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以不变应万变 - Remaining steady and constant to support our students to succeed in the changing world of education
No full textChange is constant, especially in the modern world of Education. Faced with the rapidly changing terrain of Higher Education, inclusive of the imminent presence of ever-changing technology and assistive learning tools. Our students have increasing needs with ability to adapt, to take advantage of the current trends, to ride the winds of change that can shift their directions without warning. What are learning advisors to do, to continue supporting our student’s success in this changing world of Education?
The presenter collaborates with a Kuia Māori, her wisdom and Mātauranga, to join with the learning advisor and each share from their cultural perspectives, to ascertain within education, what is not changing in Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Hainamana. As kaimahi, we can remain constant and steadfast in our respective knowing, so our students are not blown off course regardless of where the winds blow within the educational field. Applied and reflective practice acknowledges the task of our own adaptation to learning and applying new skills in our supportive roles to our students. Our approach to adapt to the changing world of our students, is from ancient wisdom of our respective ancestors that have been passed down through multiple generations, to ensure a health and safety process in these times of change. It is our hope that our students will take this wisdom with them to enrich their lives and the communities that they will eventually serve
Walking Upstream
No full textPhotographs from "Walking Upstream"
[A live time-based event that invites audiences to listen and walk together along the edge of the mighty Waikato.
VENUE AND TIMES: Hamilton, Sunday 4 February, 4pm Saturday 9 March, 4pm Sunday 10 March, 10.30am Saturday 23 March, 4pm Sunday 24 March, 10.30am Boon Arts.
ROLES: B. Wood (Choreographer writer), M. Mullen (Dramaturg writer), & P. Hobbs (Sound design).
Exploring the effectiveness of sustainability governance in the Australasian telecommunication sector
No full textThis study examines the effectiveness of sustainability governance structures in the Australasian telecommunications sector, focusing on their impact on sustainability goal achievement. It analyzes nine sustainability reports and four interviews with sustainability personnel from major organisations within the study population. The findings show that smaller companies use streamlined models with dedicated roles reporting to a single executive, while larger organisations have complex structures with C-suite roles and specialized committees. Larger organisations perform better in sustainability and disclosure, while smaller organisations face resource limitations. The study highlights the need for tailored governance frameworks and executive-level integration to manage sustainability initiatives effectively. Future research should include more organisations, longer report periods, and third-party validation, and explore the impact of executive sustainability roles and emerging technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI on governance
Development of emergency food formulation for disaster preparadness: With mainly New Zealand ingredients
No full textEach year, there are hundreds natural disasters (emergencies) globally that cripple economics, destroy crops, and shift millions. Immediately after a natural disaster, preliminary aid is food, water, sanitation, and shelter(1). New Zealand typically faces natural disaster risks such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and even volcanoes to consider. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, ‘food supply should be adequate to cover the overall nutritional needs of all population groups in terms of quantity, quality, and safety. In an emergency, an adequate food ration meets the population’s minimum energy, protein and fat requirement for survival and light physical activity. An adequate food ration is also nutritionally balanced, diversified, culturally acceptable, fit for human consumption and suitable for all sub-groups of the population’(2,3). In the initial research, we could not find any market available emergency food that is based on nutrient-rich milk powder. In addition, though emergency food is called survival food, the taste and nutritional profile could be improved. The aim of the study was to develop prototypes that meet the criteria of the WHO guidelines for food and nutrition in emergencies, taste acceptable and cost effective, have good nutrient profiling score and 10+ years shelf-life; in partnership with GMP Ltd. Using mainly New Zealand ingredients (e.g. oatmeal, cornflour maize, cranberries) including milk powder (whole- and skim- milk powder content was approximately 27%), formulas were computated with different combination and composition with potential ingredients
Supporting newly qualified nurses (NQNs)
No full textThe research aims to understand the perspectives of NQNs. [Newly Qualified Nurses]
How we, as a nursing college, can support NQNs.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
What has been done in the past and worked?
