Strategies to reconcile beliefs and practices: A case study of teacher agency enactment in curriculum making

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-82
Author(s):  
Lee Wei Ching
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Teacher Agency ◽  
Schema Integration ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Cultural Schema ◽  
Curriculum Making ◽  
Resource Creation ◽  
Depth Interviews

This qualitative case study investigated why and how a teacher used his agency in curriculum-making. The study uses in-depth interviews, classroom observation, and teaching artefacts to understand the socio-cultural perspective on the interplay among agency, resources, schema, and structure. It finds that in this case, teacher agency was triggered by the perturbation resulting from a misalignment between the teacher’s personal beliefs and the school’s cultural schema. Strategies for reconciling were enacted through resource creation, cultural schema integration, negotiation for curriculum space, and researching. More attention is needed to understand how the perturbation emerged in the practices, the coupling relationships between resources and cultural schema, and the agency transformation.

scholarly journals Strategi Orang Bajo Mengatasi Kecelakaan Kerja di Laut (Studi Kasus Nelayan Bajo di Desa Kayuadi Kecamatan Takabonerate Kabupaten Selayar)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ansar Arifina ◽  
Haslinda B. Anriani ◽  
Muhamad Arsat
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Betel Nut ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Ice Water ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis study aims to identify, analyze and describe the vulnerability of workplace accidents that are commonly experienced by groups of Bajo Tribal fishermen. In addition, the types of causes of work accidents and the strategies of Bajo fishermen divers overcome the vulnerability to workplace accidents. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative (case study method). While, data collection is done through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the types of work accidents that are often experienced by Bajo diver fishermen are cramping of limbs (feet, hands, and stomach),to temporary paralysis and total paralysis. Some of the causes of Bajo diver work accidents are accidents when using fish bombs; forget (kalupang) using a modified compressor when diving; exhausted when diving (kamaleang); exposed to very cold lumps of water that resemble ice water; and attacked by sea ghosts (kasamperoang). The strategy of the Bajo divers in overcoming work accidents begins with "paruru" (rituals carried out in the house before going to sea), "racing nails" (the ritual of feeding boat guards and marine guards on boats), "niba pinah" ( the ritual of throwing betel nut into the sea to ask for protection from the guardians of the sea), observing the conditions of the sea, and understanding the symptoms of illness and its treatment personally, handling families, involving traditional healers and medical personnel.   Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi, menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan kerentanan kecelakaan kerja yang pada umumnya dialami oleh kelompok-kelompok nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo. Selain itu, juga dijelaskan jenis-jenis penyebab kecelakaan kerja dan strategi penyelam nelayan Bajo mengatasi kerentanan kecelakaan kerja. Metode yang digunakan dalam peneltian ini adalah metode kualitatif (studi kasus) yang bersifat deskriptif. Sedang, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jenis-jenis kecelakaan kerja yang seringkali dialami nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo adalah kram anggota tubuh (kaki, tangan, dan perut), hingga lumpuh sementara dan lumpuh total. Beberapa penyebab kecelakaan kerja penyelam Bajo adalah adanya kecelakaan saat penggunaan alat bom ikan; lupa (kalupang) menggunakan alat kompresor yang dimodifikasi saat menyelam; kelelahan saat menyelam (kamaleang); terkena gumpalan air yang sangat dingin yang menyerupai air es; dan diserang hantu laut (kasamperoang). Strategi penyelam Suku Bajo dalam mengatasi kecelakaan kerja, diawali dengan melakukan “paruru” (ritual yang dilakukan di dalam rumah sebelum melaut),“pakang balapati” (ritual memberi makan penjaga perahu dan penjaga laut yang dilakukan diatas perahu), “niba pinah”(ritual membuang pinang ke laut untuk meminta perlindungan kepada penjaga laut), mengamati kondisi laut dan memahami gejala sakit dan pengobatannya secara personal, penanganan keluarga, melibatkan dukun dan tenaga medis modern.

