scholarly journals Calculating for creativity: Maths joins the circus

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 85-99
Author(s):  
Claire Marie Coleman ◽  
Tim Lind
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Common Goal ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Reflective Journal ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
School Day ◽  
Design Plan ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Mathematics Integration ◽  
Journal Entries

Following recent increases in the diversity of students, technologies, pedagogies and environments, New Zealand classrooms are sites of growing complexity. Tasked with covering a broad range of disciplines within each school day, opportunities for subject integration are of increasing value to busy teachers. Developing upon a previous piece of research (Coleman & Davies, 2018), this project sought to gain student engagement in mathematics through a dramatic framework. A key factor in developing adaptable, responsive and capable learners, creativity is an area of intense educational interest and yet substantial confusion (Jefferson & Anderson, 2017). Focusing upon the activation of students’ creative capacities through drama, this project offers suggestions for future praxis and the development of classrooms that invite creativity. We began by establishing a fictional pre-text closely related to their earlier studies of insects. Recruited to assist Professor Lee—a flea circus owner, with the redesign of her circus, this pretext deliberately offered opportunities for mathematics integration. When planning we predicted the need for students to engage with numbers and measurement, yet remained responsive to opportunities arising from the drama or instigated by the students themselves. Over the five drama-maths sessions, we collaborated with students both in and out of role, to design, plan and prepare a new cockroach circus extravaganza. We generated data for the research through reflective journal entries, student work, drama based research and focus groups. Our findings indicate an enthusiasm for the use of drama to engage students and make mathematics meaningful and highlight the vital elements for collaboration and creativity. Three distinct elements appear crucial to engaging in an effective drama-maths unit: a sense of unity in pursuing a common goal, the value of the affective and embodied elements associated with drama, and cultivation of skills for collaboration. While this project bolsters existing rhetoric surrounding STEAM integration, it advocates for further development around existing notions of collaboration for 21st century learning.

Walking Multiple Paths of Supervision in American Sport Psychology: A Qualitative Tale of Novice Supervisees’ Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janaina Lima Fogaca ◽  
Sam J. Zizzi ◽  
Mark B. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Reflective Journal ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Supervisory Relationships ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Multiple Paths ◽  
Development Data ◽  
Constant Comparative Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Journal Entries

There is limited evidence for what characteristics of supervision delivery facilitate novice supervisees’ development. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between supervision-delivery approaches and the perceptions of service-delivery competence development in novice practitioners. The authors interviewed 9 supervisor–supervisee dyads before and after the academic term in which the supervisees had their first applied experiences. Supervisees also completed reflective journal entries regarding their supervisory experiences and development. Data analysis included constant comparative analysis and triangulation of qualitative results with a practitioner-skills inventory. Different approaches to supervision delivery seemed to contribute similarly to novice supervisees’ development. Supervisees developed in more areas when the dyads had consistent meetings, close supervisory relationships, feedback, and frequent opportunities for self-reflection and when supervisors adapted the delivery to the supervisees’ developmental levels. In addition, factors in supervisees’ background, practice, and supervision that contributed to perceptions of service-delivery competence are discussed.

scholarly journals The parameters of anthropological crisis and modern global generation

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Yuliya Yurievna Sugrobova ◽  
Irina Daniilovna Karpova ◽  
Yuliya Olegovna Dorofei
Keyword(s):  
Value Orientations ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Production Techniques ◽  
Behavioral Communication ◽  
Further Development

This article analyzes the main factors of anthropological crisis, its attributes, impact upon the worldview, psychological, and cultural characteristics of the modern global network generation of Millennials and Centennials. An overview is given to the sources, in which the authors raise the problems of personal crisis, its causes, as well as the prospects for further development of humanity. Analysis is conducted on key traits in communication of collective society, peculiarities of behavioral communication strategy in the conditions of Informatization of the society. The article provides the results of modern research of R. Jenkins and the agency PBN H+K jointly with Magram MR, as well as “Tomsk initiative” project on the representatives of Millennials – “generation Y” and Centennials – “generation Z”; comparative characteristics of their value orientations and life strategies is given. The current formation and development of the new cultural space with the specific features of global, universal, technologized, virtual nature is demonstrated. The role of Net-technologies is revealed; being the key factor of the transformation of modern space, change the forms of sociocultural interaction, production techniques, transformation and conveyance of information, require elaboration of the special forms of spiritual and practical mastering of the reality and self-reflection of the individuals. An assumption is made that due to the technologies of globalization and ideology of postmodernism, takes place the uniformity of social and political structures, destruction of the forms of human identification – cultural, historical and spiritual, as well as destruction of the worldview foundations of personal becoming. Deidentification of a person becomes the key reason of the anthropological crisis.