What is currently underway?
What is the status quo for NQNs?
How can we support them to succeed?
What is the current literature on support for this group?
What are the priorities for the workplace?
What are the enablers and barriers ?
This is a waste of time?
The myth of liberal humanism
No full textLiberal humanism and social work
Medical model – mental health
Who is most likely to experience mental distress or illness?
Who is most likely to experience mental distress or illness?
Statistics
Structural racism
Māori Model – mental health
Next step-Actions to take
Where are we now? [ACT Party policy]
Reference
Exploring productive and responsible use of Gen AI in education
No full textThe project aims to assess the engagement and growth of our teaching team in effectively using Gen AI for classroom teaching and learning
We are also exploring the potential challenges and opportunities this poses in assessment of learning
Data from the participating staff members have been collected through weekly journals, and monthly reflections, alongside audio-recorded focused group discussion from monthly hu
Key Elements Employed by New Zealand Listed Companies in Acquisitions
No full textGlobally, mergers and acquisitions have a poor reputation of failing to achieve their strategic goals. The purpose of this project is to identify the key elements that should be used in acquisitions and promote their application in New Zealand public listed companies to increase the probability that the acquisition creates shareholder value and increases company performance. The study sought information, by way of a questionnaire, from listed NZ companies that made acquisitions during the 12 months ending 31 March 2022. This information was confidential. It also used secondary research to obtain data and information data and information for the same period that was publicly available. The major findings from responses were that no company was using all the elements, and that no correlation was found for the use of the elements and earnings per share or share price performance, the criteria for judging success, for the population. Despite the amount of research on the key elements and the history of merger and acquisition there appears to be a lack of application of all the principles in practice. Future studies should cover a longer period of NZ acquisitions and determine the success or failure after two full financial years following the transition. There is also a need for the study of mergers and acquisitions in management courses to equip graduates with the knowledge to increase the probability of success in future mergers and acquisitions
Experimental Building /Experimental building?
No full textIn 1968, students in their final year at Auckland University School of Architecture designed and built a studio for their year group into a space between two existing villas in adjacent Wynyard Street that were also occupied by the architecture programme. The studio has come to be known as the Experimental Building. To date there have been two pieces of formal documentation of the project; A 1968 Building Report by student William (Bill) Benfield, who was part of the design and construction team, and a 1980 Study Paper by contemporaneous staff member Ian George, The paper begins by outlining the motivations and provocations of the time and then turns attention to the construction process and the spatial and tectonic qualities of the Experimental Building. By examining this project through the lens of these documents it will attempt to identify what can be learnt and what was experimental about this project
A report on teaching and modelling research skills in a classroom setting: Social work students using their learning and experiences to investigate the link between modes of learning delivery and social work core competencies
No full textIn Semester 2 (July–November) 2022, Dr Irene Ayallo collaborated with the students in the Research Methods course in Unitec’s Bachelor of Social Practice to investigate the link between learning delivery modes and students’ ability to demonstrate the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) core competencies (see Appendix 1). The aim of the project was to teach research skills and, simultaneously, critically analyse whether the shift in learning delivery due to the Covid-19 pandemic could impact the students’ future competencies as social workers in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. The report describes the research design process and presents a literature review, findings from data, and a discussion of the findings. Findings from this research show that the learning environment within which social work education is delivered has changed significantly, provoked by the events during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Rethinking social work education delivery models is inevitable and required in this new environment. Carefully designed flexible delivery models, such as a mix of in-person and online (blended), would be most effective in safeguarding against and minimising learning disruptions without compromising quality. The most impactful delivery model for social work students is characterised by engaging and interactive content, practical activities and group work, increasing and checking retention, clear structure and guidelines, consistency, flexibility, and capability building for staff and students. The extent to which these can be achieved depends on addressing individual student and staff factors, and broader institutional resources, guidelines and policies