http://hdl.handle.net/2123/1222 2013-05-22T01:04:34Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/8683 Title: Evaluation of the Green Valley Liverpool Domestic Violence Service (GVLDVS): Walking with women on their journey away from violence Authors: Laing, Lesley; Toivonen, Cherie Abstract: The Green Valley Liverpool Domestic Violence Service (GVLDVS) is one of six specialist domestic violence services funded under the Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Services Program (ID&FVSP). Originally providing a service only to women and children in Green Valley, the service was expanded under the ID&FVSP program to comprise six staff and extended to cover the Liverpool LGA. The GVLDVS is one of only two specialist domestic violence services located within the NSW Health sector. The brief of the service extends beyond the provision of direct services to women and children experiencing domestic violence to include an explicit focus on the promotion of a coordinated interagency response to domestic violence. This evaluation covered both its role in direct service delivery and in promoting a collaborative response to domestic violence, in particular, in its partnership with the police. 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7917 Title: "They should have this in every court." Evaluation of the NSW Women’s Refuge Movement Women's Family Law Support Service (WFLSS) Authors: Laing, Lesley Abstract: This is an evaluation of the first support service in Australia for women attending the Family Courts. The WFLSS is a partnership between the NSW Women's Refuge Movement and the Family Court of Australia. This evaluation provides the views of women and court staff about the service. 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7743 Title: Exploring School Kitchen Gardens as a Potential Agent for Social Change Authors: Brooks, Daniel James Description: Master of Teaching (Honours) 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/7022 Title: Enabling participation of diverse families: A discussion paper for P&Cs Authors: Rawsthorne, Margot Abstract: In 2008 the Federation of Parents & Citizens Association NSW commissioned Dr.Rawsthorne to undertake research on the barriers and facilitators of parental participation in the P&C movement (and more generally in their involvement at schools. This discussion paper reports the findings of research undertaken with active P&C members, potential P&C members, access staff and senior school staff. It places the findings from this research in the context of the broader scholarship and existing research. The aims of the Discussion Paper are to resource local P&C committees as well as generate discussion concerning participation. It does not advocate for a ‘one size fits all’ approach, instead recognises that strategies will be most effective if developed locally and tailored to the particular composition of individual schools and communities. 2010-11-26T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6535 Title: “THEY NEVER ASKED ME ANYTHING ABOUT THAT”: The Stories of Women who Experience Domestic Violence and Mental Health Concerns/Illness Authors: Laing, Lesley; Toivonen, Cherie; Irwin, Jude; Napier, Lindsey Abstract: This report outlines the experiences of a group of women who have lived with domestic violence and mental illness/health concerns. These women’s interviews were part of the research Towards Better Practice: Enhancing collaboration between domestic violence and mental health services. 2010-09-12T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6267 Title: Aboriginal Women Against Violence Project Evaluation Report Authors: Rawsthorne, Margot; with Alice Chivell, with Alison Smith Abstract: In 2008 Joan Harrison’s Support Services for Women received funding under the National Community Crime Prevention Programme (NCCPP) in relation to the Aboriginal Women Against Violence Project. The overall aim of the project was ‘to address family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Liverpool and Campbelltown areas’ (Attorney General’s Funding schedule). The project identified two specific strategies to achieve this general aim: to train local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to become trainer, mentors and advocates in their own communities;to establish an Aboriginal Women Against Violence Committee. This evaluation reports on the agreed outcomes identified in the funding agreement as well as identifying broader lessons arising from the project in relation to addressing violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6266 Title: Enabling participation of diverse families study: Preliminary Report to the Federation of P&Cs: Family Survey Authors: Rawsthorne, Margot Abstract: This report provides preliminary results from a study of parental participation commissioned by the Federation of Parents & Citizens’ Association of New South Wales. It is the first stage of a larger study which includes: surveys of parents; surveys of principals; and, focus groups with parents. 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6255 Title: No way to live: Women’s experiences of negotiating the family law system in the context of domestic violence Authors: Laing, Lesley Abstract: This report explores women’s experiences of the family law system following their separation from a relationship in which they experienced domestic violence. The research highlights the inadequacies of the current system in protecting women and children from abuse and makes recommendations for legislative and other reforms. 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6254 Title: Lesbian parents reconciling work/family responsibilities: Summary Report Authors: Rawsthorne, Margot Abstract: This report outlines some of the key findings of a study undertaken with lesbian parents in New South Wales in 2006. The study involved qualitative semi-structured interviews with lesbian women caring for children. 