Browsing Education Conference Papers by Title
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"I see me”: embedding of Mātauranga Māori in Social Practice curriculum
(2020-11-18)Background information (BSP) Key principles Tika, pono, aroha (Being just, courageous and intentional) Embedding of matauranga Māori When I see me -
I Teach Alone or We Teach Together: Exploring Team Teaching and Impact on Teacher Identity
(2012)Our project, Team Teaching, Disadvantages and advantages, Identity, Challenges -
I'll be happy and smiling all the time” - The impact of relational and safety learning for 8-12-year-old children
(2019-07)This paper evaluates the impact of Jade Speaks Up (JSU), a safety and relational learning programme run for 1300 children in years 5-8 in eight New Zealand primary and intermediate schools. This is the first year of a ... -
"I'll be happy and smiling all the time” - The impact of relational and safety learning for 9-12-year-old children.
(2019-06)This paper evaluates the impact of Jade Speaks Up (JSU), a safety and relational learning programme run for 1300 children in years 5-8 in eight New Zealand primary and intermediate schools. This is the first year of a ... -
Imparting China: some reflections on five decades of Chinese language teaching in New Zealand
(Chengdu : Sichuan University Press, 2013)Since its introduction in the mid- 1960s , the teaching of the Chinese language in New Zealand has staked a claim at the table of arts and humanities by emphasizing , first , the importance and antiquity of Chinese ... -
The implementation of the revised New Zealand Curriculum: Unpacking the complexities of sustainability, school climate and distributed forms of educational leadership
(Australian Association for Research in Education, 2009-03-01)The day-to-day practice of educational leadership practice can be extremely complex, demanding and yet rewarding; it is a highly relational activity. At the very heart of changing the climate of a school in relation to ... -
The importance of the apprentice
(2015-05-23)Content: • Introduction: current concerns • Two BRANZ Study Report N0.328 and N0.335 • History of CBANZ • History of Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) • Objective and Aims of ITABs • How ... -
Improving learning outcomes by designing engaging educational tools
(IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE), 2014)The success rate of computer games in engaging children has prompted educational researchers to investigate if similar techniques can be used to engage children with learning. In this paper, we present the results of a ... -
Improving students’ performance through gamification : a user study
(2018-03)Lack of motivation is an issue for some learners. If they do not find the course materials engaging, they do not spend enough time to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The term gamification is used to ... -
In search of key drivers for success in first year engineering courses
(Australasian Association for Engineering Education, 2013)BACKGROUND In 2010 and 2011 staff at Unitec Institute of Technology (Unitec) became increasingly concerned at the declining success rate of students in undergraduate Diploma level engineering courses. Unitec is the largest ... -
In work for work- seamless integration of academic learning and practical application.
(2014-11)Work Integrated Learning (WIL) * a holistic approach to inculcate lifelong competencies into the curriculum * workplace is a platform for practical application of acquired theoretical knowledge * intangible soft ... -
Inclusive and consistent assessment of architectural drawings across teaching teams on Architectural Technology courses
(2019-11)The purpose of this project is to encourage best practice by seeking to rationalise the process of how teaching team members assess architectural drawings. This is to mitigate the influence of personal subjectivity and ... -
Increasing student engagement for programmes with traditionally low involvement rates for Maori and Pasifika
(2014-03)One of the main Carpentry programs we run at Unitec is the Certificate in Applied Technology – Carpentry. This is a full time Pre-trade program, 32 weeks long, for those wishing to enter the construction industry and become ... -
Indigenous voices : creating space in teaching and learning
(2020-10)Te Noho Kotahitanga Narrative approach RabindranathTagore Indigenous voices navigating our present day borders Ko Papatuanuku ahau -
Industry perspectives on work placement for learners and using it to move forward
(2022-07-06)Key purposes of the survey To encourage stake holders to provide input To increase consistency across the country in communication To determine required/preferred support of placements going forward To investigate ... -
Innovative learning opportunities with virtual reality game development
(2019-05)This article outlines a case study of a team of secondary school students creating a commercially deployed immersive Virtual Reality (VR) game as part of their learning. Given the limited amount of relevant literature on ... -
Innovative modern teaching tool adapted by Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Unitec
(2018-02)Outline of this presentation • Introduction • The importance of innovative modern tool • Choice of system -UniTrain • The applications or learning program of UniTrain • Future trends in Engineering Education • Conclusion -
Inquiring about cultural components of early childhood education
(ePress, Unitec, Te Pūkenga, 2022-12-06)Culture and diversity are familiar yet challenging concepts for early childhood kaiako (teachers). This is a background paper to stimulate thoughts and queries around cultural components in early childhood environments. ... -
Integrating Sustainability into Business Courses
(2013)What does sustainability mean? Why should any educator want to do this - and business educators in particular? Having decided it is important – what principles underpin the concept? How to go about integrating sustainability ...
