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On the Case
Dyson, Anne Haas; Genishi, C.
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Description for On the Case
Paperback. In this book on the construction of case studies in the field of language and literacy, the authors consider what it means to be "on the case." They evaluate the assumptions that ground a qualitative approach to case study methodology, the decisions in designing a case study, and the possibilities and challenges of data collection and analysis. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNU; YQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 200.
In this seminal book on the construction of case studies in the field of language and literacy, the authors consider in detail what it means to be “on the case.” They evaluate the basic assumptions that ground a qualitative approach to case study methodology, the decisions entailed in designing a case study, and the possibilities and challenges of data collection and analysis. For the novice researcher, this book is an essential manual on how to design and carry out a case study. For the experienced researcher, this book offers fresh insights into the theoretical issues that underpin qualitative case study ... Read more
Features:
- Examples from the authors’ research with young children and their teachers, demonstrating how any school and any classroom can present a plethora of potential “cases.”
- Attention to the subtleties of procedure that are seldom discussed in research reports, including interactions with children in classrooms and other relational complexities.
- An annotated list of suggestions for further reading.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780807745977
SKU
V9780807745977
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Ref
99-50
About Dyson, Anne Haas; Genishi, C.
Anne Haas Dyson is a professor of education at Michigan State University. Celia Genishi is a professor of education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Reviews for On the Case
A gem of a book....It is as if the authors are holding a conversation with the reader, clearly talking through concepts and issues that regularly trip up the most seasoned researcher. This highly engaging book has something for everyone. - Sharan Merriam, University of Georgia ""The pages practically turn themselves.... This book focuses on case study but it ... Read more