Browsing by Supervisor "Peters, Sally"
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Adults and children engaging with ePortfolios in an early childhood education setting
(University of Waikato, 2016)While common across the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of education, ePortfolios are relatively new in the early childhood education sector, nationally and internationally. They are, however, becoming more ... -
Bridging the transition from Year 6 to Year 7: A New Zealand context
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The purpose of this study was to investigate the processes in place for vulnerable students when transitioning from Year 6 at primary school, to Year 7 at intermediate or middle school. Specifically, it investigates what ... -
Discursive constructions of teachers’ professional identities in early childhood policies and practice in Aotearoa New Zealand: Complexities and contradictions
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Over the last two decades, neo-liberal education reform has notably transformed the landscape of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Aotearoa New Zealand. From an increasingly supportive approach, aiming to ensure ... -
Education for sustainability in transition of children from early childood education to primary school
(University of Waikato, 2012)This study examined the understandings gained by young children from education for sustainability experiences in their early childhood education and their actions and behaviours related to sustainability in their later ... -
Education for Sustainability: An Investigation of Teachers' and Students' Perceptions and Experiences
(University of Waikato, 2011)Human activity and the mismanagement of this generation and the previous, has resulted in large-scale environmental and social damage associated with climate change, ecosystem destruction, resource depletion and pollution ... -
Exploring the experiences of female students' educational transition from secondary to tertiary education. A study in a university in Papua New Guinea
(University of Waikato, 2012)Educational transitions take place when children move from home to start early childhood education and from primary school to secondary school then to universities and other tertiary institutions. Internationally, women ... -
Journey towards full registration: a study of beginning teachers’ externally provided induction programmes in teacher-led ECE services
(University of Waikato, 2011)Abstract The New Zealand Teachers Council recognises that “the induction of provisionally trained teachers is of critical importance for the retention and development of quality teachers” (Cameron, 2007, p. i). This study ... -
Parental perceptions of the role of Applied Behaviour Analysis intervention for children with autism during the transition from early childhood education settings to primary school
(University of Waikato, 2013)The transition to school time for children with autism may represent a period of an increased stress for the whole family. Some parents choose to try the Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention for their children as ... -
Talking Ourselves: Stories of identities and linguistic possibilities of bilingual teachers working in English-medium early childhood services in the Auckland region
(University of Waikato, 2011)This thesis examines the ways in which five bilingual teachers use their two languages in English-medium early childhood services in the Auckland region. Questions regarding the possible mediation of bilingual identities ... -
Tukua Kia Rere! Maori Adult Students Succeeding at University
(University of Waikato, 2010)A considerable amount of research has focussed on Māori underachievement in mainstream education. There is, however, much less research that celebrates Māori academic success. Even less has been written about the experiences ... -
Unpacking the effects of power relations in childhood sexuality: A discursive analysis based on conversations with parents, teachers and counsellors
(The University of Waikato, 2019)This research focusses on language used by adults within Aotearoa New Zealand who are significant in children’s lives, exploring cultural and societal discourses on childhood sexuality. Seventeen individual and three group ...
