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From Adolescence To Adulthood: Analyzing Multiple Perspectives On The Transition From High School To Post-School Life Through A Multi-Case Study Design, Gregory Knollman

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the transition experience of three individuals with intellectual disabilities, members of their family, their former transition program coordinator, and members of their support network including current employers or support service providers. This qualitative study used Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological model and Kohler’s (1996) Taxonomy for Transition to frame three case studies designed to capture the transition experience of young adults with disabilities who exited a university-based, school district funded, transition program.

Using Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological perspective, which focused on a behavior or interaction of people across multiple environments, the aim was to interview …

Using Student Case Study Research To Verify Twitter Usage In Disasters, John R. Fisher, Jared Pitcher, Gary Noll

Dr. John R. Fisher

In disaster situations, Twitter has become the preferred means of transmitting information to the news media and the public. This study examines the inter-relationship among the various parties who share and produce information in a disaster situation. Student case studies of disaster situations serve as the primary database for analysis. A preliminary examination of the case studies and the Twitter trails of information seem to support the view that Twitter can be a source of gathering and relaying information in a disaster situation and that first-responder agencies, the media, and the informed public can use Twitter for information they can …

The Agriculture Industry In Trinidad And Tobago: Perspectives Of Industry Professionals, M’Randa R. Sandlin

Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education

Agricultural technology dissemination is critical to establishing food security. These technologies support proper, environmentally responsible food production and can empower producers. The purpose of this study was to describe the current condition of the farming industry in Trinidad and Tobago from the perspective of agricultural professionals. There were 22 participants who represented farmers’ market employees, farmers using conventional growing methods, farmers using innovative growing methods, and farmer training professionals. Participants were interviewed. Three themes emerged from the data: crop production methods, sources of information, and perceived needs to improve the industry. Findings revealed the need for a more centralized dissemination …