Browsing by Supervisor "Williams, P. John"
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An activity theory based investigation of communication and connection between family, students, and school
(University of Waikato, 2014)Communication and connection between families, students, and school is a topic that receives wide attention in the research literature. This is justified because close alignment between home and school can have numerous ... -
Five case studies exploring the value of technology education in New Zealand secondary schools
(University of Waikato, 2012)There are many factors that influence students in their choice to take vocationally focussed or general technology subjects at secondary school. Equally, there are many factors that contribute to whether or not they succeed ... -
How can technological creativity be taught in the Saudi Arabian elementary school context?
(University of Waikato, 2013)Teaching technological creativity in the Saudi Arabian school context can support the inclusion of technology education in general education. To support this view, the thesis proposes that technological creativity be a ... -
An investigation of the development of students’ and teachers’ perceptions towards technology: A framework for reconstructing technology education in Malawi
(University of Waikato, 2011)The study investigated students’ and teachers’ perceptions towards technology and technology education with the ultimate aim of developing their beliefs and practices suitable for teaching and learning broad-based technology ... -
Nga Wahi Ipurangi - Digital Places
(University of Waikato, 2013)The Waipa district, unbeknown to many New Zealanders, is home to some of the country’s most significant historical sites and stories. As a Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) educator, one of my roles is ... -
The Nature of Conversation of Primary Students in Technology Education: Implications for Teaching and Learning
(University of Waikato, 2013)Classroom conversations are core to establishing successful learning for students. This research explored the nature of conversation in technology education in the primary classroom and the implications for teaching and ... -
The use of education for sustainability websites for community education in Chile
(University of Waikato, 2014)An increasing recognition of the impact of human activity on the natural environment has oriented attention to the role of education for sustainability (EfS) as a means to create more ecologically literate and sustainable ...
