Building and leading a learning culture among teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Haiyan ◽  
Allan Walker ◽  
Yang Xiaowei
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Working Lives ◽  
Learning Cultures ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Successful School

A positive teacher learning culture is important to effect meaningful changes in schools. Literature has established that successful school leaders can build and nurture learning cultures among teachers. However, less is known about how school leaders can shape the culture and make learning conditions happen at the schools in the Chinese education context. This paper reports an in-depth qualitative case study of a primary school in Shanghai. Using data collected from the principal, vice principal, mid-level leaders and teachers, the study attempts to answer these two questions: how do the school leaders build and nurture a positive teacher learning culture, and how does this culture affect teachers’ working lives?

scholarly journals Riding Out the Storm: Out-of-Field Teaching Practice in Indonesia

Humaniora ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Esti Rahayu ◽  
Shuki Osman
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
Extended Time ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning

As out-of-field teachers existence led to change in teachers, this research aimed to explore their commitment to learning and teaching, and how their schools supported them. Five Indonesian teachers who started teaching as out-of-field teachers and their school leaders were interviewed for this research. The qualitative case study was employed to explore the problem through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the initial commitment to teaching, learning, and growing is an investment for further actions throughout the teaching practice. The schools provide necessary assistance through the induction and during their in-service in the provided and requested professional learning, being trusted and acknowledged by school leaders, and having resourceful colleagues. From their schools’ support, the out-of-field teachers become more knowledgeable and remain as teachers for an extended time.

Practicing Responsiveness: Using Approximations of Teaching to Develop Teachers’ Responsiveness to Students’ Ideas

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Schneider Kavanagh ◽  
Mike Metz ◽  
Mary Hauser ◽  
Brad Fogo ◽  
Megan Westwood Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Learning ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Teacher Educator ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Early Career Teachers ◽  
Responsive Instruction

As practice-based teacher education (PBTE) has become more prevalent, debates about its contribution have emerged. Critics of PBTE question whether emphasizing practice will support a technocratic approach to teacher education rather than promoting instruction that is responsive to students’ ideas. This qualitative case study was motivated by an interest in understanding whether and in what ways practice-based approaches to teacher learning can support teachers in practicing responsiveness as opposed to practicing decontextualized moves. To this end, we investigated how early-career teachers in a practice-based professional development program were supported to approximate teaching practices. We focused on the extent to which approximations of practice supported teachers to hone their skill at being responsive to students’ ideas. Findings revealed characteristics of approximations of practice that support teachers in developing their capacity to enact responsive instruction. These findings have implications for program design, teacher educator pedagogy, and future research.

scholarly journals Educator Perspectives on Teacher Attrition and Retention in Private Early Childhood Schools in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Swathi Sandesh Menon ◽  
Donna Moucha Brackin
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Attrition ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Workplace Relationships ◽  
Work Sharing ◽  
Schedule Flexibility ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Educator Perspectives

Teacher attrition is a challenge in many countries. This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of teachers and school leaders in India regarding how teacher attrition in private early childhood schools influences the students, teachers, parents, school leaders, and schools and the factors that stakeholders identify as important to retain teachers. Themes related to compensation for increased workloads, positive workplace relationships, schedule flexibility, teaching autonomy and rewards/recognition for work. Sharing these experiences and suggestions of educators on teacher attrition can help education leaders possibly lessen teacher attrition and retention in India.

scholarly journals Analisis Ekonomi Politik Pemenuhan Hak-Hak Pekerja Migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Level Of Understanding

Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) menggambarkan dan menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia berdasarkan UU No. 39 Tahun 2004 pada masa pra-penempatan dan (2) menggambarkan dan menganalisis pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia berdasarkan UU No. 39 Tahun 2004 pada masa penempatan.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia dan Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dan studi pustaka. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pemenuhan hak-hak pekerja migran asal Sulawesi Selatan di Malaysia pada masa pra-penempatan dan masa penempatan yang dilaksanakan dengan benar akan meningkatkan ekonomi Tenaga Kerja Indonesia/Pekerja Migran Indonesia (TKI/PMI), negara penempatan (Malaysia) dan negara asal (Indonesia). Semakin tinggi tingkat pemahaman seseorang terkait prosedur yang legal, semakin berkurang TKI/PMI yang menempuh jalur ilegal/non-prosedural.---This research aimed to (1) describe and analyze the fulfillment of the rights of migrant workers from South Sulawesi in Malaysia under Law No. 39 of 2004 on pre-placement phase and (2) describe and analyze the fulfillment of the rights of migrant workers from South Sulawesi in Malaysia under Law No. 39 of 2004 on placement phase. This research was conducted in the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. The method used in the research is a qualitative case study approach. Data were obtained through interviews and literature review. Data analyzed using data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results showed that the fulfillment of the migrant workers rights from South Sulawesi in Malaysia in the pre-placement phase and placement phase which implemented properly will increase the economy of Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI/IMW), the destination country (Malaysia) and home country (Indonesia). The higher level of understanding related to legal procedures, reduce the migrant workers who take illegal/non-procedural track.

