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Principal Perceptions Regarding the Impact of School- University Partnerships in Primary Science Contexts
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Gilbert, A and Hobbs, L and Kenny, J and Jones, M and Campbell, C and Chittleborough, G and Herbert, S and Redman, C, Principal Perceptions Regarding the Impact of School- University Partnerships in Primary Science Contexts, School-University Partnerships, 11, (2) pp. 73-83. ISSN 1935-7125 (2018) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
This 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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Policies and development |
UTAS Author: | Kenny, J (Associate Professor John Kenny) |
ID Code: | 129510 |
Year Published: | 2018 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2018-12-04 |
Last Modified: | 2019-05-13 |
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