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Wirawan, Desak Tiara. "Social Accountability Process of Islamic Boarding School: Case Study of Sidogiri Pasuruan Islamic Boarding School." International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding 6, no. 1 (February 1, 2019): 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.18415/ijmmu.v6i1.497.

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This research aims to know the process of social aspects influenced the importance of accountability in an organization of Islamic religious education that is don't give priority to profits in its operational activities, in Indonesia is often referred to as boarding schools. In order to further deepen the social accountability of the process, then the researchers used a qualitative research method with approach case studies boarding school Sidogiri Pasuruan. As for the analysis tools used are interactive analysis. As noted, there are more and more accountability role played in ancient civilizations and pre-modern societies. Therefore, at this time, the case for tracing the genealogy of accountability as a follow up said is best seen as a presumption that requires further examination. One of them is about the accountability of boarding schools which is rich in religious values and culture as a form of the spread of Islam. The dynamic life of boarding schools has been proven with the involvement of active participation in providing service to the community and many aspects of life that always accompany it. Interestingly, in terms of financial resources, the pesantren depends not only on the parents of the students, but also other sources of funding. The existence of this mandate, then boarding schools are definitely required to conduct financial accountability. These principles are very in line with the principles of Islamic law. It is closely related to surat Al-Baqarah verse 282 and 283 goals for the benefit of the people, i.e. If there is a transaction then write so that measurements obtained in a fair manner, not preferential treatment and is not reduced (ash-Syu'ara v. 181-184). Can be said to forbid these forms of transactions contrary to the Shariah.
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Husna, Ahsanul. "Akhlak Santri di Era Globalisasi." Fakta: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam 1, no. 2 (December 15, 2021): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.28944/fakta.v1i2.265.

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Many impacts of cultural globalization have occurred, one of which is moral degradation that has spread to various groups, especially teenagers. Such as behavior that is difficult to control, drunkenness, stubbornness, frequent fights, drinking parties, hedonist lifestyle, and deviant behavior. This can be prevented by efforts to foster morals in Islamic boarding schools. The purpose of this study is to describe how the efforts to develop the morals of students at the Mathlabul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in everyday life are to foster, educate and direct, so that the students can be better at having noble morals. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, direct observation and documentation related to the research focus. The results of the study show that the efforts to develop the Ahklak Santri in the Era of Globalization, especially the Mathlabul Ulum Islamic Boarding School, are: 1) Getting used to greeting teachers and greeting students when they meet within the Islamic boarding school and outside the Islamic boarding school, 2) Familiarizing students with activities such as reading and memorizing Al- qur`an, 3) Often hold intensive study activities on Islam which are carried out once a week, Friday to be precise, 4) Conduct studies on classic books at the Mathlabul Ulum Islamic Boarding School which are carried out every night under the leadership Kyai and Ustadz take turns. The impact of Efforts to Foster Santri Morals at the Mathlabul Ulum Islamic Boarding School are: 1) Being able to instill moral values into the souls of students so that students are accustomed to being careful in behaving and communicating, 2) Increasing the discipline of students in carrying out Islamic boarding school activities, 3) Santri also more enthusiastic and passionate and obedient in participating in activities in Islamic boarding schools.
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Ridwan, Yusup, Nina Nurmila, Mohamad Erihadiana, and Asep Nursobah. "Quality Management Development of Boarding School Education in West Java: Research at Mifathul Huda Manonjaya Islamic Boarding School Tasikmalaya, Suryalaya Islamic Boarding School and Al-Ittifaq Ciwidey Islamic Boarding School." International Journal of Social Service and Research 2, no. 5 (May 31, 2022): 390–408. http://dx.doi.org/10.46799/ijssr.v2i5.110.

