Learning From The Field
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Learning From The Field
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Author : William Foote Whyte
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1984-12
Learning From The Field written by William Foote Whyte and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Other field researchers, who usually convey their craft only through one-on-one apprenticeships, should follow Whyte's lead and try to create their own vicarious apprenticeships through candid backstage accounts of their judgment calls in the field. . . . This book gives seasoned investigators an excuse to rethink what they take for granted and to see, step-by-step, how their practice compares with that of another seasoned person. Most people will welcome the chance to do this because of a final characteristic in this book, its even-handed tone." --Journal of Contemporary Ethnography "Useful for a better understanding of the character and promise of ethnographic research." --Journal of Communication "Goes beyond statements of principles to give a realistic picture of problems encountered by the field researcher." --Bulletin de Methodologie Sociologique A highly regarded field researcher tells how he has plied his craft for the past 50 years. William Foote Whyte, in collaboration with his wife, Kathleen, describes the successes--and failures--he has had in studying street corner society in Boston, oil companies in Oklahoma and Venezuela, restaurants in Chicago, worker cooperatives in Spain, factories in New York State, and villages in Peru. With the goal of taking readers into the field with him, Whyte discusses and dissects his chief tools--participant observation and the semistructured interview. He also explains how to evaluate and analyze field data, why the use of local history in social research is valuable, and the ethics of fieldwork. Whyte focuses on four general problems that have plagued his career as a researcher:
Failing In The Field
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Author : Dean Karlan
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2018-12-18
Failing In The Field written by Dean Karlan and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-18 with Business & Economics categories.
A revealing look at the common causes of failures in randomized control experiments during field reseach—and how to avoid them All across the social sciences, from development economics to political science, researchers are going into the field to collect data and learn about the world. Successful randomized controlled trials have brought about enormous gains, but less is learned when projects fail. In Failing in the Field, Dean Karlan and Jacob Appel examine the taboo subject of failure in field research so that researchers might avoid the same pitfalls in future work. Drawing on the experiences of top social scientists working in developing countries, this book describes five common categories of failures, reviews six case studies in detail, and concludes with reflections on best (and worst) practices for designing and running field projects, with an emphasis on randomized controlled trials. Failing in the Field is an invaluable “how-not-to” guide to conducting fieldwork and running randomized controlled trials in development settings.
Learning From The Field
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Author : William Foote Whyte
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Learning From The Field written by William Foote Whyte and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
Elevating Learning Development Paperback
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Author : Nick van Dam
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2018-09-04
Elevating Learning Development Paperback written by Nick van Dam and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-04 with Business & Economics categories.
The defining attributes of the 21st-century economy and fourth industrial revolution are innovation, technology, globalization, and a rapid pace of change. Therefore, an organization's capacity to enhance the capabilities of its workforce and create a culture of continuous learning are vital to remaining competitive. These trends make an effective learning-and-development (L&D) function more critical than ever. This compendium of articles, from L&D professionals at McKinsey & Company, discusses every facet of professional development and training-from ensuring that L&D's efforts are closely aligned with business strategy to elements of advancing the L&D function, designing learning solutions, deploying digital learning, executing flawlessly, measuring impact, and ensuring good governance. For L&D professionals seeking to hone their organization's efforts, Elevating Learning & Development: Insights and Practical Guidance from the Field is the ideal resource.
The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook
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Author : Art Kleiner
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-03-04
The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook written by Art Kleiner and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-04 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is for people who want to learn, especially while treading the fertile ground of organizational life. The idea of a learning organization has become increasingly prominent over the last few years. This book's predecessor, The Fifth Discipline, helped give voice to that wave on interest by presenting the conceptual underpinnings of the work of building learning organizations. Since its publication in 1990, Peter Senge et al. have talked to thousands of people who have committed themselves to the idea of building a learning organization. However, many of them are still not certain how to put the concepts into practice, asking questions like 'What do we do Monday morning? How do we navigate past the many barriers and roadblocks to collective learning? How do we discover exactly what kind of learning organization we wish to create? How do we get started?' No one person has THE answers to these questions, but there are answers. It is time for a 'fieldbook' - a collection of notes, reflections and exercised 'from the field'. This volume contains 172 pieces of writing by 67 authors, describing tools and methods, stories and reflections, guiding ideas and exercises and resources which people are using effectively.
