I2Flex: The Meeting Point of Web-Based Education and Innovative Leadership in a K–12 International School Setting

2014 ◽  
pp. 329-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria D. Avgerinou ◽  
Stefanos Gialamas ◽  
Leda Tsoukia
Keyword(s):  
School Setting ◽  
International School ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Meeting Point ◽  
Innovative Leadership ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Web Based Education

“Change in schools it’s more like sort of turning an oil tanker”

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 377-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda Gardner ◽  
Debbie Ollis
Keyword(s):  
East Asia ◽  
International Schools ◽  
School Setting ◽  
International School ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
K 12

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to add to the evidence of best practice in the implementation of the Health Promoting Schools (HPS) framework by examining the process of creating readiness for change in a large international school in South-East Asia. Using a settings-based approach and guided by readiness for change theory the data collected reflects which factors were most influential in the decision of the leadership team (LT) to adopt a comprehensive HPS model. It follows the process of creating readiness in the early stages of adopting a HPS approach and captures the critical factors effecting leader’s beliefs and support for the program. Design/methodology/approach – This research is a case study of a large pre-K-12 international school in South-East Asia with over 1,800 students. A mixed methods qualitative approach is used including semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The participants are the 12 members of the LT. Findings – Readiness for change was established in the LT who adopted a HPS approach. That is, they adopted a comprehensive model to address health-related priorities in the school and changed the school’s mission and accountability processes to specifically include health. Uncovering the reasons why the LT supported this change was the primary focus of this research. Building the motivation to change involved establishing a number of key beliefs three of which were influential in bringing about readiness for change in this case study. These included the belief that leadership support existed for the proposed change, a belief that there was a need for change with a clear discrepancy in the present and preferred operations in relation to addressing the health issues of the school and the belief that HPS was the appropriate solution to address this discrepancy. Research limitations/implications – Adopting a HPS approach is the first phase of implementation. Long-term research may show if the integrity of the chosen model is maintained as implementation continues. The belief construct of valence, that is, the belief that the change will benefit the change recipient, was not reliably assessed in this research. Further research needs to be conducted to understand how this construct is interpreted in the school setting. The belief construct of valence was not reliably assessed in this research. Further research needs to be done to understand how this construct fits in the school setting. Practical implications – This paper provides a promising example of how health can be integrated into the school’s Mission and Strategic Learning Plan. The example presented here may provide strategies for others working in the field of HPS. Originality/value – Creating readiness is an often over-looked stage of building sustainable change. International schools cater to more than three million students are a rarely researched in regards to health education. It is predicted that the numbers of students in international schools will grow to more than six million in the next ten years.

scholarly journals Penn State University Nsf Gk 12 Project: Using Web Based Education And Interaction With K 12 And College Freshmen To Promote Science And Engineering

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Carlsen ◽  
Robin Tallon ◽  
Phil Henning ◽  
Leanne Avery ◽  
Angela Lueking ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Freshmen ◽  
State University ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Penn State ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Web Based Education

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the ACTION programme: a strategy for implementing person‐centred communication in home care

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Gustafsson ◽  
Annelie J Sundler ◽  
Elisabeth Lindberg ◽  
Pernilla Karlsson ◽  
Hanna Maurin Söderholm
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Action Programme ◽  
Web Based Education ◽  
The Web

Abstract Background There is currently a strong emphasis on person-centred care (PCC) and communication; however, little research has been conducted on how to implement person-centred communication in home care settings. Therefore, the ACTION (A person-centred CommunicaTION) programme, which is a web-based education programme focusing on person-centred communication developed for nurse assistants (NAs) providing home care for older persons, was implemented. This paper reports on the process evaluation conducted with the aim to describe and evaluate the implementation of the ACTION programme. Methods A descriptive design with a mixed method approach was used. Twenty-seven NAs from two units in Sweden were recruited, and 23 of them were offered the educational intervention. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from multiple sources before, during and after the implementation. Quantitative data were used to analyse demographics, attendance and participation, while qualitative data were used to evaluate experiences of the implementation and contextual factors influencing the implementation. Results The evaluation showed a high degree of NA participation in the first five education modules, and a decrease in the three remaining modules. Overall, the NAs perceived the web format to be easy to use and appreciated the flexibility and accessibility. The content was described as important. Challenges included time constraints; the heavy workload; and a lack of interaction, space and equipment to complete the programme. Conclusions The results suggest that web-based education seems to be an appropriate strategy in home care settings; however, areas for improvement were identified. Our findings show that participants appreciated the web-based learning format in terms of accessibility and flexibility, as well as the face-to-face group discussions. The critical importance of organizational support and available resources are highlighted, such as management involvement and local facilitation. In addition, the findings report on the implementation challenges specific to the dynamic home care context. Trial registration This intervention was implemented with nursing assistants, and the evaluation only involved nursing staff. Patients were not part of this study. According to the ICMJE, registration was not necessary ().

Knowledge Transfer Routines in the Outlines of Web Based Education Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia Romanyshyn ◽  
Viktoriia Bandura ◽  
Vitaliy Melnyk ◽  
Vasyl Sheketa ◽  
Volodymyr Pikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Web Based Education
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