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This study aims to acknowledge the growth of quality management of Islamic boarding school education in the input, process, output, and results of students toward the quality management of pesantren education. The research method used is a qualitative approach and a case study method with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations and documentation studies. The results of the study are (1) quality planning for Islamic boarding schools is based on the development of educational strategies (education development strategies) and total quality management (TQM) in quality management. Mitahul Huda Manonjaya Islamic Boarding School Tasikmalaya with its salafiyah system based on the mu'adah curriculum, Suryalaya Islamic Boarding School with its hifdutthariqoh development (Tareqat Qadiriyah Naqsyabandiyah) and Al-Ittifaq Islamic Boarding School with its agribusiness development, (2) implementation of the quality of education through the development of institutional quality management based on the leadership of Kyai who have the spirit of taffaquh fi addin, human resources by maximizing the productivity of the management of experts, competent and highly dedicated to Islamic boarding schools, (3) evaluation of education quality management in the three Islamic boarding schools is carried out systematically, effectively and efficiently by developing a follow-up plan (RTL) along with its achievement indicators, (4) education quality management problems faced by the three Islamic boarding schools are not yet evenly distributed in the competence and qualifications of educators and education, limited infrastructure, supervision systems and technology, and (5) efforts to improve education quality management in the three Islamic boarding schools by developing competitive and competitive quality management the potential resources of each Islamic boarding school.
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Kango, Andries, Dian Adi Perdana, and Sriyuni Regita Biya. "Developing Ethics for 'Santri' Empowerment: The Case of the Pesantren al-Falah of Gorontalo, Indonesia." Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Media Pemikiran dan Dakwah Pembangunan 5, no. 1 (June 16, 2021): 27–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/jpm.2021.051-02.

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The failure of community empowerment often forgets the ethics of change-makers as an essential instrument in program implementation. This assumption is existed because of weak human development resources in an educational institution in terms of shaping character. Pesantren or Islamic Boarding School offers another alternative to transforming santri or student ethics effectively when taking action in society. This article aims to explore the strategy of developing student ethics in the process of social transformation. The research data was generated through observation method at Al-Falah Islamic boarding school in Gorontalo, in-depth interviews with caregivers, teacher councils, students, and documentation related to development to shape students' character. Al-Falah Islamic boarding school has responded to modernity issues and implemented them into learning practices. This pesantren chooses three strategies (sentimental, rational, and takziyah) to develop the ethical quality of students. The fundamental Islamic values or ahklakul karimah (ethical values) is chosen because it can be primary guidelines for change-makers in developing community empowerment activities. In line with this, this research suggests that this strategy can be implemented in pesantren and in different contexts elsewhere. However, because limitation of the research, the ethical values are impossible to test in various aspects, so it is necessary to consider updated survey studies to prove the suitability of ethics and the achievement of community empowerment programs.
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Saini, Mukhamat. "Tradisi Ro’an (Kerja Bakti) dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Sosial Santri di Pondok Pesantren Al-Qomar Wahid Patianrowo Nganjuk." Tasyri` : Jurnal Tarbiyah-Syari`ah-Islamiyah 27, no. 2 (October 26, 2020): 70–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.52166/tasyri.v27i2.101.

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The ro'an (community service) tradition in the Al-qomar Wahid boarding school plays a role in shaping the character of the students. Tradition is a habit that has been taught from generation to generation and is still being carried out, one of which is the ro'an (community service) activity that has been carried out in the Al-qomar Wahid Islamic boarding school since it was first established. Ro'an (community service) is an activity that students cannot let go of, because it has become something that must be done and ro'an (community service) itself is an activity concerning cleanliness. If the environment is clean, the students will also feel comfortable regardless of the circumstances. This research uses qualitative research with the type of case studies, the data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques in this study were data collection, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. Data validity checks using credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability. The conclusions of the results of this study are first, that the ro'an (community service) tradition in the Al-qomar Wahid Islamic boarding school is very important, in order to form the social character of the students. Second, the character of students at the Al-qomar Wahid Islamic boarding school before carrying out ro'an (community service) activities is still individualistic, but the social character is awakened when the students finish doing ro'an (community service) activities which are carried out every week and even every day. with togetherness between friends. Third, the role of the ro'an tradition (community service) in enhancing the social character of the students at the Al-qomar Wahid Islamic boarding school is able to improve the social character of the students, such as the attitude of help, cooperation, tolerance, respect and respect for others and to have a sense of care or solidarity with others.
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SHOIBAT, Mohammad, Zaid ABU SRHAN, Dorgam AL ARAG, and Wafaa ABU HILAL. "CHALLENGES AND PROBLEMS WHICH ENCOUNTER STUDENTS OF BOARDING HOUSES IN BOARDING SCHOOLS: THE ISLAMIC INDUSTRIAL ORPHANAGE INSTITUTION IN JERUSALEM - A MODEL." RIMAK International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 4, no. 6 (November 1, 2022): 822–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.47832/2717-8293.20.47.

