Using appreciative inquiry to frame the appraisal of an Australian initial teacher education program

This paper reports on a study that investigated the process and outcomes of using Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in an Australian initial teacher education (ITE) program review. The aim of the study, which drew on a sample of teaching staff involved in this Master of Teaching program, was to gain an understanding of the extent to which the application of the AI framework can be used effectively in the review of ITE programs. AI promotes collegial reflective practice and the generation of positive resolutions and thus aligned with the purposes of the review that were to foster collaboration, strengthen staff morale and, subsequently, build a stronger program for students. This paper provides a perceptual account of the AI review process as reported by the facilitators and a sample of review participants, and contributes to international literature in the areas of ITE program appraisal, organisational reform and Appreciative Inquiry.

How calls from carers, friends and family members of someone affected by cancer differ from those made by people diagnosed with cancer; analysis of 4 years of South Australian Cancer Council Helpline data

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to determine how people diagnosed with cancer who call the Cancer Council Helpline in South Australia differ from carers/family/friends (caregivers) who call. METHOD: Descriptive, retrospective audit of calls from people who contacted Cancer Council Helpline in South Australia between 16 April 2009 and 16 April 2013 who were diagnosed with cancer (n = 5766) or were the caregivers (n = 5174) of a person with cancer. RESULTS: Caregivers were more likely to be female (p < 0.001); younger in age (p < 0.001); call regarding cancer that was metastasised/widespread/advanced, terminal or at an unknown stage (p < 0.001) and phone requesting general cancer information or emotional support (p < 0.001). This group was more distressed (p < 0.001) but less likely (p = 0.02) to be offered and/or accept referrals to counselling than people diagnosed with cancer who called. Follow-up care was required by 63.5 % of caregivers and 73.1 % of people with cancer according to distress management guidelines; 8.5 and 15.3 %, respectively, accepted referrals to internal services. The most frequently discussed topic for both groups was emotional/psychological concerns. There were no differences in remoteness of residence or call length between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers represented different demographic groups than people diagnosed with cancer who called this helpline. The two groups phoned for different issues, at different stages of disease progression, displayed different levels of distress and, therefore, may benefit from services being tailored to meet their unique needs. These results also demonstrate the capacity of helplines to complement other health services and confirm that callers to cancer helplines exhibit high levels of distress.

Records of the South Australian Museum /

Title from cover.

The folklore, manners, customs, and languages of the South Australian aborigines: gathered from inquiries made by authority of South Australian government.

"Facsimiles of letters written by aborigines educated at the mission schools", listed in Table of contents, and in Index as p. 29 of the Addendum, are not found in this copy; page 28 ends with the word "Finis", followed by printer's address at foot of page.

Annual report and abstracts of Treasurer's accounts of the South Australian Institution for the Blind & Deaf & Dumb.

Description based on: 9th (1884/85); title from cover.

Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch (Incorporated).

Description based on: Vol. 21 (session 1919-1920).

The land of promise : being an authentic and impartial history of the rise and progress of the new British province of South Australia ... : embracing also a full account of the South Australian Company ... /

Published anonymously; written by John Stephens. Cf. Halkett & Laing (2nd ed.)