Bazler, Monmouth University; Meta Van Sickle, College of Charleston; Letitia Graybill, Monmouth University.
The Law of Primacy and the Utility of a Jet Transition Course;
Ross L. Stephenson, Jr., Jacksonville University; Wayne Ziskal, Jacksonville University.
Exploring media richness using different communication channels within a hybrid presentation style;
Jan W. Buzydlowski, Holy Family University.
English language learners and literacy development;
Norma A. Guzmán, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Angelita Guzmán, Harlingen CISD.
Advancing urban educational policy: Insights from research on Dunbar High School;
Archie Morris III, Bowie State University.
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Volume: 07, Issue: 01 (2016)
Mathematics coaching and the coaching cycle: The Math GAINS project;
Jeff Irvine, Brock University; Wendy Telford, Peel District School Board.
Latino Parental Involvement: Myths, Perceptions and Inhibiting Factors;
Monica Rosalina, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Medina Jiménez, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Norma A. Guzmán, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Monica Wong- Ratcliff, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Towards educational, political and social change: a case study,
Fatima H. Eid, Secretariat-General of the Higher Education Council, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Comparing state mandated test scores for students in programs with and without fine arts in the curriculum, Cynthia Garcia, Superintendent, Driscoll ISD;
Don Jones, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Carrie Isaacson, Hardin Simmons University.
Citizenship, community and national identity: young people perceptions in a Bahraini context,
Fatima H. Eid, Secretariat-General of the Higher Education Council, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Volume: 06, Issue: 02 (2015)
Institutional factors that positively impact first-year students’ sense of well-being,
Debra S. Harmening, University of Toledo; Stacy A. Jacob, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
Presentation anxiety analysis: comparing face-to-face presentations and webinars,
Scott Campbell, National University.
Enacting Glasser’s (1998) Choice Theory in a grade 3 classroom: a case study,
Jeff Irvine, Brock University.
The role of the educational diagnostician as perceived by South Texas administrators,
Melisa G. Guerra, Calallen Independent School District; Gerri M. Maxwell, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
PSAT Testing: Blunder Causes Staffing Reassignment,
Patricia E. Uribe, Texas A & M International University.
Effectiveness of teacher training: Voices of teachers serving high-needs populations of students, Daniella G. Varela,
Texas A&M University- Kingsville; Gerri M. Maxwell, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Exergaming and physical education: A qualitative examination from the teachers’ perspectives,
Dwayne P. Sheehan, Mount Royal University; Larry Katz, University of Calgary; Brian J. Kooiman, Mount Royal University.
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Volume: 06, Issue: 01 (2015)
Institutional factors that positively impact first-year students’ sense of well-being,
Debra S. Harmening, University of Toledo; Stacy A. Jacob, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
Journalism educators, their students, and local media practitioners: A case study exploration,
Adam J. Kuban, Ball State University.
Developing a shared leadership vision in a college setting,
Kerry K. Fierke, University of Minnesota, Duluth.
The utilization of simulation games to enhance student learning in colleges and schools of business: A case study,
Falih M. Alsaaty, Bowie State University.
Universal evaluation: an invitation to the creation of innovative models for teacher training, Rosa Isela Gluyas Fitch,
Tecnológico de Monterrey; Ziranda González Pineda, Tecnológico de Monterre
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Volume: 05, Issue: 02 (2014)
Elementary teachers’ experiences and perceptions of departmentalized instruction: A case study,
Alecia Strohl, Valdosta State University; Lorraine Schmertzing, Valdosta State University; Richard Schmertzing, Valdosta State University.
From student-athlete to student-teacher: A case study of one student’s journey,
Joanne Caniglia, Kent State University; Christine Pellegrino, Kent State University.
Building confident teachers: preservice physical education teachers’ efficacy beliefs,
Karen E. Hand, Ed.D., Northeastern Illinois University.
The presidential scholarship programme in Zimbabwe: A living case of the political will in promoting regionalisation in higher education,
Promise Zvavahera, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.
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Volume: 05, Issue: 01 (2014)
Analysis of Texas achievement data for elementary African American and Latino Females,
Patricia J. Larke, Texas A&M University; Gwendolyn Webb-Hasan, Texas A&M University; Teresa Jimarez, University of Texas- Pan America; Yeping Li, Texas A&M University.
Lean in and lift up: Female superintendents share their career path choices, Cheryl Kelsey, Texas A&M University-San Antonio;
Kathy Allen, Texas A&M University-Texarkana; Kelly Coke, Texas A&M University-Texarkana; Glenda Ballard, Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
When leadership and policy making collide: the Valley View Middle School experience, Warren A. Hodge, University of North Florida;
La’Tara Osborne-Lampkin, Florida State University.
Rates of representation of culturally and linguistically diverse students in South Texas,
Norma A. Guzmán, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Mary Ruth Fernandez, Our Lady of the Lake University.
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Volume: 04, Issue: 02 (2013)
An educational community to promote high school students’ retention and academic success,
France Dubé, Université du Québec à Montréal; Jean Bélanger, Université du Québec à Montréal; Jean-Marc Fontan, Université du Québec à Montréal; Geneviève Beaulieu, Université du Québec à Montréal; Mathieu Lévesque, Université du Québec à Montréal.
In Search of the Most Likely Value,
Jerzy Letkowski, Western New England University.
Human capital problems in Zimbabwean rural schools:a case study of Mazowe District,
Promise Zvavahera, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management.
The full-time school program in Mexico, Marcela Georgina Gómez Zermeño, Tecnológico de Monterrey;
Manuel Flores Fahara, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Lorena Alemán de la Garza, Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Exploring management strategies to reduce cheating in written examinations: case study of Midlands State University,
Ever Taderera, Midlands State University; Loveness Nyikahadzoi, University of Zimbabwe; Wilson Matamande, University of Zimbabwe; Elinah Mandimika, University of Zimbabwe.
