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Happiness, ethnic discrimination and human rights in post-colonial / multicultural New Zealand : an exploration of ethnic discrimination as a barrier to the fulfilment of human rights in New Zealand, through a study of the impact of ethnic discrimination from state institutions on the ability of ethnic minorities to pursue their versions of happiness : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
The impact of ethnic discrimination on the ability of ethnic minorities to pursue their
own versions of happiness has not been explored, especially in a New Zealand
context. The pursuing of the primary sources of happiness ...
Teachers' perceptions about their preparedness to teach and include children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the regular classroom : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
This research explored five primary school teachers’ perceptions about their preparedness to teach and include students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a regular classroom. Taking a qualitative approach, these teachers ...
Older adults and alcohol : a study of registered social workers' assessment practices : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Difficulties resulting from alcohol use are a pervasive social issue across New Zealand, affecting people from all walks of life and ages. Registered social workers (RSWs) are ideally placed to breakdown taboos, support ...
Second life : from Kiwi soldier to civilian : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Experiences of sixteen former New Zealand (NZ) Army soldiers and officers were
analysed to investigate the transition from NZ Army service to civilian life. All
participants completed demographic questionnaires and ...
How is co-leadership enacted in the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand : a 152.800 thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 2016)
This research report explores the enactment of a gender-balanced co-leadership throughout
the organisation of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. This small-sized political
organisation has had representatives in ...
An exploration of the profession of psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand schools : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Educational Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
In order to make inferences based on, or create theories around aspects of the profession
of school based psychology in New Zealand, we must know what the profession looks like. The roles
of, and services provided by, ...
Teachers' perceptions of psychological services in educational settings in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented to the Institute of Education at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Educational Psychology
(Massey University, 2016)
Despite an increasing international knowledge base, there is a lack of New
Zealand based research regarding teacher and school perceptions of educational
psychology. This study discusses the findings of a survey of ...
E-asTTle as a catalyst for change : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Education - Teaching and Learning at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
This thesis studies the introduction and use of the formative assessment tool e-asTTle (Assessment for Teaching and Learning) in a low decile, high Māori school and the impact it has on teacher practice and student ...
The centralised development of elearning resources : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Masters of Education (Elearning) at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
This thesis explores the centralisation of elearning resource development in New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs). There was a significant gap in existing research relating to the organisation of ...
Constructions of welfare recipients and work in New Zealand newspapers : an examination of discourse and policy : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
This paper drew from discursive psychology and Foucauldian discourse analysis to analyse and critique constructions of welfare, its recipients and proposed policies as they were discussed in 200 New Zealand newspaper ...