Lifelong Learning
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Author : John Field
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2003
Lifelong Learning written by John Field and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Education categories.
This one volume reference book covers all the major issues in lifelong learning in four sections: Theoretical Perspectives; Curriculum; International Perspectives; and Widening Participation.
Learning In The Field
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Author : Gretchen B. Rossman
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2012
Learning In The Field written by Gretchen B. Rossman and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Philosophy categories.
The popular text that helped readers better understand and practice qualitative research has been completely updated and revised. To help readers better visualize and grasp the concepts, issues, and complexities of qualitative inquiry, the authors introduce each chapter with discussions among three 'characters'--students whose research projects demonstrate the challenges and excitement of qualitative research. Woven into the chapters and the characters' stories are three themes that make up the tapestry of qualitative research: First, research is a learning process. Second, research can and should be useful. Finally, a researcher needs to have a clear vision of the audience and purpose of a study.
The First 20 Hours
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Author : Josh Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2013-06-06
The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-06 with Self-Help categories.
'Lots of books promise to change your life. This one actually will' Seth Godin, bestselling author of Purple Cow Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Play an instrument? Launch a business? What's holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time it takes to acquire new skills - time you can't spare? ------------------------------------------------ Pick up this book and set aside twenty hours to go from knowing nothing to performing like a pro. That's it. Josh Kaufman, author of international bestseller The Personal MBA, has developed a unique approach to mastering anything. Fast. 'After reading this book, you'll be ready to take on any number of skills and make progress on that big project you've been putting off for years' Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author of Un-F*ck Yourself 'All that's standing between you and playing the ukulele is your TV time for the next two weeks' Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Finding Your Way Through Field Work
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Author : Urania E. Glassman
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2015-11-03
Finding Your Way Through Field Work written by Urania E. Glassman and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-03 with Social Science categories.
Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, Finding Your Way Through Field Work is a practical guide that helps BSW and first and second year MSW students successfully navigate field work. Vignettes, examples from field programs, and over 75 case illustrations further an applied understanding of every step in the field work process, highlighting student accomplishments, obstacles, and common dilemmas. Unique in its experiential approach, this applied text reinforces true learning in the field.
Deep Learning
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Author : Ian Goodfellow
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2016-11-10
Deep Learning written by Ian Goodfellow and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-10 with Computers categories.
An introduction to a broad range of topics in deep learning, covering mathematical and conceptual background, deep learning techniques used in industry, and research perspectives. “Written by three experts in the field, Deep Learning is the only comprehensive book on the subject.” —Elon Musk, cochair of OpenAI; cofounder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Deep learning is a form of machine learning that enables computers to learn from experience and understand the world in terms of a hierarchy of concepts. Because the computer gathers knowledge from experience, there is no need for a human computer operator to formally specify all the knowledge that the computer needs. The hierarchy of concepts allows the computer to learn complicated concepts by building them out of simpler ones; a graph of these hierarchies would be many layers deep. This book introduces a broad range of topics in deep learning. The text offers mathematical and conceptual background, covering relevant concepts in linear algebra, probability theory and information theory, numerical computation, and machine learning. It describes deep learning techniques used by practitioners in industry, including deep feedforward networks, regularization, optimization algorithms, convolutional networks, sequence modeling, and practical methodology; and it surveys such applications as natural language processing, speech recognition, computer vision, online recommendation systems, bioinformatics, and videogames. Finally, the book offers research perspectives, covering such theoretical topics as linear factor models, autoencoders, representation learning, structured probabilistic models, Monte Carlo methods, the partition function, approximate inference, and deep generative models. Deep Learning can be used by undergraduate or graduate students planning careers in either industry or research, and by software engineers who want to begin using deep learning in their products or platforms. A website offers supplementary material for both readers and instructors.