Colloquium :Tertiary Research in Progress

Ako Aotearoa and TLRI hosted an inaugural colloquium in Auckland on the 7th and 8th September, 2009. The aim  was to support researchers to share their projects with other project teams as well as to identify early synergies between projects, and to showcase the range of projects recently completed or underway. There were 17  presentations from research teams, eight of which were funded by TLRI. The breadth of research is evident from the programme   A strong implication from the presentations was the potential of research to generate evidence to inform ways to support learners of all ages to achieve positive outcomes.

The projects and presentations

• Best Practice in Supervisor Feedback to Thesis Writers in NZ
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenter: Helen Basturkmen (University of Auckland)
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• Assessing Hauora Maori in Medical Students in Clinical Settings
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenter: Dr Rhys Jones (University of Auckland)
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• Te Kawai Kamara - A Pilot for the Synchronous Delivery of a Common Postgraduate Programme in Te Reo Maori across Multiple Sites
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenters Prof Tania Ka'ai (AUT University) and Haani Huata (CPIT)
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• Shifting Conceptualisations of Knowledge and Learning in the Integration of the New NZ Curriculum in Initial and Continuing Teacher Education
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 3 years.
  Presenters: Dr Vanessa Andreotti, Dr Jan Abbiss and Dr Kathleen Quinlivan
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• Unlocking Student Learning: The Impact of Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiatives (TLEIs) on First Year University Students
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 3 years.
  Presenters: Kogi Naidoo (Massey University), Neil Haigh (AUT University), Alison Holmes (Canterbury University), and Sam Richardson (Massey University)
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• An Exploration of Field Based Early Childhood Teacher in Education in Aotearoa
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 20 months.
  Presenters: Liz Everiss and Dr Margaret Brennan (Open Polytechnic)
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• Exploring eLearning Practices across the Disciplines in a University Environment
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 2 years.
  Presenters: Associate Prof Roger Moltzen (University of Waikato) and Nicola Westbury (WMIER)
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• Success for All: How Tertiary Teaching can help Maori and Pasifika Student Access
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 2 years.
  Presenters: Dr Airini and Dr Elana Curtis (University of Auckland)
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• Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Education in Maths
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 2 years.
  Presenters: Associate Professor Sergiy Klymchuck and Peter Watson (AUT University)
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• Teaching and Learning in the Supervision of Maori Doctoral Students
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 2 years.
  Presenter: Dr Barbara Grant (University of Auckland)
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• Learning Environments and Student Engagement with their Learning in Tertiary Settings
  Funded by TLRI. Duration is 2 years.
  Presenters: Nick Zepke (Massey University), Linda Leach (Massey University) and Helen Anderson (MIT)
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• Engaging Learners Effectively in Science, Technology and Engineering: The Pathway from Secondary to University Education
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenter: Marg Gilling (Massey University)
   
• ITO Workplace Assessment Structure
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenters: Nicholas Huntingdon (ITF) and Dr Karen Vaughan (NZCER)
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• Maori Learning Maori: What Works for M?ori Adults Learning Maori as a Second Language?
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenter: Matiu Ratima (University of Auckland)
   
• Dedicated Education Unit: Enhancing Clinical Teaching and Learning
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenters: Dr Willem Fourie, (MIT), Bev McClelland (Counties Manukau DHB), Sheona Watson (MIT) and Kusum Narayan (MIT)
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• Te Kupenga Ako: A Marae-Based Community Learning Project
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenters: Kataraina Houia-Rongonui (Ng?ti Porou/Taranaki) and Will Edwards (Massey University)
   
• Tatou Tatou / Success for All: Improving Maori Student Success in Health Profession Degree Level Programmes
  Funded by Ako Aotearoa. Duration is 18 months.
  Presenter: Dr Elana Curtis (University of Auckland)
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Final Thoughts - presentation by Ako Aotearoa Director, Dr Peter Coolbear