Browsing by Author "Furness, Jane Amanda"
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Adult literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand: Policy, potential and pitfalls
(Victoria University of Wellington and NZCER, 2017)Policy aimed at increasing adult literacy and numeracy skills has been a strong focus of the New Zealand Ministry of Education since the launch of More than Words: The New Zealand Adult Literacy Strategy in 2001. This ... -
Beyond ethics to morality: Choices and relationships in bicultural research settings
(2013)Knowledge of ourselves as cultural beings, of the values and beliefs of those with whom we work, and of the history of relations among those in our work settings are essential for community and applied social psychologists. ... -
Community and family literacies in Aotearoa New Zealand: Critical analysis of current policies and practices
(Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, 2016)Video of Introduction in the Waikato Journal of Education -
The contribution of family literacy programmes to the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities
(University of Waikato, 2012)Approaches to literacy education named as ‘family literacy programmes’ first emerged in Aotearoa New Zealand in the early 2000s amidst considerable enthusiasm. Such approaches involve adults, children, or both in literacy ... -
An evaluation of Kaupapa Māori in Psychology at the University of Waikato
(Māori & Psychology Research Unit, 2018)The University of Waikato’s (UOW) reputation has been built on its unique commitment to Māori aspirations and the educational success of Māori students (The University of Waikato, n.d.-c). Kaupapa Māori has made a significant ...
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Adult literacy and numeracy in Aotearoa New Zealand: How does current research and organisational reporting align with the Living Standards Framework?
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Literacy and numeracy are foundational skills that are important in everyday life. Dominant western perspectives of literacy and numeracy focus on skills attainment for economic benefit and international comparison; this ...