2010-06-21T00:59:29Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6192 Title: Liverpool Women’s Health Centre Young Women’s Healthy Relationships Project Evaluation Report (No. 1) Authors: Rawsthorne, Margot; Hoffman, Sonia Description: This document reports on the findings of three elements of the evaluation of the WEEO WISER Peer Education program: pre and post self administered questionnaires; a focus group with Peer Educators; and, a focus group with Key Stakeholders. 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6159 Title: Unless they're asked: routine screening for domestic violence in NSW Health: an evaluation report of the pilot project Authors: Irwin, Jude; Waugh, Fran Abstract: An evaluation of the pilot of routine screening in two NSW Area Health Services. This evaluation will inform the implementation of screening in Health services. 2001-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6118 Title: Bridging the Gap: Evaluation of the Domestic Violence And Mental Health Pilot Project -Joan Harrison Support Services For Women Authors: Laing, Lesley; Toivonen, Cherie Abstract: The Domestic Violence and Mental Health (DV&MH) position was established by Joan Harrison Support Services for Women (JHSSW)as a pilot project in 2008. It was a direct response to findings from the Towards Better Practice (TBP) research project that aimed to enhance collaboration between mental health and women's domestic violence services. The DV&MH service works with women who have experienced both domestic violence and mental illness/health concerns. This report evaluated the impact of this new, innovative service. 2010-05-18T06:04:52Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/6108 Title: Evaluation of the Green Valley Domestic Violence Service (GVDVS) Authors: Laing, Lesley; Irwin, Jude; Kennaugh, Cherie Abstract: The GVDVS is an innovative approach aimed at improving the response to women and children experiencing domestic violence, through a partnership between NSW Health, the Department of Community Services, Police, Housing and a range of non-government agencies. Health is the lead agency. Because of the developmental and evolving nature of the GVDVS, a ‘formative’ or ‘process’ evaluation was conducted. Data was collected from a range of sources including clients and staff of the service; frontline and management representatives of agencies in the area served by the service; and the client, training and community development records of the service. Analysis of this data indicated that the presence of a specialist domestic violence service has been the catalyst for improved interagency responses to domestic violence in Green Valley. GVDVS has developed a model of service delivery to women and children that provides a model of good practice in domestic violence service delivery within the health system. 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/5142 Title: The influence of parents' culture on students' choice of mathematics study in senior years Authors: Awad, Farid Abstract: An extensive body of research exists regarding the factors that influence students’ decisions to study mathematics in senior years. Additionally, there is a significant body of research concerning student enrolments into mathematics courses and the trends and patterns that emerge as a result. However, little research has been performed concerning the influence of parents’ culture on students’ decisions to study mathematics, and in particular higher-level mathematics. This research explores and considers students’ cultural backgrounds and the factors that affect students’ mathematics choices and examines how this information can provide insight for principals, teachers schools and educational systems in encouraging and promoting mathematics education in New South Wales and abroad. An interpretative research paradigm is used to investigate the factors and influences affecting students’ decisions to study mathematics in senior years. This research is an exploratory investigation that provides a rich description of parental influences in one context. Questionnaires and two focus group meeting were conducted and analysed based on the major themes that emerged. While only a small-scale study, the results of the research indicate that students cultural backgrounds differ and can affect students’ influences to study mathematics in senior years. Furthermore, students from different cultural backgrounds are influenced differently based upon parental experiences, interests in mathematics and cultural views and attitudes of mathematics education. Additionally, this research indicates that students who are studying higher-level mathematics are influenced differently as compared to students who are studying lower-level mathematics or chose not to study mathematics at all. Furthermore, the findings highlight a number of areas for further exploration including the differences between students’ perceptions and parental beliefs about mathematics learning. 2009-07-07T01:31:53Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/5141 Title: Beginning Secondary Teachers and Students Assessment: perceptions and experiences of assessment as a pedagogical challenge Authors: Antzoulatos, Ekaterini Abstract: This study investigated beginning secondary teachers' perceptions and experiences of student assessment. Three aspects were explored: beginning teachers' perceptions of assessment, the elements of assessment beginning teachers find most challenging and the extent to which professional support is addressing beginning teachers' needs, in relation to assessment. In-depth interviews were conducted with six beginning secondary teachers. Participants ranged from less than one to five years experience and represented a range of subject methods. Assessment was perceived as a means to improve student learning, by providing a form of feedback concerning students' understanding and progress. Beginning secondary teachers however, did not perceive assessment as a means to critique and evaluate their own teaching practice. Beginning teachers also expressed a strong pedagogical belief that assessments should be interesting and engaging, however time constraints often inhibit the implementation of such assessments. The design phase of assessment proves to be the most challenging element of assessment. It appears that a teacher's tenure will determine what aspect of designing an assessment proves most challenging. In terms of professional support, there is a lack of professional development devoted to assessment and reporting. Generally beginning secondary teachers rely on advice from experienced colleagues. 