scholarly journals The Cross Roads of Heritage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Philippa Dalgety
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Built Form ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
The Town

<p>This research explores an approach for adaptive reuse to enhance livability and greater connection to place within provincial towns of New Zealand. There are existing buildings which are often left in disrepair or considered too expensive to refurbish or strengthen. They are often demolished with little consideration to the building’s significance, therefore adaptive reuse has become a missed opportunity in New Zealand.  Many of our provincial cities have uninhabited large-scale buildings, which need upgrading due to being outdated and no longer fit for purpose. Seismic upgrading is a key factor in why these buildings are left uninhabited. One of the urban areas which this is prevalent is Whanganui. Whanganui has the opportunity to blend the old and the new built form to create a revitalized and timeless street appearance.   The regeneration of Whanganui can be achieved through adaptive reuse to enhance the crafted beauty of the town through its architecture. The revitalization of Whanganui can give guidance to other provincial cities in New Zealand while enhancing the quality of life within the town.  An in-depth analysis of the history of Whanganui, will allow for heritage significance to play a major role in the redesign. This design will be developed at three different scales to demonstrate how the built form can enhance connection to place and livability. These scales are at an urban, a built and a detailed scale.   The main cross roads linking the city of Whanganui to its river is surrounded by character and historical buildings. It will be used as a key area illustrating Whanganui’s past to better inform the future.</p>

scholarly journals Promotion of physical activity among children

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 09-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Skau Pawlowski ◽  
Jasper Schipperijn ◽  
Scott Duncan ◽  
Jens Troelsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
School Day ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
School Recess

New Zealand children are much more physically active during the school day than Danish children. As school recess is a large contributor to children’s overall level of physical activity, the aim of this study was to identify possible physical activity-promoting recess practices at New Zealand schools transferrable to Danish schools. The study was conducted as an ethnographic field study using participant observations and informal field talks with children and school workers at five New Zealand schools. On the basis of our findings we suggest Danish schools should further support physical activity initiatives by implementing physical activity-promoting recess initiatives.

Treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma by histological subtype: wish, prediction or reality?

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (26s) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Yves Blay
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
Histological Subtype ◽  
Common Goal ◽  
First Line ◽  
Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Common

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are heterogenous cancers encompassing more than 100 histological and molecular subtypes. Their extreme rarity underscores the need for international collaboration to identify specific treatment protocols. Increasing knowledge of STS complexity as defined by molecular biology has led to the introduction of targeted therapies for several sarcoma subtypes, which is an encouraging start. In advanced STS, doxorubicin-based regimens are standard first-line chemotherapy. Options for second and later lines include ifosfamide, trabectedin, pazopanib, eribulin and gemcitabine-based regimens. Histological subtype has become a key factor when selecting best options to treat advanced sarcoma; however, the challenges of identifying optimal treatments for all STS histotypes are undeniably formidable. Fortunately, the sarcoma community shares the common goal of seeking greater knowledge about the characteristics of each subtype in order to improve diagnosis and outcomes. Progress made to date in this regard suggests that the vision to treat by subtype is achievable.

The functions, attributes and challenges of academic leadership in New Zealand polytechnics

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Cardno
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Management ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Leadership Curriculum ◽  
Collaboration And Communication

Purpose – Leadership in educational settings has been established as a key factor that impacts student learning outcomes, consequently it is important to understand how academic leadership is conceptualised and enacted. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative study investigated the nature and demands of academic leadership in the New Zealand polytechnic sector by analysing documentary evidence and investigating the perceptions held of the role by 15 academic leaders in four institutions who were interviewed. Findings – Findings of the study highlight the four roles of organisational leadership, curriculum leadership, academic management and academic currency. Participants confirmed that they struggle with ambiguity and tensions. The importance of teams, collaboration and communication are established and the study concludes that an understanding of role complexity to reduce ambiguity and provision of support to perform the role should be key institutional concerns. Originality/value – This is one of very few research studies into conceptualising and researching the enactment of academic leadership in a polytechnic setting. The findings could impact the design of future leadership development.

