Browsing Education Dissertations and Theses by Title
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Relationship strategies that support the achievement of school-wide goals : case studies of two secondary schools
(2013)Educational leaders frequently face leadership dilemmas as they seek to achieve school goals while also supporting the relational needs of staff. When dilemmas remain unresolved, the school’s ability to implement goals ... -
The role and professional development needs of middle managers in New Zealand secondary schools
(2007)Middle managers in secondary schools work at the interface between teaching and managing. Their role is diverse and challenging and many middle managers lack clarity in regard to expectations. This study set out to investigate ... -
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 ... -
The role of the cluster manager in leading and managing change in the resource teacher : learning and behaviour service
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: What is the role and responsibilities of the Cluster Manager in the RTLB service? What are the challenges for the Cluster Manager while leading and managing change in the RTLB cluster? What are the ... -
The role of the tutor teacher in secondary school pastoral care : challenges and expectations
(2017)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are the current practices of pastoral care in New Zealand secondary schools? 2. What are senior leaders’ expectations of tutor teachers in New Zealand secondary schools? 3. What are the ... -
School prospectuses: Why do New Zealand schools produce one?
(2007)Since the Ministry of Education 1988 introduced market principles and policies as recommended by the Picot Report, New Zealand schools have been encouraged to use marketing strategies to ‘sell’ their school. For many ... -
Secondary teacher experiences of professional development : a focus on sustained application to practice
(2015)Despite considerable growth in the theory of professional learning and development (PLD), improvements to teacher practice often remain inconsistent or short lived. A review of literature suggests that understanding how ... -
Secondary to tertiary transitions : current trends
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are the secondary school leader’s perceptions of the transition for students from secondary to tertiary education? 2. What are the tertiary transition challenges for secondary students from a ... -
Senior leader efforts to improve the educational outcomes of Māori students in New Zealand secondary schools
(2012)A qualitative research methodology was used to explore the issues and develop a deeper understanding of the leadership practice of secondary school senior leaders in Auckland and Northland schools. Members of each senior ... -
Servant leadership in early childhood education : a multi-site case study
(2012)Leadership in early childhood education (ECE) is an under-researched area and there is little to support those in leadership roles by way of literature to contribute to their understanding of the role. My experiences have ... -
Service academies and student transitions : an exploratory study
(2013)Service Academies are vocationally-focussed courses run in New Zealand secondary schools. They have a military style teaching and learning environment, and were initiated with the intention of helping students who were at ... -
Setting suns and rising stars : succession planning in New Zealand’s deaf education leadership workforce : a national study
(2012)This thesis is the first national study examining succession planning in New Zealand’s Deaf education leadership workforce. The sun is setting on the working tenure of baby-boomer educators, a large proportion of these ... -
“Should I stay or should I go?” : first semester students’ experiences in a tertiary institution in New Zealand
(2013)“Should I stay or should I go”, a song by The Clash (1982) sums up the dilemma some students face when they begin their journey in tertiary study. This research explores the experiences of a group of students from one ... -
Socialisation of international students in a New Zealand tertiary education classroom
(2017)International education has developed exponentially and the result is increased international students in New Zealand tertiary education. The influx of international students has required teachers to facilitate classroom ... -
Stepping-stones and glass ceilings : the motivations and challenges of aspirant leaders
(2013)New Zealand secondary schools could face a shortage of aspirant leaders, both in terms of quantity and quality. The shortage of aspirant leaders may be due to a possible 'retirement boom’ as well as an environment of work ... -
Student perspectives of secondary to tertiary transitions : influences on the decision making process
(2019)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are the beliefs and experiences of students who have recently transitioned from secondary to tertiary education in one New Zealand polytechnic? 2. What are the beliefs and experiences of ... -
Student voice : empowerment, engagement, efficacy in New Zealand schools
(2014)This study was carried out to examine student voice initiatives in schools; more specifically, the successes and challenges that leaders and teachers have faced when implementing student voice strategies. ‘Student voice’ ... -
Student voice in secondary schools : purpose, value and characteristics
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What is the nature and purpose of student voice? 2. What are the perceived value and benefits of student voice to the key stakeholders in education? 3. What are the recommended, or ‘best practice’ ... -
Supporting first-time middle leaders in New Zealand primary schools
(2016)Middle leaders in New Zealand primary schools play a substantial part in the teaching of students and leadership of staff yet there is little understanding of how they are developed and supported ... -
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 ...