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The study concentrates on the importance of circulating the school visions and its management message in terms of achieving its goals and strategies. This study scope was limited to the orphan’s Islamic school as a population under this study, which is school that is considered one of the well-known boarding schools in the northern Palestine and mainly in Jerusalem, the school is monitored by the Palestinian Ministry of AL-Awqaf and Religious Affairs. As aforementioned above the study was developed to focus on the reality and life experienced by the boarding students in this school, whom joined the school for different reasons in which among them there are orphans, whether father or mother or both parents together, and officially registered in the Palestinian civil registry, and some of them are registered as a social status, which face many different family issues and social problems such as but not limited to: divorce, abandonment by parents. These students are officially registered in the Palestinian Ministry of Community Affairs, and some of them for other reasons of family poverty and others. Total number of internal students reached (35) students in the second semester of the academic year 2021-2022, in the period expanding from February until the period of preparing this research. in addition to the body supervising them to sustain their life. In order to achieve the objectives of this study, the researchers adopted the qualitative research methodology "case study”. Detailed description of the case (boarding students in the Dar Al-Aytam Islamic Industrial School) through the use of approved data collection tools such as type of studies, which are interviews (students, internal supervisors, administrative and teaching staff), context-based observations and analysis of permitted official documents, such as recordings Audio and video, official school publications and official records. This study attempted to answer the questions. The main points from the point of view of its participants are: 1- What does your presence in Dar Al-Aytam Islamic Industrial School offer you? 2- How did your presence in this school affect your social, educational and professional life? 3- What are the challenges and problems that you face in the Dar Al-Aytam Islamic Industrial School? In addition to the sub-questions that arose during the interviews and related to the societal and family context, where a representative number of boarding students of various age, social and family groups, supervisors, administrative staff and educational counselors were interviewed. According to the case study methodology, the names of those participants in the interviews will not be disclosed, and we will suffice to give the codes to the names. It is worth noting that this study came to further emphasize the role of this Institutions to stand by this category of society, especially in our Palestinian society. Keywords: The Islamic Industrial Orphanage Institution, Challenges and Problems
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Ekaningsih, Lely Ana Ferawati, Ubud Salim, Djumahir Djumahir, Nur Khusniyah Indrawati, and Muhammad Djakfar. "Risk Management Based on Islamic Boarding School." IQTISHODUNA: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam 11, no. 2 (October 21, 2022): 223–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.54471/iqtishoduna.v11i2.1462.

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Uncertainty is often associated with risk, in Islamic economics the concept of uncertainty becomes one of the important pillars in the Islamic risk management process. Nothing in this life is free from risks and facts in every organization and its activities. The purpose of this research is to reveal and explain in depth the implementation of Islamic boarding school risk management.The paradigm used is post-positivistic. This type of research uses case studies. The key informant is the manager of the pesantren. Data analysis was carried out by an interactive analysis of the model from Miles and Huberman. The application of risk management at the Manba'ul Ulum Islamic boarding school in Banyuwangi Regency from the results of the study stated that it was very beneficial/positive, as evidenced by the increase in the number of students studying at the pesantren after experiencing the pandemic period from 2019. Islamic values ​​frame Islamic boarding school risk management activities as a source of inspiration and aspirations. Has been applied by the predecessors and is a character that shapes the santri so that they are not shaken under any conditions, besides that it is also sourced from the Islamic values ​​​​of the Qur'an and hadith as principles, then the educational curriculum is sourced from the book of ridhotun nashihin or akhlaq.
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Arifin, Furqon, Ulfiah Ulfiah, Supyan Sauri, and Nandang Koswara. "Management Of Strengthening Character Education In Fostering Morals Of Karimah Students At Madrasah Tsanawiyah, Bandung Regency." International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences 3, no. 5 (October 18, 2022): 1920–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.51601/ijersc.v3i5.493.