Bridging Two Worlds: Experiences of Chinese and Taiwanese Americans Attending Chinese Heritage Schools in Houston

2017 ◽  
pp. 171-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Yuan Liao ◽  
Patricia Larke ◽  
Valerie Hill-Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Chinese Heritage Schools ◽  
Depth Interviews

This qualitative case study presents the reflections of ten Chinese and Taiwanese Americans on their experiences in community-based Chinese Heritage Schools (CHS) in Houston, Texas. Five themes emerged from the in-depth interviews with the participants: (1) self-perceptions of being Chinese/Taiwanese Americans, (2) motivations for learning Chinese, (3) key learning experiences at CHS, (4) perspectives on CHS, and (5) suggestions proposed by the participants.

scholarly journals QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE DIMENSIONS OF EMPOWERMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81
Author(s):  
Abdullateef Ayinde LATOPA ◽  
Kabiru Ishola GENTY
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Participation Process ◽  
Psychological Dimensions ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the youth participation process in the agriculture empowerment program towards achieving the dimensions of empowerment. A qualitative case study approach was adopted using the Youth Integrated Training Farm, Malete, Kwara State Nigeria as a case. Thirty informants were purposively sampled and for the study. Multiple methods of data collection were employed namely in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussion, field observation, and documents analysis. The findings revealed that nine steps are involved in the youth participation process. These steps were identified and themed into three groups; Planning, organization, and implementation. The participation process also achieved youth empowerment in economic, social and psychological dimensions. The result of the findings further revealed that despite the empowerment dimensions that were achieved, the vision of the program was not met due to some salient factors relating to the inability of the state government to record success in the last step of the participation process, which is the empowerment incentives.

scholarly journals Teachers Strategy in Solving Students Ability to Read and Write Qur’an at Government Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Fitri Fitri ◽  
Kamaruddin Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study discusses  teachers strategy of Islamic Education in overcoming students  difficulties of  reading Al-Qur'an  a State Junior  High School. The problems that will be addressed  included what strategies were used by the teachers in overcoming students difficulties in  reading Al-Qur'an and who the strategies were implemented to solve the problems. In conducting the study, we used a qualitative case study method. The case of this study was a state junior high school in West Sulawesi province. Data were gathered through direct field observation, in-depth interviews which involve teachers and the school principle. We also analyzed written material, such as the school teaching activities, to understand how the teachres solve students difficulties in reading al-Quran.  Our study found that the strategies to overcome students difficulties in reading al-Quran included  the determination of the qualification of learners. Hold a special coaching for students who experience difficulties in reading Quran. Then the teachers made  cooperation  with fellow teachers and learners. Finally, the teachers familiarized the students to read Al-Qur'an.

scholarly journals Fundraising Communication Strategy of Islamic Philanthropy Institutions for Increasing National Zakat Revenues

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-172
Author(s):  
Mukhyiddin Mukhyiddin ◽  
Musyafa' Musyafa'
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Persuasive Communication ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this research is to analyze the concept of fundraising communication strategy or Islamic philanthropic institution association and the effectiveness of Islamic philanthropic institution fundraising communication. This research method is a qualitative case study type with the object of research in Islamic philanthropic institutions in Jepara, Central of Java, Indonesia. Data mining uses observation, documentation, in-depth interviews and Forum Group Discussion (FGD) techniques. The results showed that the fundraising communication strategy carried out by Islamic philanthropic institutions used interpersonal communication, public communication, involvement of figures, involvement of donors in massive activities and advertisements. The effectiveness of communication in the fundraising of Islamic philanthropic institutions uses persuasive communication techniques, getok tular (in Java means sharing information to others by mouth) in group communities and massive advertising.

Changing pedagogic identities of tutors and students in the design studio: Case study of desk and peer critiques

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derya Yorgancıoglu ◽  
Sevinç Tunalı
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Student Change ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article explores the tools and processes of effective learning in the design studio with a special emphasis on the pedagogic roles of the tutors and the students in desk critique and peer critique. It aims to identify the ways that pedagogical roles of the tutor and the student change due to the nature of their communication and the degree of their engagement in learning processes. The inquiry is based on the findings of a qualitative case study involving tutors, students and graduates from a bachelor of architecture degree programme. Data were gathered via focus group and in-depth interviews, studio observations and analysed through qualitative content analysis. The findings indicated that the pedagogic identity of a tutor could help scaffold the formation of a community of learners in the design studio. However, the lack of negotiation and trust between a tutor and students in the feedback processes weakens the students’ effective learning experiences.

scholarly journals The Idea Innovation Network and Research Arenas: The Brazilian Case of the INCT INDI-Saúde

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro R. C. Bonfim ◽  
Sandro A. Gonçalves ◽  
Andréa Paula Segatto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Innovation Network ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Advanced Development ◽  
Brazilian Case