scholarly journals Breaking the link between disability and child and whanau poverty

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Murray
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Clear Case ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Payment Rate

In New Zealand, disabled children are more likely to live in a oneparent household than are non-disabled children. The primary carers of disabled children have a higher unemployment rate than oneparent households in general. As a result, households with disabled children are significantly more likely to experience income poverty. This is not the case in the United Kingdom, where households with disabled children tend not to be at greater risk of income poverty. A key factor in preventing a greater risk of income poverty is the higher disability-related allowances in the United Kingdom: the median payment rate is almost three times higher than the New Zealand equivalents. There is a clear case for increasing the payment rate of the New Zealand disability-related allowances. There is also a clear case for an overhaul of support for households with disabled children to better enable carers/parents to work and to provide more equitable and effective support.

scholarly journals New Dynamics of Risk and Responsibility: Expanding the Vision for Accident Compensation

2004 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Gaskins
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Accident Compensation ◽  
Increasing Risk ◽  
Sphere Of Influence ◽  
Further Development

A holistic approach towards risk management must recognise the interconnectedness of economic and social structures. In this article, Gaskins focuses on the concept of “network societies”, which look to increase communication and organisation within their sphere of influence. While recognising that networks have the ability to regulate the distribution of risk across economic groups in society, Gaskins highlights the potential for networks to displace risk onto vulnerable sectors, thus essentially increasing risk levels for those outside the network. In the realm of health and safety, this can push the responsibility for occupational accidents onto already burdened families and communities. The development of the ACC system in New Zealand originally embraced a coherent approach to risk management. Gaskins argues that this approach has become displaced, and should be reestablished as the foundation of the ACC system. This article does not attempt to prescribe a way forward for ACC, but rather aims to highlight areas of particular concern, which require consideration in relation to the further development and advancement of ACC in New Zealand.

scholarly journals The Lived Experience of a Doctoral Student: The Process of Learning and Becoming

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betina Callary ◽  
Penny Werthner ◽  
Pierre Trudel
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Member ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Doctoral Student ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Reflective Journal ◽  
Self Study ◽  
New Mother ◽  
Journal Entries

The PhD experience is often a transition from student to future faculty member, which involves considerable learning and development (Glaze, 2002; Hockey, 2004). Using a lifelong learning perspective (Jarvis, 2009), the purpose of this article is to explore, through a reflective self-study, my process of learning throughout the PhD degree. In this qualitative self-study, I kept a detailed personal, professional, and academic reflective journal over four years and used the journal entries as data to explore the process of learning. The results reveal my ‘process of becoming’, moving from a beginner PhD student to an aspiring professor and new mother. The results are discussed in light of how I learned during the four years of the PhD, and how my lifetime of previous experiences influenced the learning that occurred.

scholarly journals Whāia te mātauranga - How are research libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand applying Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku / the Māori Subject Headings and offering them to users?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Melissa Bryant
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Library Users ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Subject Headings ◽  
Further Development

<p>Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/the Māori Subject Headings (MSH) were released in 2006, with the aim of “provid[ing] a structured path to subjects that Māori customers can…use to find material in libraries…using terms familiar to Māori and arranged in a hierarchy that reflects the Māori view of the world”. The project is a world leader and internationally well-regarded, but very little literature has been published evaluating the uptake and use of the MSH.  I talked with staff in wānanga, university, public, and special libraries, to explore how research libraries are applying the MSH and offering the MSH to their users, when adding metadata, providing reference and research services, or supporting library users to search independently.  Libraries employed diverse approaches tailored to their specific users, but participants consistently emphasised the importance of the MSH, advocated for further development of the thesaurus, and hoped for more training and information sharing between libraries.  Results are discussed in terms of four questions - What is working well? What could work better? What are the benefits of this work? What further questions do we need to answer?  Suggestions for further research include broader assessment of the actual and potential uptake of the MSH in libraries and other memory institutions, discussion with library users, and consideration of the future development of the MSH.</p>

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