Otago Polytechnic
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Recent Submissions
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A scoping review of interventions used with individuals with dyslexia to improve their writing performance
(2023)Developmental dyslexia is the common term for the neurobiological disorder known as “Specific Learning Disorder in Reading” in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5. It is believed that 14% of students in the United ... -
Mother’s Ruin: Refracting the imperial gaze
(2023)By considering the histories of a colonial object on the Taieri Plain in New Zealand, this text invites readers to critically examine dominant narratives and envision alternative ways of perceiving the world. The text ... -
Establishing a strategy to create a safe community space in and around Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay, Auckland
(2022)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Selwyn Reserve is a large reserve in the Auckland suburb of Mission Bay. The reserve is characterised by a stone house and fountain which sit close to the North facing beach. Selwyn Reserve is ... -
Small decisions towards social justice: How leaders of not-for-profit social services can be supported to include social justice in decision-making
(2023)This thesis explores how leaders of not-for-profit (NFP) social services in Aotearoa New Zealand can uphold social justice in our leadership practice. NFPs in Aotearoa New Zealand must confront some distinct challenges ... -
Coping strategies for the prevention of burnout among occupational therapists: A literature review
(2023)The risk for occupational therapists of burnout in the workplace appears to be increasing. By identifying and implementing effective coping strategies for the prevention of burnout, occupational therapists can maintain ... -
Identifying the factors influencing the occupational identity of people journeying from adolescent anorexia nervosa toward well-being
(2023)Occupational Identity describes the way occupation (doing) interacts with a person’s identity, and includes the constructs of occupational identity disruption, discrepancy, and construction. It is not well understood within ... -
A kaupapa Māori framework approach to filmmaking
(2022-12-01)The aim of this project is to explore kaupapa Māori filmmaking practices through practise-led research. I will focus on the processes and environments and how these create barriers or encourage Māori filmmaking aspirations. ... -
Unpicking the blanket: Escaping the bed we were made to lie in
(2023)This project focuses on the complexities of womanhood by addressing both physical and psychological aspects of being female. Generational associations between women became the basis for my research as they are instrumental ... -
Creating a workflow that aims to respond to the unique needs of young people in Emergency Supports in Aotearoa New Zealand
(2023)This project undertaken as part of my Master Professional Practice was specifically designed to understand and improve outcomes for young people requiring Emergency Support in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Emergency Support is ... -
Building stability in times of crisis: Analysing the impact of Covid-19 on the construction industry in New Zealand
(2023)The Covid-19 pandemic has had extreme impacts on various industries globally, and the construction industry in New Zealand was not exempt to Covid-19's impacts. These impacts were felt in multiple ways, which in turn lead ... -
Renegotiating the narrative: EQ students’ attitudes and engagement in relation to the language of the Socioeconomic Equity ‘EQ’ Project and inequity
(2023)The Socioeconomic Equity (EQ) Project is a comprehensive programme of support for students from decile 1-3 secondary schools in Health Sciences at the University of Otago. It is underpinned by Māori values and was established ... -
Keyboard warriors: Writing as a tool for positive change. Practitioner thesis
(2023)From children’s literature through to the works of poets, scholars and activists such as bell hooks and Audre Lorde, it is widely acknowledged that writing can help create a better world. In this practitioner thesis, I ... -
Autonomy in remote working Scrum Development Teams’ productivity post-COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand
(2023)The software development industry experienced both advantages and disadvantages of remote working, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of Scrum Development Team collaboration and productivity. ... -
The Ageing of Little Red
(2022-09)The enduring significance of toys is acknowledged through an examination of the history and cultural commonality of toys, from ancient clay toys to the many and enduring uses of toys up to present times. The concepts of ... -
The potentiating effects of different warm-up protocols on sprint cycling performance
(2023)Analysing current knowledge surrounding acute post activation potentiation (PAP) of athletic performance, this study investigated whether using accommodating resistance or modified band resistance (MBR) will enhance sprint ... -
The Halloween Party
(2023)My studio project, the final exhibition for which will also be named The Halloween Party, is a mix of individual works and a picture-book. The individual works consist of oil paintings on canvas, and gouache paintings on ... -
How can the NZ Diploma in Tourism and Travel pave the way for a regenerative future in tourism?
(2023)The tourism industry in New Zealand has emerged from a Covid 19 pandemic that halted international travel into the country. Due to the impact of the pandemic, many tourism businesses were compelled to lay off employees, ... -
Neo-neoliberalist capitalism, intensification by stealth and campus real estate in the modern university in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(Kaplan Higher Education Academy, 2023-08-02)This article critiques media commentary on reforms in higher education (HE) and the polytechnic or vocational education and training (VET) in Aotearoa/New Zealand during 2023. It used as its epicentre Gaston’s (2023) opinion ... -
Confidence and mastery in mothering occupations
(2023)RESEARCH QUESTION Which mothering occupations are mothers of infants participating in when they notice feelings of confidence and mastery in their mothering abilities? ABSTRACT AIMS This study aimed to explore ... -
Biophilic design: Creating biophilic healing spaces
(2023)Healthcare space are spaces that are meant for the healing; it is important to create an environment which helps to facilitate the healing in these places. In theory, the concept of biophilia has proven to improve the ...