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This research is motivated by the thought of developing character education, especially in the world of education as a strategic step for the sustainability and excellence of the nation in the future. The world of education is a world that is expected to shape the character of the young generation of the Indonesian nation, considering that character education is the main priority in the educational goals of the current government. In accordance with the reference to President Joko Widodo's vision, namely carrying out a "Mental Revolution" through the policies contained in the Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 87 of 2017 concerning Strengthening Character Education. However, some student phenomena are found, for example not doing homework, cheating, skipping school without permission, or being indifferent to cleanliness in the school environment, fights between students, bullying, brawl and lazy to study. It is hoped that with character education programs in madrasas based on Islamic boarding schools, students can participate in character education planting activities, one of which is activities in Islamic boarding schools. This study aims to determine and analyze: (1) Planning, (2) Organizing, (3) Implementation, (4) Evaluation, (5) Character education results, (6) Barriers and carrying capacity, (7) Solutions to overcome obstacles. There are three foundations in this research, covering theological, philosophical and six value systems. The theory that underlies this research is management theory and quality theory. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected by using triangulation techniques using interviews, document studies, and field observations. With the research subject, the head of the boarding school, the head of the madrasa, teachers and students. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. As for the conclusions of the research results, in general, the management of character education in the development of noble character, students of the Boarding School program at Madrasas at Al-Jawahir Islamic Boarding School and Al-Ihsan Islamic Boarding School, are oriented to the vision, mission and goals that must be realized at a certain time through analysis. resources owned by the school, both human resources and other resources, so that the achievement of school goals can be realized.
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Fathullah, Muhammad Nawawi, Ulfiah Ulfiah, Agus Mulyanto, Muhammad Andriana Gaffar, and Ahmad Khori. "Management of Digital Literacy-Based Work Practice Training in The Boarding School Environment." Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam 4, no. 1 (January 23, 2023): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.31538/munaddhomah.v4i1.230.

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The purpose of the study which became the focal point was the management of work practice training based on digital literacy in the boarding school environment. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method of data collection is done by triangulation techniques using interviews, document studies, and field observations. With the object of research at the community work Training Center (BLKK) vocational Information Technology and Al-Mizan Islamic boarding school, Jatiwangi District, Majalengka Regency, West Java province. The results showed that: 1) the planning of training programs in BLKK Al-Mizan that focuses on identifying training needs has been carried out in accordance with SOP or rules, regulations of the Ministry of manpower. 2) the development of training programs in BLKK Al-Mizan which focuses on internal training cooperation still occurs in the dichotomy of departments and sectoral egos and external cooperation with less developed companies and even tiered apprenticeship program cooperation no longer exists. 3) the implementation of the training Program at BLKK Al-Mizan focusing on the implementation of competency-based training (CBT) has not been fully implemented. 4) evaluation of training at BLKK Al-Mizan showed that the assessment of training services has been carried out but the results are limited to the basis for recognition of students and the Al-Mizan Islamic boarding school environment. 5) support the function and use of training management at BLKK Al-Mizan to the function of improving digital literacy in the Al-Mizan Islamic boarding school. The researcher concluded that the management of digital literacy-based work practice training in the boarding school environment runs effectively and equips students to be technologically literate, this is also reflected in the students themselves in the use of digital-based books.
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Zahro, Alifatuz. "MANAJEMEN PROGRAM UNGGULAN PONDOK PESANTREN AL-MADANI CIKALONG MAJALENGKA." Jurnal Khazanah Intelektual 6, no. 1 (April 28, 2022): 1368–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.37250/newkiki.v6i1.150.

