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What is my research all about?

My name is Louisa Doherty, and I am studying the Master of Education (Leadership) with the  National Institute for Christian Education  (accredited through Alphacrucis College). My supervisor is Dr. Jill Ireland. This site is designed to support the research I am currently undertaking as part of my Master of Education (Leadership). The topic of the research is the formative effect of attending a Christian school on graduates' future faith, as well as what effect school experiences had on graduates' post school lives. I am a teacher in the Christian Schools sector, currently the Head of Middle School at  Chairo Christian School  in Nar Nar Goon, Victoria.  As a leader in a Christian school, I am inspired by hearing the stories of faith development or formation that is enhanced through the work of Christian schools. I am keen to know from graduates what practices are effective and what practices may not be so helpful! I would also be keen to hear from those Christ...

Research - Interview Information - Please read if you are interested in discussing issues from this survey!

Information Sheet for Interview participants  A Case Study Examination of the Formative Effect of Christian Schooling on Graduates’ Faith  Why am I being invited to take part in this research?  You are invited to take part in a research study about your experience of Christian schooling a nd particularly any formative effect it had on your faith. You may participate in this study if you are 18 years or older. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and your responses will be kept anonymous. You are free to decline to respond to certain questions or withdraw your participation at any time during the data collection process. There will be no workplace, or relational consequences for participation or non-participation. This is completely voluntary. Who is conducting the study? The principal researcher is Louisa Doherty who is a Master of Education (Leadership) student at National Institute for Christian Education and is being supervised by Dr Jill Ireland and Dr ...

Research - Survey Information - Please read before completing the survey

Information Sheet for Survey Participants A Case Study Examination of the Formative Effect of Christian Schooling on Graduates’ Faith Why am I being invited to take part in this research? You are invited to take part in a research study about your experience of Christian schooling and  particularly any formative effect it had on your faith. You may participate in this study if you  are 18 years or older. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and your responses will  be kept anonymous. You are free to decline to respond to certain questions or withdraw your  participation at any time during the data collection process. Who is conducting the study? The principal researcher is Louisa Doherty who is a Master of Education (Leadership) student at  National Institute for Christian Education and is being supervised by Dr Jill Ireland and Dr Julia  Verdouw. What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of ...