Open AccessImpact of Teachers on an Australian Community Over Ten Years: A Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Derek Brawner,
Carrie A. Stephens,
Shelby Brawner,
Christopher T. Stripling,
Neal S. Eash
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international agricultural and extension education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2831-5960
pISSN - 1077-0755
DOI - 10.5191/jiaee.2016.23105
Subject(s) - participatory action research , rural community , qualitative research , psychology , citizen journalism , perception , sense of community , medical education , action research , qualitative property , pedagogy , sociology , social psychology , medicine , political science , social science , socioeconomics , neuroscience , machine learning , anthropology , computer science , law
The purpose of this study was to use intensive interviews to evaluate the impact of Americanteachers on a rural community in New South Wales, Australia from 2005 to 2015. The studyanalyzed interviews with 10 participants of the Australian community. Survey participants werechosen based on their longevity in the community and their community involvement. Tworesearchers and a peer reviewer transcribed, coded, and categorized the data into themessuggested by the interview participants using participatory action research. Results from thisstudy identified two major themes: impact on student growth and sense of community, and eightsubthemes: student performance, international growth, culture, perceptions and stereotypes,values, pre and post impressions of American teachers, involvement within the community, andcommunity acceptance.