<p>The Namibian education system was affected by a number of changes and challenges. These changes and challenges emanated from new political, financial and socio-economic trends in Namibia and the global village. Due to their strategic positions as educational leaders-cum-managers, principals were expected to lead and manage schools to overcome the challenges and meet increasing expectations of varied stakeholders. However, many secondary school principals especially those in rural areas could not cope with the changes and challenges. Rural secondary school principals did not have what it takes to manage and lead their schools effectively and efficiently. This study investigated the professional development of Namibian secondary school principles with special focus on rural secondary school principals in the Omusati Region, a region in north central of Namibia.</p>

New research findings, changes in legislation and the use of information technology in nursing, requires continuous in-service training of psychiatric nurses (Booyens, 2004:381; Muller, 2004:294) to cope with, reflect on, evaluate and modify their clinical practice based on emerging knowledge (Cowen et al.,2009:2; Polit & Beck, 2006:4). Many studies have been conducted on the importance of in-service training, and authors agree that in-service training improves the quality of nursing care. However few studies on in-service in South Africa and psychiatric nursing science have been conducted, of which the last study conducted on psychiatric nursing science in South Africa was 1986 (Nel, 1986:1-125). Personal observations found that some psychiatric hospitals in Gauteng do not conduct in-service training at all and informal discussions held with nursing managers highlighted that when in-service training programmes are compiled that are poorly followed, and it is unclear what the needs of psychiatric nurses are in terms of in-service training to keep them updated and empowered to perform to the best of their ability. The objectives of the study were to explore and describe the needs and benefits of in-service training for psychiatric nurses in a specific psychiatric hospital in Gauteng and to formulate recommendations for in-service training for psychiatric nurses in this hospital. The research project followed a qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual approach. Six focus group interviews were conducted and relevant data obtained. The findings of this research included seven main themes, namely the need for in-service training, career advantages, social advantages, physical advantages, psychological advantages of in-service training, recommendations regarding in-service training and factors that hinder in-service training. These findings were enriched with direct quotations from the transcriptions as verbalized by psychiatric nurses during focus group discussions. The findings were compared with available relevant literature for confirmation. Recommendations were formulated for nursing education, nursing research and nursing practice that focus on in-service training for psychiatric nurses. / Thesis (MCur)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012

In 1992, the state of Texas awarded a number of inducement grants to collaboratives of universities, schools, and service centers to develop field-based professional development schools (PDSs) and provide preservice and inservice teachers with extensive professional development. This study investigated the design and effects of the professional development models in these Texas Centers for Professional Development and Technology (CPDTs). This study used qualitative data collection and analysis procedures. Raw data were collected in the form of individual interviews, focus group interviews, documentation, and fieldnotes. Forty-six interviews were completed involving a total of 83 respondents representing all partnering entities: university representatives, school representatives, education service center representatives, and policymakers. Documentation included annual and quarterly reports, grant applications, and program approval requests. Fieldnotes included observational data from site visits. Data analysis was an iterative process using a constant comparative analysis of coded categories emerging fromtranscribed data. This comparison examined: the vision of professional development as perceived by the respondents, the enactment of professional development as experienced by the respondents, and the effects that the CPDT initiative had on professional development as perceived by the respondents. This study revealed 18 themes that were common across all eight Texas CPDTs. The themes revealed patterns of vision which included: developing a common ground, breaking barriers, evolving visions, and partnership tradeoffs. Patterns of enactment included formal and informal professional development opportunities. Patterns of effects included: empowerment of teachers, updating of university faculty on public school issues, better prepared classroom-ready interns, and more attention for K-12 students. Another pattern of effect included the distraction of "technology toys" and the difficulty keeping pace with new technologies. The study provided strong evidence that relationship building processes are crucial for building a sustained learning situation for a community of learners. The themes also provided information regarding the demands of institutionalizing and reculturing required to sustain the Professional Development School model.

by Li Shek Hoi. / Chinese title in romanization: Yi ge wei zai zhi jiao shi er she di wei xing dian nao xun lian ke cheng di ping jian. / Thesis (M.A.Ed.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1987. / Bibliography: leaves 69-72.