The courage to lead: cases in American higher education,
Jon E. Travis, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Joyce A. Scott, Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Increasing college retention with a personalized system of instruction: a case study,
Karen A. Foss, University of New Mexico; Sonja K. Foss, University of Colorado Denver; Scott Paynton, Humboldt State University; Laura Hahn, Humboldt State University.
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Volume: 04, Issue: 01 (2013)
First-generation college students and their pursuit of the American dream,
Linda Banks-Santilli, Wheelock College.
How to build a course to teach accountants to teach,
Christine Z. J. Noel, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Rick L. Crosser, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Christine L. Kuglin, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Lynn A. Lupomech, Gering High School, Nebraska.
Quality assurance challenges and opportunities faced by private Universities in Zimbabwe,
Evelyn Chiyevo Garwe, Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education.
Evaluation of the high school virtual program in a North Texas school district,
Paul E. Cash, Walden University; Don Jones, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Martha Richardson, Walden University.
Evaluation in STEM online graduate degree programs in agricultural sciences and engineering,
Holly A. Downs, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Volume: 03, Issue: 01 (2012)
Changing early childhood education by developing leaders through reflection and research,
Ilana Margolin, Levinsky College of Education.
The Portraiture of Nick: Scene one the early years,
Vaughn Bicehouse, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
The portraiture of Nick: Scene two the middle years,
Vaughn Bicehouse, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.
A holistic approach to the scholarship of sustainable business,
Barbara D. Klein, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Elif Izberk-Bilgin, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Charu Chandra, University of Michigan-Dearborn; Hei-Wai Lee, University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Privatizing American public higher education: racing down a slippery slope,
Jon Travis, Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Fostering leadership through organizational structure,
Brantley P. Willett, Florida State University.
Use of adjuncts in conjunction with university professors for administrative internship supervision,
Greg K. Gibbs, St. Bonaventure University.
Early career physical education teacher efficacy,
Karen E. Hand, Northeastern Illinois University; Moira E. Stuart, Northeastern Illinois University.
Effects of a teacher incentive program on 4th grade state assessment scores,
Moises Alfaro, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Don Jones, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Glenda Holland, Texas A&M University – Kingsville; Marie-Anne Mundy, Texas A&M University – Kingsville.
Continuing efforts to upgrade the aeronautics curriculum at Jacksonville University,
Jerry L. Terrell, Jacksonville University; Juan Merkt, Jacksonville University; Jeffrey Harrison, Jacksonville University; Rhett Yates, Jacksonville University.
Dissertation leadership knowledge transfer using sparsely connected networks with bidirectional edges: case study of Chester Hayden McCall Jr., his dissertation advisors, and his students,
Leo A. Mallette, Pepperdine University.
Gender differences in alcohol prevention programming, Marcella Ogenchuk, University of Saskatchewan;
Laurie-Ann Hellsten, University of Saskatchewan; Michelle Prytula, University of Saskatchewan.
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Volume: 02, Issue: 01 (2011)
Interrogating reality in terms of retention and student success at a South Texas University,
Steve F. Bain, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rex F. Gandy, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Vivian H. Golightly, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Development of a model for building professional learning communities in schools: teachers’ perspectives in Thai educational context,
Narongrith Intanam, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Suwimon Wongwanich, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Nuttaporn Lawthong, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Many pieces of the puzzle: A collaborative process of becoming a teacher;
Hee-Won Kang, Sonoma State University; MaryAnn Nickel, Sonoma State University.
Collaborative professional development: An examination of changes in teacher identity through the professional learning community model;
Michelle Prytula, University of Saskatchewan; Kari Weiman, University of Saskatchewan.
Alternate route and traditionally-trained teachers’ perceptions of teaching preparation programs;
David C. Lowery, Jones County Junior College; Jalynn Roberts, William Carey University; Jessica Roberts, University of Southern Mississippi.
A teacher educator who challenged minds and changed lives for African Americans;
Ruben Gentry, Jackson State University.
Connecting college learners with rural entrepreneurship opportunities: The rural entrepreneurship teaching unit;
Barbara J. Frazier, Western Michigan University; Linda S. Niehm, Iowa State University; Leslie Stoel, Ohio State University.
Promoting multicultural competence in master’s students and improving teaching using action research;
Debra S. Gentry, University of Toledo; Stacy A. Jacob, Texas Tech University.
Is there a problem? ;
Kimberly Triplett, Mississippi State University-Meridian.
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Volume: 01, Issue: 01 (2010)
Mentoring as a springboard to acculturation of immigrant students into American schools,
Jerono Rotich, North Carolina A & T State University.
A study on relationship between personality traits and employment factors of college students,
Cheng Kai-Wen, Kaohsiung Hospitality College.
The Structure of Student Satisfaction with College Services: A Latent Class Model,
Joseph Adwere-Boamah, Alliant International University.
Creation of electronic portfolios in an educational leadership cohort,
Matthew Boggan, Mississippi State University; Sallie Harper, Mississippi State University.
A green marketing course for business undergraduates,
Fredrica Rudell, Iona College.
Student perspectives: evaluating a higher education administration program, Jalynn Roberts, University of Southern Mississippi;
Debra Gentry, University of Southern Mississippi; Amy Townsend, University of Southern Mississippi.
Multiple logistic regression analysis of cigarette use among high school students,
Joseph Adwere-Boamah, Alliant International University.
Learning from exam results: A unique classroom experiment that stimulates critical thinking,
Craig. Barkacs, University of San Diego; Linda Barkacs, University of San Diego.
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