Browsing by Author "Strachan, Jane"
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An exploration of issues for effective home-school communication strategies with Asian immigrant parents
(University of Waikato, 2012)The far-reaching effects of 21st century globalisation have meant that schools are facing an increasingly culturally and linguistically diverse parent community, a situation which presents educators with both opportunities ... -
The Perceptions of Beginning Secondary Teachers about their Professional Learning Experiences in the Solomon Islands Context
(University of Waikato, 2011)This thesis was designed to investigate the professional learning experiences of beginning secondary teachers (BSTs) in the Solomon Islands context. The study sought to interpret and document the lived experiences of a ... -
The experiences, perceptions and expectations of teachers, students and parents of the Community High School Model in Solomon Islands: A Case Study
(University of Waikato, 2011)This study considers students’ educational needs in the Solomon Islands’ education system. In particular it explores the experiences, perceptions and expectations of teachers, students and parents of the Community High ... -
How does culture impact on women's leadership in higher education? A case study in Vietnam
(University of Waikato, 2011)Whilst the subject of women and educational leadership is well documented internationally, research in this field is rare in Vietnam. This scarcity consolidates the commonly held belief that equity has been achieved in ... -
Talanoa, Manulua and Founga Ako: frameworks for using enduring Tongan educational ideas for Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2011)Educational achievement for Pacific students is a Government priority according to the Pacific Plan 2009- 2012 (Ministry of Education, 2009). For Tongan students though, Thaman (1988) highlights major differences in Pacific ...