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Playing with philosophy: Gestures, life-performance, P4C and an art of living
(2017)It can hardly be denied that play is an important tool for the development and socialisation of children. In this article we argue that through dramaturgical play in combination with pedagogical tools such as the Community ... -
The role of the art of living in early childhood education
(2016)The notions of well-being and happiness are widely used today in a range of disciplines, areas of research, educational practice and daily life. However, these terms have to be considered critically, and careful reflection ... -
The Art of Living and Positive Psychology in Dialogue
(2015)The idea of happiness boomed in the public as well as in the academic domain over the last decade and has not reached its peak yet. However, the understanding of happiness (understood as eudaimonia) as being the utmost ... -
Philosophy for Children Meets the Art of Living: A Holistic Approach to an Education for Life
(2016)This article explores the meeting of two approaches towards philosophy and education: the philosophy for children (P4C) approach advocated by Lipman and others, and Schmid’s (2000) philosophical concept of Lebenskunst (the ... -
Spatial variability in surficial Christchurch soils via 5 m shear wave velocity Vs5
(2015)This paper provides a summary of the development of a shear wave velocity (Vs) model for the greater urban area of Christchurch, New Zealand. The model is based on the application of the recently developed Christchurch-specific ... -
Performance of road bridges during the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake
(2017)The transport infrastructure was majorly affected by the 14th November 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake. Severe vertical and horizontal peak ground accelerations generated high inertial forces, land-slides, and liquefaction. Most ... -
A case for Voice
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Erosion sources and sediment pathways to streams associated with forest harvesting activities in New Zealand.
(2017)Streams and rivers are abundant in our plantation forests and the Forest Industry prides itself on protecting the intrinsic values they provide, including clean water and quality aquatic habitat. In ensuring they remain ... -
Flexible and Part-time Work Arrangements in the Canterbury Legal Profession : A Report prepared by the University of Canterbury Socio-Legal Research Group for the Canterbury Women’s Legal Association
(University of Canterbury, 2017)In 2015 a research team in the School of Law at the University of Canterbury developed a project with the Canterbury Women’s Legal Association to gather information about flexible and part-time work practices in the ... -
Mediating publicness: An analysis of Pacific audiences’ desire for a sphere of their own in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(2017)This paper suggests that Pacific groups are positioned narrowly in New Zealand publicness, often in ways that run counter to Pacific audiences’ demand for in-depth news and information and public debate. Focus groups held ... -
Force-Based Beam-Column Element with Multispring Models for Modelling Post-Tensioned Rocking Members
(2017)Post-tensioned rocking beams and columns are popularly used in earthquake-resistant structures because of their selfcentring and low-damage response characteristics. Rocking actions in these members arise from the ...