scholarly journals TO WHAT DEGREE IS AGEISM ACTUALLY DISABLEISM? A QUALITATIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S570-S570
Author(s):  
Mariska van der Horst ◽  
Sarah Vickerstaff
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Working Lives ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Large Case

Abstract Ageism has been identified as a possible threat to the extending working lives agenda that is prevalent in many Western countries. It recently became a popular topic of research, but is not yet well understood. In this article we explore to what degree ageism is actually hidden disableism. We suggest that not all ageism is likely to be disableism, but a large part is, with the difference that it is not (necessarily) about actual impairments, but expected impairments. Using data from a large case study based project in the UK (containing 185 participants), we further assess to what degree older workers link ageism to disableism in their own accounts of future work plans. We conclude that even though we would still expect ageism to affect employment of older workers, without disableism it is unlikely that ageism would be as detrimental to the employment of older workers as it is now.

scholarly journals An Online CPED Educational Leadership Program: Student Perspectives on Its Value and Influence on Professional Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Lasater ◽  
Ed Bengtson ◽  
Maureen Murphy-Lee
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Student Perspectives ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Delivery

      This qualitative case study of an online educational doctorate program in educational leadership examined how students perceived the value and influence of their experiences as doctoral students while practicing as full-time school leaders. Data were collected using surveys and in-depth semi-structured interviews.  Through ongoing analysis of data, three themes emerged surrounding the concepts of: change in ways of thinking; program presented multiple values; and connections to others. The significance of these findings are discussed in terms of how online doctorate programs can be successful in the eyes of students who participate in them by offering synchronous online delivery, providing applicable content, and developing worthwhile connections between students and faculty.

scholarly journals PERAN BMT DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI (STUDI KASUS PADA PEMBIAYAAN BMT PADI BERSINAR UTAMA SURABAYA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2303
Author(s):  
Evi Nur Fitria ◽  
A. Syifa'ul Qulub
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Small Traders

For those who have entered the productive age and are able to work, without high education and business capital, the possible work will be to open employment opportunities in the micro business sector. The role of the small business in practice is constrained by several things, one of which is the problem of capital. This research aims to find out how the role of Baitul Maal Wat Tamt BMT Pinar Bersinar Utama Surabaya towards the economic empowerment of small traders in the Pucang Market Surabaya. The research method used is a qualitative case study approach using data collection techniques carried out by interviews and direct observation to the object of research. The results of this study are Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil has played a role in increasing the business of small traders in the Pucang Market in Surabaya. Business improvement from small traders can be seen from BMT members who trade in the Pucang Market experiencing increased revenue and smooth business from time to time.Keywords: Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil, Economic Empowerment, Financing

scholarly journals School Leaders' Perspectives on Successful Leadership: A Mixed Methods Case Study of a Private School Network in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehwish Raza ◽  
Nadia Gilani ◽  
Syed Abdul Waheed
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
School Culture ◽  
Private School ◽  
School System ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Shared Vision ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Successful School

Private school culture dominates the public-school culture in Pakistan. With no central regulating organization, private schools in the country autonomously construct their educational philosophy that underpins curriculum choice, pedagogic approaches, and school operations. In this perspective, there is an increasing inquisitiveness in the understanding of what determines a private school as a “successful” school. The researchers intend to understand the determinants of a successful private school and aim to explore the leadership behaviors of head teachers of such schools in Pakistan. The Beaconhouse School System (BSS), the largest private school system in Pakistan, took part in this case study. A sample of a total of 128 participants, comprising of teachers (n = 120), School Group Heads (SGH) (n = 4) and school head teachers (n = 4) of four most successful primary schools of BSS, was drawn to participate in this case study employing a mixed-methods design. Two survey instruments, Determinants of School Success (DSS) and Leadership Practice Index (LPI) were developed on a five-point Likert Scale and applied to identify four most successful primary schools of BSS. It was found that head teachers had established a whole-school approach towards students high achievement, promoted a culture of trust, commitment, shared vision, practiced distributed leadership and involved all stakeholders in creating a shared sense of direction for the school. Recommendations have been generated for improving the performance of school leaders.

Qualitative Case Study Research Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research

Qualitative case study research can be a valuable tool for answering complex, real-world questions. This method is often misunderstood or neglected due to a lack of understanding by researchers and reviewers. This tutorial defines the characteristics of qualitative case study research and its application to a broader understanding of stuttering that cannot be defined through other methodologies. This article will describe ways that data can be collected and analyzed.

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