Masters Research Students

2020-2021 Academic Year

 

Michal Dahan

Title: First-generation to higher education and success in Israel: Women from Mizrachi origins that have reached management positions at the Hebrew University  

Supervisor: Prof. Ifat Maoz

Abstract: This study provides a glimpse into the world of women from Mizrachi origins, that have reached management positions at the Hebrew University, all first-generation to higher education in Israel. In depth interviews were conducted in order to understand the ways in which these women, decades after their academic studies, look back retrospectively on their lives in general and on their experience of studying in the university in particular. The findings gleaned from in-depth interviews indicate that the female manager interviewees examine their learning experience and the decisions they and their parents made from the perspective of women with established and successful careers while describing dilemmas and challenges encountered along the way.
This study deals with female power and leadership and sheds light on experiences, feelings and dilemmas around three identities – gender, ethnicity and status – that intersect at the story of each women.

 

 

 

Chamutal Levin

Title: Dilemas, positions, themes, expreiences, emotions and conflicts experienced by Habad females pursuing non-teaching degrees in secular higher education institutions

Supervisor: Prof. Ifat Maoz

Abstract: The goals of the study are to examine the dilemas, positions, themes, expreiences, emotions and conflicts experienced by Habad females pursuing non-teaching degrees in secular higher education institutions. The study was carried out through in-depth interviews of seven Habad females and Grounded theory was used to analyze data and define themes. Our findings reveal the dilemmas and inner conflicts experienced by the interviewed Habad women during the course of their studies in secular academic institutions.

 

 

Orit Ben Dor

Title: Teaching during the Covid 19 pandemic as teaching in crisis - verbal and non-verbal aspects of teaching through computer mediated communication (cmc).

Supervisor: Prof. Tsfira Grebelsky Lichtman

Abstract: This study will try to understand the emotions, experiences, dilemmas, difficulties and perceptions of high school teachers regarding verbal and non-verbal communication aspects of teaching during the Covid pandemic. The study will be conducted using a qualitative method, based on semi-structured in-depth interviews with eight high school teachers. The aim of the study is to produce a model that maps the difficulties of teaching by means of computer mediated communication and suggest ways of dealing with these difficulties while relating to the following aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication: proximity, kinesis, sound qualities and appearance.