Browsing by Supervisor "Barbour, Karen"
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Every Breath is a Wave: In what ways can contemporary dance making express an ecofeminist perspective
(University of Waikato, 2017)Arising from the growing interest in ecological concerns that intersected with second wave feminism in the 1970s, ecological feminism is a theoretical perspective which argues that the oppression of women is parallel to ... -
Exploring female art-making through reflective practice: A multi-dimensional cultural, spiritual and embodied experience
(University of Waikato, 2010)This thesis explores some of the many elements and influences of lived experience that are present in acts of art-making. Reflective practice in art-making adds the intentional and purposive act of reflective learning to ... -
Getting Deep: Experiences of New Zealand Bodyboarders
(University of Waikato, 2013)Since the mid 1990s, a growing body of literature on lifestyle sports has produced fresh insights into the nuances, esoteric terminology and social dynamics in an array of lifestyle sport cultures. While surf culture has ... -
Meanings of 'the Outdoors': Shaping outdoor education in Aotearoa New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2014)Abstract The issue of human-nature relationships has become increasingly important given the environmental issues affecting the world. Thus, education which can encourage students to positively engage and connect with the ... -
Place imaginaries: Photography and place-making at Te Awa River Ride
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Contemporary photographic practice has evolved into a field of possibilities, which includes a flux of representational modes that depict experiences, feelings and emotions. This PhD with Creative Practice Components ... -
Speaking the unspoken: Maori experiences of racism in New Zealand sport
(University of Waikato, 2010)This research explores how being Maori influences Maori participants’ sport experiences and offers a critical Maori perspective on New Zealand sport. Ten experienced Maori sport participants were interviewed using Kaupapa ... -
Teaching for transformation:Reflective practice for transformative dance education in children's community dance
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Dance is a marvelous developmental tool for holistic growth (Graham, 2002; H'Doubler, 1940). In current times, dance opportunities for children are generally found in the dance studios and reserved for those with money, ... -
'Time on my side': Experiences of accelerated students who entered university early in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This qualitative study investigated the lived experiences of 10 young people who had been accelerated in their schooling and entered university at a much earlier age than is typical for students in Aotearoa New Zealand. ... -
Towards a promising future: Solomon Islands educators’ perspectives on the inclusion of arts and culture curriculum in schools
(University of Waikato, 2013)In the Pacific Islands, ‘arts’ and ‘culture’ are not separate entities, since traditional Pacific cultures encode recollections of the past in song, dance, art and craft, naming and story-telling, all of which contribute ... -
Understanding inclusive dance practice: An investigation of the leadership, pedagogy and facilitation in inclusive dance classes in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Inclusive dance practice is based upon the assumption that dancing is a fundamental activity that all people may participate in. It is a practice that brings diverse groups of people together to share in the movement of ... -
Whānau aspirations, extracurricular activity and positive youth development: The leisure activity patterns and narratives of successful young Māori men and how they might inform urban whānau raising tamatāne.
(The University of Waikato, 2020)The purpose of this research is to offer parents and whānau (extended family groups) insight about the kinds of leisure activities that might make a positive contribution to their boys’ development. Focused on the positive ... -
Women's contemporary yoga lifestyles: An embodied ethnography of becomings
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Within this thesis, I offer insight into the lifestyles of contemporary women Yoga practitioners. Delving into complex and nuanced experiences of women embodying Yoga lifestyles offers multiple opportunities to extend upon ...
