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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"theories-in-use"”.
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Towards an inclusive reconceptualization of IT governance: espoused theory and theories-in-use
… field with a majority of the literature focusing on structural (form) and processual (contingency) mechanisms. The theoretical foundations of agency theory, which has a strong focus on control, predominantly underpin the current IT governance practices. The field is lacking in research …
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Elementary school administrators' perceptions of parental involvement : from espoused theory to theory-in-use within school improvement efforts
… and practices of elementary school administrators regarding parental involvement in three urban elementary schools. Particular attention was given to understanding the connection between the beliefs that school leaders shared about parental involvement and its role in school improvement …
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On the Edge of the Envelope. A Case Study of the Children's Initiative: An Inquiry into Collaboration and Shared Vision
… breadth or the scope of the San Diego Children's Initiative. The general purpose of this research study was to analyze and develop an interpretive case study describing the initial collaborative process of the Strategic Action Committee of the San Diego Children's Initiative. The study focused on …
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The Phenomenological Evaluation of Teaching Professionalism in the Architecture Design Culture: A Case at The University of Kansas
This research explores the phenomenology of teaching as professional practice in the design studios of the department of Architecture at the University of Kansas. In contrast to previous general research, this study seeks to establish and then to improve understanding of design studio instructors’ …
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Appreciative Inquiry: A Path to Change in Education
<p>Appreciative Inquiry (AI) introduces a new approach to educational change. Most state and federal initiatives for educational change grow out of a deficit model of what is wrong with schools and what is needed to fix them. Implementation of new reforms has historically been mandated by …
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Exploiting free online learning for continuous professional development in nursing: a theoretical framework to support individual and organisational learning
… primary research explored how registered nurses use free online learning, including open education resources, as continuous professional development. The research comes in response to the issues caused by the decentralisation of continuous professional development practice for nursing. The burden …
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Establishing a community of professional learners: leadership strategies that promote teacher efficacy
During my tenure in several school districts as an educational administrator, I was dismayed to learn that a common theme among bright, energetic, caring, and creative teachers was that morale was low and that teachers rarely felt recognized for their efforts or accomplishments. I was curious to …
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The Georgia Project: A Binational Attempt to Reinvent a School District in Response to Latino Newcomers
Within the research domains of Latino/Hispanic education, educational leadership, and school/community relations, this ethnographic case study documents the creation and early development of the Georgia Project, a collaboration between Dalton (GA) Public Schools, the Universidad de Monterrey (of …
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An exploration of organisational effectiveness in a college of further education.
This thesis explores organisational effectiveness in a college of further education using a multiple constituency model and acknowledges the central position of organisational learning and leadership. Prior to the commencement of the research the college had received a damning inspection report …