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Language learning in an online environment : the role of online discussion forums
(2018-01)By examining postings of 20 students in a peer-moderated online discussion forum, this study revealed that the online discussion forum has many affordances which are conducive to effective learning -
Leading technology innovation : when seeing is believing
(Unitec ePress, 2017-12)The literature on the professional development of primary and secondary teachers suggests that isolated initiatives are not effective in bringing about changes in teachers’ practices and beliefs. Research argues that changes ... -
Learner Beliefs and Learner Autonomy : A Case Study of Two Chinese Migrant Learners in New Zealand.
(University of Auckland. Faculty of Education. Language, Education & Diversity., 2011)Learner autonomy has received increasing attention in SLA. However, a literature review indicates that empirical studies focusing on the impact of individual learner factors on learner autonomy are scarce. This study ... -
Learning about and through teaching : Course work and practicum during initial teacher education
(Australian Teacher Education Association, 2013)This paper reports on findings from the final pilot of a survey (N=811) to be used by multiple New Zealand initial teacher education providers to measure graduating teacher perceptions of how well their programmes prepared ... -
Learning for the long haul : developing perceptions of learning affordances in CALL teachers
(WorldCALL, 2015)This presentation reports on an investigation into situated teacher learning and their developing understandings of the affordances of new computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools. In-service teachers need to identify ... -
Learning for the long haul: Developing perceptions of learning affordances in CALL teachers
(2013)This presentation reports on an investigation into situated teacher learning and their developing understandings of the affordances of new computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools. In-service teachers need to identify ... -
Learning from Industry by Using an Inquiry Based Learning Approach
(IEEE Education Society, 2013)Inquiry based and constructivist activities can motivate students to take charge of their own learning, understand multiple perspectives and develop high level reasoning skills. This paper describes a case study of six ... -
A learning journey : unintended and liberating consequences of an integrated teaching experience in sport science
(Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (Tauranga, N.Z.), 2015-02)In 2013-2014 a small team of sport science lecturers at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland undertook action research to better integrate their teaching of content across sport-related disciplines. They aimed to ... -
Lessons in density: Approaches to teaching housing design for higher densities
(Architectural Science Association and RMIT University, Australia, 2018)In cities affected by high growth rates the public debates generated by intensification policies are vigorous, dividing opinion along established political lines: higher densities are generally acceptable to the left, and ... -
The literacy of the tatau
(2014-09)Firstly, what is the Samoan Tatau? The Samoan tatau is the ancient practice of body marking or tattooing using the ‘au or traditional tools. The tatau is a body adornment given only to men and it covers roughly 60% of the ... -
A long & winding road : library staff involvement in an institutional elearning strategy
(Unitec Institute of Techology, 2011-12)In 2010 an urban polytechnic launched an institution-wide eLearning strategy as part of a reconceptualised approach to teaching and learning. Library staff responded to four objectives in this strategy: 1. Providing ... -
Mai te waharoa ki te akomanga
(2016-10)Pōhiri: Student and staff engagement in Te Ao Māori Maia Maori centre Maori student support centre and kaitiaki of Te Noho Kotahitanga marae Tika, Pono, Aroha Role: Marae Kaitiaki Marae booking, events and operations ... -
Making learning visible for improved student outcomes for priority learners in health and physical dducation
(2017-01)Hattie (2012) suggests that Visible teaching and learning is ‘teachers seeing learning through the eyes of students and students seeing teaching as a key to their ongoing learning” (p.18) This research project explores ... -
Making steAm : exploring science, technology, engineering and maths through loose parts and ephemeral arts
(2018-10)This workshop explores ways early childhood teachers can integrate science, engineering, technology and maths knowledge and skills through visual art and design. -
Making the links explicit between a vocational course and future career skills in a disrupted world.
(2017-04)Research focus UNITEC Bachelor of Applied Technology students and graduates Question: Do the courses in the Bachelor of Technology course at UNITEC NZ prepare students for future work skills? -
Making the sustainability learning and assessment experience real for undergraduate construction students
(2013-10-03)Examine/explore certain SDC concepts and apply them in a real world context: Environmentally Sustainable Design and Construction; Passive Solar Design(designing for the actual site, natural lighting ventilation and ... -
Male secondary-school student engagement rates with school counsellors, as compared with female engagement rates
(ePress, Unitec, Te Pūkenga, 2022-12-06)This article reports on a statistical investigation into the engagement rates of male secondary-school students with school counsellors in co-educational state secondary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. The data analysis ... -
Managing expectations of international and kiwi students: A challenge for beyond 2003!
(2003)This study assesses students perceptions of services experienced at UNITEC, Auckland New Zealand. The questionnaire used in the survey at UNITEC was based on the SERVQUAL scale that contains 20 service attributes, grouped ... -
Many birds with one stone : a targeted learning session for first year medical imaging students
(2014)Overview 1.Collaborative relationships? 2. Challenges 3. The Scenario 4. Our Targeted Learning Session 5. Findings and Recommendations 6. Design your own!
