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Teachers in Semarang, Indonesia ​

Social Ventures Australia
The Social Ventures Australia Bright Spots Schools Connection: Improving Education through Social Networks
July 2020-June 2021
Principal Investigator
Monash University 
​This research project examines educational social networks within and across Australian schools to better understand how teachers and principals collaborate toward improving educational processes and outcomes. 

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australia-Indonesia Institute

Islamic Schooling in Australia and Indonesia: A Collaborative Documentary Film 
July 2019-2021
Principal Investigator
Monash University 

This project advances cross-cultural understanding and engagement through the development of a documentary film, corresponding screening events, and a website that explores the similarities, differences, challenges, and educational successes of Islamic schools in Indonesia and Australia. 

Advancing Women’s Research Success Grant
Islamic Educational Leadership in Southernmost Thailand
March 2019 
Principal Investigator
Monash University

This research project explores how Islamic school leaders shape Islamic learning environments, the ways in which formal schooling develops ethno-religious identity and the influence this has on social cohesion. 


Monash University Seeding Grant
Exploring the development of Australian Muslim identity in one Australian Islamic school. 
October 2018
Principal Investigator
Monash University 

This research grant will investigate how one Australian Islamic school develops in its students an Australian Muslim identity. 


Professional Development Program for Indonesian School Principals and Supervisors.
Ministry of Education and Culture, Republic of Indonesia

August 2018
Academic Lead
Monash University
This engagement grant focused on leadership training and cross-cultural learning for Indonesian school principals and supervisors.  


The Australian-Indonesia Centre Attitudes and Perceptions Tactical Research Project. 
Are Islamic schools in Indonesia educating for or against religious extremism? 
March 2017
Principal Investigator 
Monash University 

This research grant explored the crucial role that Indonesian Islamic school principals play in leading schools that educate for or against religious extremism. 


U.S. Department of State, Fulbright Scholar Program
In schools we trust? Exploring school and community relationships in Mindanao, Philippines.
August-December 2015
University of Idaho 
This teaching and research grant explored how school leaders go about their work building and sustaining trust within their school and community. This research explored the complexities school leaders face when working in areas with ethno-religious difference, ultimately calling for a rethinking of the skills and attitudes needed to lead schools in areas that lack trust between groups of people. For the teaching portion of the grant, I taught two graduate courses, Educational Leadership and Comparative Education Systems at Capitol University. I also provided workshops for faculty, students, and educational practitioners on action research and qualitative research.  

Center for International Programs                                                           

Building global partnerships to improve the human condition through professional development: Iowa State University and the University of Pristina, Kosovo
February 2013
Principal Investigator
Iowa State University 

This grant supported two faculty members to provide seven teacher training workshops at the Center for Excellency in Teaching. Topics were chosen in consultation with University of Pristina faculty and include: (1) action research; (2) teaching methodology; (3) instructional leadership, and (4) graduate student mentorship.

U.S. Embassy, Pristina, Kosovo                                                                 
University Supports Grants Program
October 2012
Key Personnel
Iowa State University 

This grant created an exchange experience between the academic communities of Kosovo and Iowa. Iowa State University hosted a 3 week summer cultural emersion and English as a foreign language teacher training course for Kosovar English teachers. 
 
Center for International Programs 

Global partnerships to promote multicultural education: An innovative multi-media project created jointly with Iowa State University and Prince of Songkla University in Pattani, Thailand
February 2012
Principal Investigator
Iowa State University

This grant established a partnership between ISU and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Southern Thailand focused on issues of diversity and multiculturalism.

Innovative Teaching Initiatives Program                                               

College-wide Qualitative Research Coursework Development and Refinement
December 2011
Key Personnel                                                                                      

Iowa State University                                         
This grant focused on developing a series of qualitative research courses that were developed during a week-long planning session where a selected group of faculty wrote course descriptions and objectives, developed course syllabi, designed assignments and learning opportunities for students, and prepared for course implementation. 


 



 

 
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