蘇碧姸. / 論文(哲學碩士) -- 香港中文大學硏究院敎育學部, 1997. / 參考文獻: leaves 134-147. / Su Biyan. / 謝詞 --- p.I / 論文摘要 --- p.II / 內容目次 --- p.III-IV / 附表目錄 --- p.V / 附圖目錄 --- p.VI / Chapter 第一章 --- 緖論 / Chapter 第一節： --- 問題的背景與研究動機 --- p.1-5 / Chapter 第二節： --- 硏究的目的 --- p.6 / Chapter 第三節： --- 主要的硏究問題 --- p.7-8 / Chapter 第四節： --- 硏究意義 --- p.9-10 / Chapter 第五節： --- 名詞定義 --- p.11-13 / Chapter 第二章 --- 文獻探討 / Chapter 第一節： --- 在職教師教育的理論槪念的發展 --- p.14 -17 / Chapter 第二節： --- 在職教師教育課程的槪念度向 --- p.18-21 / Chapter 第三節： --- 知識與教師專業的關係 --- p.22 -24 / Chapter 第四節： --- 在職教師教育課程的課程內容 --- p.25-28 / Chapter 第五節： --- 課程評鑑 --- p.29-38 / Chapter 第六節： --- 普羅佛斯的差距模式 --- p.39-41 / Chapter 第三章 --- 硏究方法 / Chapter 第一節： --- 硏究設計 --- p.42-43 / Chapter 第二節： --- 硏究對象 --- p.44-45 / Chapter 第三節： --- 工具 --- p.46-50 / Chapter 第四節： --- 資料蒐集程序 --- p.51-65 / Chapter 第四章 --- 硏究結果與討論 / Chapter 第一節： --- 教育界人士對理想中在職小學教師教育(學位） 課程的期望 --- p.66-82 / Chapter 第二節： --- 現實中兩所專上院校的應界畢業學生，對他們 現時所就讀的課程的意見 --- p.83-108 / Chapter 第三節： --- 差距評鑑模式的分析：理想與現實 --- p.109-121 / Chapter 第五章 --- 結論 / Chapter 第一節： --- 硏究結果及討論 --- p.122-129 / Chapter 第二節： --- 硏究限制 --- p.130-131 / Chapter 第三節： --- 建議 --- p.132-133 / 參考書目 --- p.134-147 / 附 錄 / Chapter 附錄一： --- 特爾斐硏究：第一階段研究之邀請信 --- p.148 / Chapter 附錄二： --- 導師介紹信 --- p.149 / Chapter 附錄三： --- 特爾斐硏究法之中、英文簡介 --- p.150-151 / Chapter 附錄四： --- 特爾斐硏究之應邀回條 --- p.152 / Chapter 附錄五： --- 特爾斐研究：第一階段問卷 --- p.153-154 / Chapter 附錄六： --- 特爾斐硏究：第二段問卷之邀請信 --- p.155 / Chapter 附錄七： --- 特爾斐硏究:第二階段問卷 --- p.156-159 / Chapter 附錄八： --- 特爾斐研究:第二階段問卷之建議 --- p.160-163 / Chapter 附錄九： --- 特爾斐硏究：第三階段問卷之邀請信 --- p.164-165 / Chapter 附錄十： --- 特爾斐研究:第三階段問卷 --- p.166-174 / Chapter 附錄十一： --- 特爾斐硏究：第三階段問卷之建議 --- p.175-183 / Chapter 附錄十二： --- 特爾斐硏究之專家簡介 --- p.184-189 / Chapter 附錄十三： --- 學生意見調查問卷 --- p.190-194 / Chapter 附錄十四： --- 邀請浸會大學持續進修學院參與本研究之邀請信 --- p.195-196