The aim of this article was to study how a successful innovative network on molecular diagnosis for public health in Brazil, emerged as an idea innovation network with six functional research arenas. We adopted a qualitative case study with in-depth interviews and documentary data. We found that the idea innovation network model was predictive of innovation and technological development, presenting connectedness within and between arenas. We extended the model by finding that the structure of relationship within arenas are not the same as of between arenas, with the former being composed of stronger ties and closer networks, while the latter was formed by sparser networks of relationships, connected through structural holes. We also contributed by showing that the functional research arenas of an idea innovation network may not be equally developed, as we found three stages of development of the research areas: consolidated, advanced development stage, and preliminary development stage.

scholarly journals CONCEPTUALIZING CRITICAL THINKING LEARNING TRANSFER MODEL: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 111-130
Author(s):  
Noor Azura Mat Said ◽  
Siti Mariam Bujang ◽  
Nor Aishah Buang ◽  
Harlina Harlizah Siraj @ Ramli ◽  
Mohd Nasri Awang Besar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Transfer ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Sampling Strategies ◽  
Far Transfer ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – Although there is a growing interest in Critical Thinking Learning Transfer (CTLT), previous studies have presented less detailed information regarding the transfer. Besides, a few pieces of literature have been focusing on medical contexts. In Malaysia, there are small number of reviews regarding the concept compared to other countries. This issue raises the question: How do the medical undergraduates in Malaysia transfer their critical thinking learning? Thus, the authors sought to explore CTLT process among medical undergraduates in Malaysia. Then, the authors synthesized the CTLT model which presented the types of CTLT. Methodology – This study adopted a qualitative case study approach. Eight medical undergraduates in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia were selected using two sampling strategies under the purposive sampling. Data obtained using in-depth interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings – The findings showed three types of CTLT, namely near transfer, far transfer, and integrated transfer. Each types of the transfer were specified into components. In summary, the medical undergraduates’ conceptions on the CTLT process led to the development of a model. The model presented the types of CTLT that provide a better understanding about the extension of occurrence of CTLT among the medical undergraduates. Significance – The CTLT model presented extra value to the description of the CTLT process. This model led to a better understanding of the extension of critical thinking learning transfer occurrence among students especially in the context of early clinical year medical programme. Besides, the model may influence the future development of critical thinking pedagogies. Keywords: Conceptualization, critical thinking, learning transfer, extension of occurrence, medical undergraduates, qualitative case study.

scholarly journals Influencing pre-service teachers’ beliefs and practices: a case for an experimental teaching experience.

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibo Kanobana ◽  
Bart Deygers
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Teaching Beliefs ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Experimental Teaching ◽  
Teachers Beliefs

Previous research has indicated that experience is a more effective tool than theory in changing the teaching beliefs of prospective teachers. This qualitative case study includes the perspectives of stakeholders of a teacher training programme in order to determine the influence of its practical components on pre-service teachers' beliefs and practices. The qualitative study corroborates the findings of earlier studies that showed the limited impact of theoretical knowledge, but also shows that even a comparatively limited experiential component can have a substantial influence on pre-service teachers' beliefs and practices. Additionally, the study includes a number of implications for teacher training curricula.

scholarly journals Success in Closing the Socio-Economic Gap, But Still a Long Way to Go: Urban Aboriginal Disadvantage, Trauma, and Racism in the Australian City of Newcastle

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deirdre Howard-Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Torres Strait Islander People ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Material Problem ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Australian City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The research presented in this article is based on a four-year place-based qualitative case study of Aboriginal success in addressing Aboriginal disadvantage in the Australian city of Newcastle. The article presents extracts from in-depth interviews with Aboriginal people working on a day-to-day basis with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people experiencing disadvantage in this city. Interviewees define Indigenous disadvantage in a way that differs considerably from how it is defined in mainstream policy circles. They describe Indigenous disadvantage as being grounded in the histories of social exclusion from Australian society, rather than merely a contemporary phenomenon related socio-economic factors (i.e., lack of educational and employment opportunities). They indicated that it was (a) closely tied to Aboriginal experiences of displacement and trauma; (b) not just a material problem but a historical and social structural problem; and (c) unique to each community. For instance, urban Indigenous disadvantage is distinct from Indigenous disadvantage in remote areas. This supports the claims of Indigenous sociologist Maggie Walter (2009). In doing so, the article more strongly aligns with a critique of a neo-liberal racial project, which defines Indigenous disadvantage within an individualistic framework of individual rights and in terms of socio-economic gaps, from the voices of Aboriginal representatives.

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