2009-07-07T00:25:50Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4562 Title: Breaking the rules, breaking the law: continuities in girls' resistances as identity work Authors: Bottrell, Dorothy 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4561 Title: Formal schooling, identity and resistance in Ethiopia Authors: Towers, Lorraine 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4560 Title: Fabulous fun or fierce frustration? Initial experiences with learning a computer algebra system Authors: Coupland, Mary 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4559 Title: Gender, grievance and bad behaviour at a NSW state high school, 1913-22 Authors: Proctor, Helen 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4558 Title: 'I'm surrounded by blokes and busy clerks- What can I say?': A cooperative action research project with foreign ESL students studying in Australia Authors: Bunts-Anderson, Kimberley 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4557 Title: The Chinese learner: cultural orientations for language learning Authors: Wachob, Phyllis 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4556 Title: The new rules of engagement: globalisations impact on internationalisation in higher education Authors: Shinn, Chris 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4555 Title: Front Matter and Editorial Authors: O'Loughlin, Marjorie 2000-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4554 Title: Back Matter 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4553 Title: Front Matter and Editorial Authors: Horsley, Mike 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4552 Title: The teaching internship and outcomes-based education: Time to consider a career change? Authors: Power, Jane; Berlach, Richard G 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4551 Title: Back Matter 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4550 Title: Training the ego: Indigenous students and the discourses of tertiary teaching and learning Authors: Harrison, Neil 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4549 Title: Is school-based management (SBM) successful in Hong Kong secondary schools? Authors: Au, Loretta 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4548 Title: Under the shadow of the White Australia policy: Commonwealth policies on private overseas students 1945-1972 Authors: Megarrity, Lyndon 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4547 Title: Takiwa, a case study of politics in education: Exit, voice and loyalty Authors: Carpenter, Vicky M 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4546 Title: Reculturing primary classrooms: Renegotiating the four R's (rules, roles, responsibilities and relationships) Authors: Le Cornu, Rosie; Peters, Judy 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4545 Title: Front Matter and Editorial Authors: Horsley, Mike; Ewing, Robyn 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4544 Title: The International Baccalaureate in Australia and New Zealand in the 21st century Authors: Bagnall, Nigel 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4543 Title: Educational Applications of the Expectancy-Value Model of Achievement Motivation in the Diverse Cultural Contexts of the West and the East Authors: Otsuka, Setsuo; Smith, Ian David 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4542 Title: Use of web-based surveys in social science and education research: Practical and methodological considerations Authors: Mikulsky, Jackie 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4541 Title: Significant others, teacher expertise and education reform Authors: Sinclair, Karen 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4540 Title: Initiation and rites of passage: Learning the school culture Authors: Schuck, Sandy; Brady, Laurie; Griffin, Janette 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4539 Title: Front Matter and Editorial Authors: Light, Richard; Pope, Clive 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4538 Title: Back Matter 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4537 Title: Athletic transition: An investigation of elite track and field participation in the post-high school years Authors: O'Connor, Donna; Bennie, Andrew 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4536 Title: 'I thought I'd hate cricket but I love it!': Year six students' responses to Games Sense Authors: Chen, Sunny; Light, Richard 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4535 Title: The place and function of sport in Australian universities: Sport at the University of Sydney Authors: Georgakis, Steve 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4534 Title: The retention of youth sport coaches Authors: O'Connor, D; Bennie, A 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4533 Title: Affect in New Zealand junior sport: The forgotten dynamic Authors: Pope, Clive 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4532 Title: Participation, community and learning in the nippers Authors: Light, Richard 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4531 Title: Creating Graduate, University and Employer Links Through Research in Supporting the Professional Work and Learning of Newly-Qualified Teachers Authors: McCulla, Norman 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4530 Title: The reality of uncertainty: The plight of casual beginning teachers Authors: McCormack, Ann; Thomas, Kaye 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4529 Title: Retaining quality early career teachers in the profession: New teacher narratives Authors: Ewing, Robyn; Manuel, Jacqueline 2005-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2123/4528 Title: Front Matter and Editorial Authors: Anderson, Michael; Gibson, Robyn 2004-11-01T00:00:00Z