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This evaluation compares evidence from the literature with Australia’s experience in supporting

teacher development in a range of developing countries. It uses case studies to good effect

in explaining choices made, the extent to which expectations were or were not met, and the

lessons for future Australian assistance for teacher development.

The evaluation found mixed results. In cooperation with governments and other donors,

Australia has made positive contributions, such as improving teacher frameworks and

curriculums, and training teachers through a range of interventions. However, there is room

to improve—for example, in enhancing policy, strengthening analysis and negotiating new

investments—so teacher …

In this feminist, constructivist case study we explored how 28 classified, administrative, and faculty women’s experiences working at one university for 25−40 years have changed. Participants ranged from 45- to 70-years-old at the time of their interview, with more than half older than 60, and 84% identified as White. Women with extended history of service to a single institution provide a unique lens for examining institutional change and gendered structures as they have, in their longevity, thrived or survived. In this article we explore a subset of the findings focused on how women recognize gendered dynamics within the university, and …