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ERIC Number: EJ357133
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Multi-Perspective Illumination: A Case Study.
Melton, R. F.; Zimmer, R. S.
British Journal of Educational Technology, v18 n2 p111-20 May 1987
This description of an illuminative evaluation process as a qualitative research method focuses on a study of concerns about financial constraints in the British Open University. Interviews and open-ended discussions were used to encourage participation and input by a wide variety of individuals with differing perspectives on the problem. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Creative Thinking, Developed Nations, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods, Financial Problems, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion, Higher Education, Interviews, Open Universities, Qualitative Research, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Administrative Attitudes; Great Britain; Illuminative Evaluation; Open University (Great Britain); Perception Studies