Browsing Education Dissertations and Theses by Subject "130103 Higher Education"
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An analysis of Youth Guarantee Fees-free programme outcomes in a New Zealand wānanga
(2018)RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. What are the objectives of the Youth Guarantee Policy and why were they created? 2. What are the national outcomes of the Youth Guarantee Fees-Free initiative, why are they occurring, and how ... -
A curriculum for entrepreneurial creativity and resourcefulness in New Zealand
(2010-11-08)This thesis asks: ‘How can tertiary education nurture entrepreneurial creativity?’ Entrepreneurship is considered to be a vital determinant of economic growth and the entrepreneur is understood as someone who innovates and ... -
The historical development of Vietnam National University, Hanoi from a Bourdieusian perspective
(2009)This study into the historical development of a specific university, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi), aimed to produce insights into and theorise the development of this institution of higher education. In ... -
Leadership development for middle leaders in a Lao tertiary institution
(2014)Recently, the education reformation in Laos has reinforced the higher education institutions to meet the national social-economic development plans. Consequently, more demands and expectations are placed on educational ... -
Leadership development of curriculum leaders in a Lao higher education Institution
(2015)The regional and national development plan for education has increased its intensity and now requires curriculum leaders to handle many additional tasks distributed from higher management. In pursuing their new roles 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 ... -
Middle managers : managing change in a Lao higher education institution
(2013)Academic middle managers in Lao higher education have a pivotal role in managing changes and academic curricula. They have become a significant force in the current context of Lao higher education since their expertise and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The teaching of critical thinking : reviewing the perceptions of educators in tertiary institutions in New Zealand
(2015)Teachers can inspire and motivate students to develop critical thinking. Successful critical thinkers can be successful and contributing citizens. According to the Oxford dictionary (2015) critical thinking is, “the objective ... -
Tertiary education for social justice in an age of uncertainty
(2010-11-01)This thesis is located in the context of contemporary tertiary education and investigates two key influences on teachers and teaching. The first arises from the uncertainty and ambiguity that is attributed to postmodernism ...