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Abstract The quality of an educational institution, one of which is a boarding school, is influenced by the quality of the main program at the pesantren. A main program will determine the output of the pesantren. This study aims to explore and identify the superior main management of the Al-Madani Islamic Boarding School Cikalong, Majalengka. Management studies emphasize the planning, implementation, and evaluation of flagship programs. This research uses a qualitative research approach with the type of case study research. Collecting data in this study using in-depth interviews and literature study. The results of this study include: (1) the flagship program of the Al-Madani Islamic Boarding School, namely the Tahfizul Qur'an program, (2) the implementation of the Tahfizul Qur'an program has been carried out intensely since the 3rd grade of junior high school, (3) the evaluation of this program is carried out with the parents of students . Keywords: Management, Featured Program, Tahfizul Qur'an, Islamic Boarding School Abstrak Kualitas sebuah lembaga pendidikan, salah satunya pondok pesantren dipengaruhi oleh kualitas program unggulan di pesantren tersebut. Sebuah program unggulan akan menentukan output dari pesantren. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplor dan mengidentifikasi manajemen program unggulan dari Pondok Pesantren Al-Madani Cikalong, Majalengka. Kajian manajemen ditekankan pada perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi program unggulan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Pengambilan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara mendalam dan studi pustaka. Hasil dari penelitian ini diantaranya: (1) program unggulan Pondok Pesantren Al-Madani yaitu program Tahfizul Qur'an, (2) pelaksanaan program Tahfizul Qur'an dilaksanakan secara intens sejak kelas 3 SMP, (3) Evaluasi program ini dilaksanakan bersama orangtua santri. Kata Kunci: Manajemen, Program Unggulan, Tahfizul Qur'an, Pesantren Abstract The quality of an educational institution, one of which is a boarding school, is influenced by the quality of the main program at the pesantren. A main program will determine the output of the pesantren. This study aims to explore and identify the superior main management of the Al-Madani Islamic Boarding School Cikalong, Majalengka. Management studies emphasize the planning, implementation, and evaluation of flagship programs. This research uses a qualitative research approach with the type of case study research. Collecting data in this study using in-depth interviews and literature study. The results of this study include: (1) the flagship program of the Al-Madani Islamic Boarding School, namely the Tahfizul Qur'an program, (2) the implementation of the Tahfizul Qur'an program has been carried out intensely since the 3rd grade of junior high school, (3) the evaluation of this program is carried out with the parents of students . Keywords: Management, Featured Program, Tahfizul Qur'an, Islamic Boarding School
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Boarding school students Victoria Case studies"

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Murray, Janet Rosalind 1950. "The response of school libraries to the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream schools." Monash University, School of Information Management and Systems, 2000. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/8079.

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Pibulsilp, Thanawadee. "An investigation of cultural influence on academic library usage and experience of international medical students from Asian countries a case study of students at the Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch : submitted to the School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Library and Information Studies /." ResearchArchive@Victoria e-Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1273.

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Krezel, Joanna. "Towards understanding effects of social influence on student choice of university: case study of Victoria University." Thesis, 2020. https://vuir.vu.edu.au/42292/.

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Increased competition among education providers has made the process of student choice regarding higher education institutions (institutions) more complicated for potential students. At the same time, institutions are striving to attract new students through new and innovative ways. This research contributes to an increased understanding of the social influence factors that impact on student choice processes and explores their effect on the selection of institutions. This study predominantly focused on factors influencing the final choice of institutions. However, in order to consider a broader range of social pressures on student choice, the study also examined the stages of development of a predisposition to engage in post-secondary education and the information search. This study adopted a qualitative methodology and employed the phenomenological perspective as a theoretical basis to investigate students’ choice processes. A series of research questions guided the in- depth face to face interviews, conducted with 13 first-year undergraduate students, which had the main objective of interpreting and exploring the participants’ lived experiences contributing to their choice of institution. The findings of the study highlight the importance of perceived elements of sincerity and credibility during prospective student encounters with influencing agents. These crucial elements affecting student choices provide further insight in identifying the prerequisite conditions for these perceptions to form. The research makes contributions to the broader body of knowledge concerned with student choice through the adoption of a phenomenological perspective and a strong focus on the role of social influence in this context. The research offers practical implications for higher education marketers as it informs the development of more targeted marketing communication and recruitment campaigns through increased knowledge of the student choice processes and the social influence determinants that underpin these processes.
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Books on the topic "Boarding school students Victoria Case studies"

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Achievement, gender, and class in an African-American setting: Correlations and contradictions in a southern boarding school. San Francisco: International Scholars Publications, 1996.

