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Principal Perceptions Regarding the Impact of School- University Partnerships in Primary Science Contexts
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posted on 2023-05-19, 22:57 authored by Gilbert, A, Hobbs, L, John KennyJohn Kenny, Jones, M, Campbell, C, Chittleborough, G, Herbert, S, Redman, CThis research effort investigates principal perceptions regarding the impact of science-focused school university partnership programs in primary school contexts. Utilizing a multiple case study design, this research effort analyzed the nature and structure of the partnership efforts across five established science-focused partnership programs in the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania. Analysis of interview data from principals across twelve separate school partner sites indicated that principals depicted that partnership arrangements increased their staffs valuing of science and was a mechanism for teachers to reflect on their practices. Consequently, principals often viewed partnerships as an additional level of professional development. Most importantly, principals articulated that the partnership programs were an important aspect of the school-based culture and they harbored strong desires to continue the partnerships well into the future. Implications for partnership development and key elements of trust, mutuality and reciprocity are discussed.
History
Publication title
School-University PartnershipsVolume
11Pagination
73-83ISSN
1935-7125Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield EducationPlace of publication
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