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Increasing Shared Understandings between Educators and Community Members through Intentional Collaborative Interactions

Werry, Tasha K.

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2016, Doctor of Education (EdD), Ohio University, Educational Administration (Education).
This study examines the experiences of the teachers and community business representatives that have partnered in a community engagement initiative to address career exploration for students. The goal of this collaboration is to bridge the gap between education and employment. This qualitative study uses a phenomenological approach and gathers data through a series of three interviews with five participants from the community engagement process. Data collected are coded and analyzed through a phenomenological lens in order to extract the textural and structural essence of the process. Data revealed that boundary crossing by the educators and business representatives increased shared understandings due to shared participation in community engagement activities. The research provides an intimate look at the approaches used to directly connect teachers and community members. These findings are beneficial to educational leaders and community leaders.
Dwan Robinson, Ph.D (Committee Chair)
172 p.

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  • Werry, T. K. (2016). Increasing Shared Understandings between Educators and Community Members through Intentional Collaborative Interactions [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1458895823

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Werry, Tasha. Increasing Shared Understandings between Educators and Community Members through Intentional Collaborative Interactions. 2016. Ohio University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1458895823.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Werry, Tasha. "Increasing Shared Understandings between Educators and Community Members through Intentional Collaborative Interactions." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1458895823

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)