The Augustinian Values Institute: Vehicle for educator participants' assessment of the implementation of the Augustinian core values in the pedagogy and leadership of an Augustinian school
by Baker, Stephen J., Ed.D., SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, 2011, 198 pages; 3483951

Abstract:

The Augustinian Values Institute (AVI) was created in 2004 to educate administrators, faculty, and staff about the Augustinian Values of education: truth, unity, and love. The purpose of the AVI is two-fold: first, to share the richness of the Augustinian tradition and legacy with those who work in Augustinian schools each day and secondly, to invite colleagues to share in the work of Augustinian education in light of the dwindling numbers of friars available for ministry in secondary education. This qualitative case study attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the AVI in assisting educators to assess the implementation of the core values in the pedagogy and leadership of an Augustinian school. This study utilizes the tools of open-ended surveys, personal interviews, and focus groups to investigate how the Institute serves participants in assessing the implementation of the values in the pedagogy and leadership of the school. Three theoretical frameworks are employed in this study: the core values themselves, critical pedagogy, and servant leadership. Study findings suggest that the AVI provides participants with an experience of sharing in a common mission as well as a preliminary understanding of the core values and how they might be applied to pedagogy and leadership in the school. This study concludes that a level II experience for past participants of the AVI, drawn from further scholarly research on the values, would provide opportunities for deeper reflection and discussion about the implementation of the core values in the pedagogy and leadership of an Augustinian school.

 
AdviserRobert A. Palestini
SchoolSAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 73-01, p. , Nov 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational leadership; Pedagogy; Religious education; Secondary education
Publication Number3483951
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