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Silverman, Daniel A. Queen Victoria's baggage: The legacy of building dysfunctional organizations. Lanham: University Press of America, 1999.

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Achievement, Gender, and Class in an African-American Setting. International Scholars Press, 1996.

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Silverman, Daniel A. Queen Victoria's Baggage. University Press of America, 1999.

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Lee, Mark J. W., and Catherine McLoughlin. "Supporting Peer-to-Peer E-Mentoring of Novice Teachers Using Social Software." In Cases on Online Tutoring, Mentoring, and Educational Services, 84–97. IGI Global, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-876-5.ch007.

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The Australian Catholic University (ACU National at www.acu.edu.au) is a public university funded by the Australian Government. There are six campuses across the country, located in Brisbane, Queensland; North Sydney, New South Wales; Strathfield, New South Wales; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT); Ballarat, Victoria; and Melbourne, Victoria. The university serves a total of approximately 27,000 students, including both full- and part-time students, and those enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Through fostering and advancing knowledge in education, health, commerce, the humanities, science and technology, and the creative arts, ACU National seeks to make specific and targeted contributions to its local, national, and international communities. The university explicitly engages the social, ethical, and religious dimensions of the questions it faces in teaching, research, and service. In its endeavors, it is guided by a fundamental concern for social justice, equity, and inclusivity. The university is open to all, irrespective of religious belief or background. ACU National opened its doors in 1991 following the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions in eastern Australia. The institutions that merged to form the university had their origins in the mid-17th century when religious orders and institutes became involved in the preparation of teachers for Catholic schools and, later, nurses for Catholic hospitals. As a result of a series of amalgamations, relocations, transfers of responsibilities, and diocesan initiatives, more than twenty historical entities have contributed to the creation of ACU National. Today, ACU National operates within a rapidly changing educational and industrial context. Student numbers are increasing, areas of teaching and learning have changed and expanded, e-learning plays an important role, and there is greater emphasis on research. In its 2005–2009 Strategic Plan, the university commits to the adoption of quality teaching, an internationalized curriculum, as well as the cultivation of generic skills in students, to meet the challenges of the dynamic university and information environment (ACU National, 2008). The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) Program at ACU Canberra Situated in Australia’s capital city, the Canberra campus is one of the smallest campuses of ACU National, where there are approximately 800 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate students studying to be primary or secondary school teachers through the School of Education (ACT). Other programs offered at this campus include nursing, theology, social work, arts, and religious education. A new model of pre-service secondary teacher education commenced with the introduction of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) program at this campus in 2005. It marked an innovative collaboration between the university and a cohort of experienced secondary school teachers in the ACT and its surrounding region. This partnership was forged to allow student teachers undertaking the program to be inducted into the teaching profession with the cooperation of leading practitioners from schools in and around the ACT. In the preparation of novices for the teaching profession, an enduring challenge is to create learning experiences capable of transforming practice, and to instill in the novices an array of professional skills, attributes, and competencies (Putnam & Borko, 2000). Another dimension of the beginning teacher experience is the need to bridge theory and practice, and to apply pedagogical content knowledge in real-life classroom practice. During the one-year Graduate Diploma program, the student teachers undertake two four-week block practicum placements, during which they have the opportunity to observe exemplary lessons, as well as to commence teaching. The goals of the practicum include improving participants’ access to innovative pedagogy and educational theory, helping them situate their own prior knowledge regarding pedagogy, and assisting them in reflecting on and evaluating their own practice. Each student teacher is paired with a more experienced teacher based at the school where he/she is placed, who serves as a supervisor and mentor. In 2007, a new dimension to the teaching practicum was added to facilitate online peer mentoring among the pre-service teachers at the Canberra campus of ACU National, and provide them with opportunities to reflect on teaching prior to entering full-time employment at a school. The creation of an online community to facilitate this mentorship and professional development process forms the context for the present case study. While on their practicum, students used social software in the form of collaborative web logging (blogging) and threaded voice discussion tools that were integrated into the university’s course management system (CMS), to share and reflect on their experiences, identify critical incidents, and invite comment on their responses and reactions from peers.
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