Thesis (MTech (Business Administration)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. / In South Africa the government, industry and communities have placed pressure on Higher Education Institutions to deal with general skills shortage: whilst they prepare students to meet requirements and standards which industry expects. Universities of Technology are empowering students with theory, combining it with practical experience to generate graduates that are ready to meet industry’s demands and professional expectations. However, it has not proved easy to place students.The researcher has attempted to establish from companies the reasons the challenges and barriers posed during the Work Integrated Learning process. Work-Integrated Learning is important in bridging the gap between graduate attributes and industry expectations and the significant role that it plays in bridging the gap between graduate attributes and industry expectations. The workplace is a source of learning for students.The feedback from industry supervisors should be seen as an integral part of assessing students’ readiness for the world of work. The purpose of this research is to ascertain how managers deal with students during the Work-Integrated Learning period.The results of the study create foundation for future developments and research. It will also inform the development of an effective and innovative Work-Integrated Learning curriculum that is more supportive academically, and that encourages professional excellence and produces work-ready graduates. A qualitative research method was used in the study. Fifteen financial services managers from different companies were individually interviewed. Ethical approval for the study was sought and obtained. The results demonstrated that the managers experienced mixed feelings regarding their experience when supervising students in their respective companies. A closer examination of the managers’ responses, however, revealed that they had high expectations of students that participated in WIL, coupled with the quality of training provided by the Higher Education Institutions. These expectations include the following: effective time management, especially when reporting for work; regular attendance and team work, good and effective communication between company and the hosting university; and for WIL students to work independently, were all regarded as important.Although some managers had positive experiences of supervising students, there were those that expressed concerns about students’ levels of work readiness, as some indicated that students lacked self-confidence, while others raised concerns about students’ attitudes and lack of work ethics. It is recommended that the WIL programme should include activities that will enhance students’ confidence, independence and work-effectiveness. A collaborative effort should be made between various stakeholders that are involved in WIL: The need to give feedback to students on a full range of skills and competencies in the workplace, has not been extensively studied; hence an attempt by the researcher to establish some of the industry managers’ experiences in this regard.

Lesson study has been introduced in the United States as a collaborative professional development process focusing on improving teachers’ content knowledge and instructional skills as teachers plan a research lesson, teach and observe students’ thinking and learning behaviors and then revise and re-teach the lesson. The origin of lesson study in the United States began shortly after, The Teaching Gap by James Stigler and James Hiebert was published in 1999. The researchers attributed Japanese students’ high achievement scores in mathematics and science to their teachers’ participation in the lessons study process. Lesson study professional development formally began with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in 1999; however, research on effective professional development programs and practices have been studied and reported for decades. Results from these studies and findings on teacher and adult learning were examined and reported in this study. This case study examined the learning experiences of six elementary and middle school teachers as they participated in the lesson study process. The teachers first began with sessions on discussing lesson study research, the lesson study process and viewing other teachers participating in lesson study. The teachers later collaborated to create, teach, observe, revise and re-teach a 5th grade mathematics research lesson on elapsed time during summer school. The qualitative research incorporated teacher interviews, observations, written reflections and artifacts such as agendas, planning documents and lesson plans. The data collected helped provide insight in examining the three research questions: a) How do teachers understand lesson study as a professional development process?; b) How will engaging in the lesson study affect the teachers’ planning and practices?; and c) What are some challenges in learning and applying key lesson study concepts? The case study data affirmed existing research on quality professional development, effective teacher/adult learning and accurate lesson study practices and supported the emerging themes of the teachers’ valuing collaboration, teachers’ valuing the deepening of their mathematics understanding and enhancing of their instructional practices, and finally, the teachers’ valuing the incorporation of student thinking in their planning, teaching and re-teaching experiences. / text

M. Tech. Business Administration / Work Integrated Learning forms part of all the engineering programmes at the Universities of Technologies and need to be effectively and efficiently managed as poor management thereof could negatively affect the students and the throughput of the university as a whole. This study investigates the factors impacting the management of the Work Integrated Learning programme at a University of Technology. Such factors include the preparation, placement, registration, mentoring, and monitoring as well as the assessment and debriefing during the undertaking of Work Integrated Learning for engineering students at a Universities of Technology.

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The main purpose of the study was to show the necessity of a classroom-based educator in-service support programme. Educators have unique problems being derived from the uniqueness of their school situations. Thus, the feeling that this kind of support could improve the quality of mathematics teaching and learning. / Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2005.