Education, Health and Human Development: Theses and Dissertations
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Beyond the surface: international students’ perspectives on success at university
(University of Canterbury, 2020)There is increasing research interest on the international student experience and student success. Clear understandings remain undeveloped and gaps in the literature persist: ambiguity in the definition of success; focus ... -
Ka Tū te Whare, Ka Ora: the constructed and constructive identities of the Māori adoptee. Identity construction in the context of Māori adoptees’ lived experiences
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The question “who am I?” is an enduring one which invokes a variety of responses depending on a person’s social and cultural context. Such a question suggests that there might be a singular, plausible ‘answer’. It also ... -
Developing inclusive pedagogy : a case study of one initial teacher education programme in Aotearoa New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)For over a decade, the goal of a “world class inclusive education system” promised in Aotearoa New Zealand has remained aspirational rather than a reality (Massey University & Ministry of Education, 1999, p. 5). Influenced ... -
Circadian disruptions in children with developmental disabilities who present for the treatment of sleep problems.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)There has been an increasing body of literature that focuses on identifying sleep problems in children with developmental disabilities (DD), with the primary aim of determining the prevalence and describing the sleep problem ... -
Internationalisation of the curriculum at home : a comparative case study on undergraduate programmes of accounting at a Vietnamese university and a New Zealand university.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Research shows that only a marginal percentage among students worldwide have opportunities to study abroad. Therefore, the focus of research and practice has recently shifted from Internationalisation Abroad, which emphasises ... -
Raro timu raro take - Ngai Tahu birthing traditions.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The restoration of Ngāi Tahu customary birthing rituals and practices may offset the disempowerment and historical trauma this iwi has endured. Colonisation begot greed for land that eventuated in the Crown securing 34.5 ... -
An exploration of broaching and integrating religion and spirituality within a solution-focused counselling practice
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This project explores the practice of broaching the topic of religion and spirituality in a solution-focused counselling practice. Within the recent history of psychotherapy, the practice of broaching has been used primarily ... -
Cognitive predictors of coherence in adult ESL learners’ writing.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Coherence is considered as one of the most important qualities of writing. It is defined as the semantic unity that binds the whole text together. Yet, in spite of its fundamental importance, it is still considered a fuzzy ... -
A study on the mana of te reo Māori in NCEA : te mauri o te mana Māori.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Formal assessment for secondary schools commenced in the mid 1940's with School Certificate for Form 5 akonga (students), however at that time, te reo Maori was not taught in schools. At that time, te reo Maori was still ... -
Loving learning? Emotional experiences in second-chance teaching and learning.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis examines emotional experiences in second-chance education contexts of teen parent education, alternative education, and in the provision of foundation education in Corrections facilities in Aotearoa, New Zealand. ... -
The effects of a reading intervention on psychosocial outcomes for students with literacy learning difficulties
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Research shows that there is a relationship between academic outcomes and psychosocial outcomes. The current research aimed to understand the impact that developing literacy abilities in Year 7 and 8 students would have ... -
An exploration into the use of solution-focused counselling when working with adolescents who report experiencing bullying
(University of Canterbury, 2020)International and local studies indicate that bullying is a significant problem within New Zealand schools. School counsellors are positioned to see the impact of bullying on individuals, that is not visible to the wider ... -
A qualitative case study analysis of the Space parenting programme.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The first three years of life are particularly important for a child’s development, and the caregiving provided by parents and close family members (whānau) is arguably one of the most important factors for a child’s ... -
Understanding unmet need for contraception in Uganda : a mixed methods study of contraceptive use among women and men
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Background Unmet need for contraception, defined as the percentage of women who are sexually active and want to avoid, space or limit pregnancies, but are not using a method of contraception, stands at 28.4% of all ... -
The effectiveness of a Group Theraplay and Sunshine Circles intervention on reducing behavioural difficulties resulting from early Complex Trauma
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Complex Trauma (CT) has been shown to have significant effects on an individual’s physical and emotional well-being, with these effects being particularly evident if the trauma exposure occurred during early development. ... -
Listen up or lose out! Policy and practice of listening skill in English language education in Bangladesh
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This thesis reports an investigation into the status of listening skill in English language education in secondary schools in Bangladesh. The study also touches upon speaking skill as both listening and speaking skills are ... -
How teachers support children’s learning through culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy in two early childhood education centres.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This research explored how early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand were supporting children’s learning through culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy. Culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy ... -
Beliefs about sleep in parents who have and have not managed a sleep problem in their child with autism : effects on help-seeking behaviour and treatment choice.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who had varying experiences with sleep problems and the factors affecting parental help-seeking behaviour and ... -
To what extent are language assessment scores used in valid and ethical ways for the purpose of immigration, employment and professional registration in a New Zealand context?
(University of Canterbury, 2019)High-stakes language tests are used by immigration authorities, professional registration bodies and employers to make decisions about the employability of non-native speakers of English in English speaking countries. ...
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