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A Learning Community Approach to Schooling: Two Australian Case Studies Edith Cowan University Research Online Theses: Doctorates and Masters Theses 2006 A learning community approach to schooling: Two Australian case studies Anne Klaassen Edith Cowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses Part of the Education Commons Recommended Citation Klaassen, A. (2006). A learning community approach to schooling: Two Australian case studies. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/77 This Thesis is posted at Research Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/77 Edith Cowan University Copyright Warning You may print or download ONE copy of this document for the purpose of your own research or study. The University does not authorize you to copy, communicate or otherwise make available electronically to any other person any copyright material contained on this site. 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A LEARNING COMMUNITY APPROACH TO SCHOOLING TWO AUSTRALIAN CASE STUDIES Anne Klaassen Diploma of Teaching Bachelor of Education This thesis is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education by coursework and thesis. Faculty of Education Edith Cowan University June, 2006 EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT This research project investigates the implementation of a learning community approach in two rural Australian communities with a particular focus on the initiatives of a primary school in each community. Case study research describes and analyses the developments in each community and a cross case analysis examines similarities and differences in approach and outcomes. A learning community approach to schooling has been initiated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and implemented in a range of situations and countries throughout the OECD. The approach has gained value because it supports communities to prepare for the economic and social changes of the emerging knowledge society. To establish a theoretical framework a review of literature was undertaken, focussing on the OECD learning community models and the key characteristics of the knowledge society. The OECD research identified lifelong learning, objectives and community partnerships as key features of a learning community approach. Further research indicated that a focus on outcomes in health development, social inclusion, civic engagement, economic diversification and environmental sustainability would support communities to prepare for the knowledge society. The case study research collected data on how each community went about implementing a learning community approach and the extent to which a learning community approach supported primary schools to develop partnerships that met their own and their community’s needs. Evidence from each individual case study was examined to determine how a learning community was established and the partnerships established by each primary school. The connection between community issues and knowledge society trends was examined and the success of a learning community approach in supporting the development of partnerships was investigated. iii The study concludes with a cross case analysis and a discussion of the key findings of the research. The evidence collected demonstrates that there are several key factors that support the successful implementation of a learning community approach in one or both of the communities. There were strong indicators that it may support a community to address the challenges of an emerging knowledge society if lifelong learning forms the basis for the partnerships established to meet community needs. However, the findings from these two communities suggest that a learning community approach needs to be a community initiative rather than an educational initiative. Further research is needed to establish the applicability of these findings in different circumstances. iv DECLARATION I certify that this thesis does not, to the best of my knowledge and belief: (i) incorporate without acknowledgment any material previously submitted for a degree or diploma in any institution of higher education. (ii) contain any material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made in the text; or (iii) contain any defamatory material. I also grant permission for the Library at Edith Cowan University to make duplicate copies of my thesis as required. Signature: ……………………………………. Date: …………………………….. v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to acknowledge the support of the participants in the research who set aside time in their busy schedules to provide me with evidence for my project. Special thanks to my supervisor, Dr Bridget Leggett, who constantly challenged my thinking and patiently persisted in supporting me to complete this thesis. Finally thanks to my partner, Trevor Ainsworth, for his understanding and encouragement. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS USE OF THESIS ii ABSTRACT iii DECLARATION v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS vi CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 1.1 The Research Questions................................................................................... 3 1.2 The Significance of the Study........................................................................... 5 1.3 Thesis Overview ................................................................................................ 6 1.4 Background ........................................................................................................ 8 1.5 A Learning Community Approach................................................................. 12 1.6 Examples of a Learning Community Approach............................................... 14 CHAPTER TWO 19 Literature Review 19 Introduction............................................................................................................ 19 2.1 A Learning Community Approach ................................................................. 20 2.2 Members of a Learning Community .............................................................. 25 Figure 1: Members of a learning community................................................. 25 2.3 Key Aspects of a Learning Community Approach ........................................ 26 2.4 A Learning Community Conceptual Framework............................................ 28 Figure 2: Faris’ learning community conceptual framework........................ 28 2.5 The Knowledge Society ................................................................................... 30 Analysis.................................................................................................................. 40 CHAPTER THREE Research Methodology 41 Introduction............................................................................................................ 41 3.1 Choice of Approach ......................................................................................... 41 3.3 Target Communities......................................................................................... 47 3. 4 Data Collection .............................................................................................. 47 3. 5 Procedure for Analysis of Data...................................................................... 51 3.6 Trustworthiness of the Research .................................................................... 58 3.7 Limitations ...................................................................................................... 59 CHAPTER FOUR Case Study One-M1 61 Part One.................................................................................................................. 62 4.1 Context ............................................................................................................. 62 4.2 Lifelong learning.............................................................................................. 64 4.3 Objectives......................................................................................................... 68 Figure 3: M1 Vision for education................................................................. 79 Part Two................................................................................................................. 80 4.4. The Needs of Community Members............................................................... 80 4.5 Partnerships and Participation.......................................................................... 84 CHAPTER 5 Case Study Two-K1 91 Part One.................................................................................................................. 91 5.1 Context ............................................................................................................
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