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The appraisal of middle level leaders in New Zealand secondary schools
(2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the appraisal of middle level leaders in three New Zealand secondary schools. The three research questions guiding this study were: Why is performance appraisal of middle level ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of the plumbing and gas-fitting pre-trade programmes in New Zealand
(2011)This research explores issues relating to the situation in New Zealand whereby emerging technologies and the highly specialised nature of the work has transformed plumbing and gasfitting into complex trades which has led ... -
An examination of the issues facing first time subject leaders during their first year of appointment in New Zealand secondary schools
(2008)This research examines the issues faced by first time subject leaders as they endeavour to come to terms with the nature of the subject leader’s roles. The subject leaders’ role has undergone change in recent times, and ... -
An examination of the issues facing heads of departments in New Zealand secondary schools
(2010)This research examines the issues facing Heads of Departments (HoDs) in New Zealand secondary schools. The role of an HoD has changed considerably over the last one to two decades. This is evident in the complexity of the ... -
The expectation and the reality: The challenges for primary principals in leading learning
(2009)Principals in New Zealand Primary Schools are aware of an increased emphasis on their role as educational leaders. The expectation is that they are leaders of learning, whilst also meeting the requirements of the day-to-day ... -
Factors influencing the recruitment of primary and intermediate aged boy boarders
(2010)The research project explored trends in three areas of primary/intermediate school boarding that may have an effect on the recruitment of boy boarders. The areas of; leadership, curriculum/programmes and parental/family ... -
From pre-course expectations to subsequent learning experiences : a study of Confucian-heritage international students’ perspectives on an intensive English course in one New Zealand polytechnic
(2013)This research explores the pre-course expectations of a cohort of Confucian-heritage international students from China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan who were attending a 10-week Certificate of Intensive English (CIE) course ... -
An investigation of student perceptions of quality in a secondary school
(2011)This research examines current students’ perceptions of the quality features required by them from a secondary school and considers how well they judge their school to be performing in relation to these. Strengths and ... -
Learning and teaching experiences in an offshore programme : challenges and strategies
(2013)This study examines the experiences of learners and lecturers undertaking a computing degree delivered offshore by lecturers from a New Zealand university to students in Vietnam in 2012. It focuses on the learning and ... -
Managing quality in a wānanga setting : two sides of the same coin
(2014)Quality management is essential to leadership within complex educational organisations. An added layer of complexity for Wānanga Māori tertiary education is the imperative to manage quality between Māori and mainstream ... -
The middle manager’s role and professional development needs in Lao higher education
(2012)This thesis examines institutional middle managers in Lao higher education who are vital to the quality of teaching and learning as a large amount of responsibility for the leadership and management of institutional practice ... -
Perceptions of students and teachers on the role of extracurricular activities at a private university in Myanmar
(2014)This study examined the perceptions and experiences of students and teachers regarding the role of extracurricular activities (ECAs) at a private university (Liberal Arts Programme - LAP) in Myanmar. It focuses on the ... -
The role of career education and guidance for students in year 13 and its implications for students’ career decision making
(2011)This research examines current careers education and guidance being delivered in secondary schools and determines whether it is relevant and helpful for students during their decision making process by asking the students ... -
Switching on to digital literacy? : a case study of English language teachers at a Vietnamese university
(2014)Digital technology has significantly contributed to the shaping of an increasingly digitalised landscape of English language teaching (ELT) today. Recently, Vietnam has experienced initial development in technology-supported ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of the impact of professional development on teaching practice : the case of one primary school
(2012)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are teachers’ perceptions of the impact of professional development on their teaching practice? 2. What factors influenced teachers’ perceptions of effective professional development? 3. ... -
Teachers’ perspectives on the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) in two early childhood settings in New Zealand
(2012)This research examined teachers’ perspectives on the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in two early childhood settings in New Zealand. The research literature explained that in New Zealand there ... -
Teaching and learning challenges facing primary school teachers of students from non-English speaking backgrounds
(2013)This study examined the teaching and learning challenges faced by teachers of students from non-English speaking backgrounds in three Auckland primary schools. A qualitative methodology was chosen for this research ... -
Teaching international fee-paying students in a primary and intermediate school in New Zealand: An investigation into the issues classroom teachers face
(2009)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What is the impact of the „international education‟ policy context on primary/intermediate class teachers? 2. What are the key issues regarding initial and on-going training for teachers of ... -
The Waitakere Pacific community and tertiary education institute relationships
(2008)This research examined the relationship between a Tertiary Education Institution (TEI) other Tertiary Education providers and the Pacific community in Waitakere City, West Auckland. The research identified issues that have ... -
Why trade students withdraw from their courses : students’ perspectives
(2014)Despite increasing numbers of students embarking on tertiary studies in New Zealand, the proportion of students completing a qualification is low compared to other OECD countries and Ministry of Education data shows that ...
