Our Past Research

Past Research

New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute Mission is to
design and support the quality implementation of innovative and excellent higher education qualifications that are: supported by a coherent philosophy; theoretically logical; underpinned by evidence; culturally relevant; valid in practice; experiential; interactive; authentic; holistic and enjoyable from a learners perspective.
 
 
New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute Research Mission is to
promote, investigate and utilise research that enhances Curriculum Design, Curriculum Analysis, Curriculum Design Implementation, Curriculum Design Evaluation and Academic Leadership.



RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The following lists set out examples of Peer Refereed Research and Scholarly work undertaken by New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute Education Consultants in recent years.

Dr Elly Govers

Journal Articles in education:

• Govers, E. (2010). On the impact of government policy on programme design in New Zealand post-compulsory education. Research in Post-Compulsory Education 15(2), 141-158.
• Van de Ven, G., Govers, E. (2007). The difficulty with programming: Improving teaching and learning in introductory programming. Journal of Applied Computing and Information Technology, 11 (1), 80 - 91.  
• Weenk, W., Govers, E. and Vlas, H. (2004). Training in Project Based Education - practise as you preach. European Journal of Engineering Education 29(4), 465-475.

 
Journal Articles in physics:

• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1989). The elastic constants of nematics. Liquid Crystals 5(1), 323-326
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1988). The molecular-statistical calculation of the elastic constants of uniaxial nematics. Physica A 150, 1-17
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1987). On the fluctuation theory of De Gennes for nematics. Physica 141A, 625-630
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1987). The calculation of the elastic constants of nematics. Liquid Crystals 2(1), 31-37
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1985). Fluid dynamics of biaxial nematics. Physics 133A, 337-344
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1984). Elastic continuum theory of biaxial nematics. Physical Review A 30(4), 1998
• Govers, E., and Vertogen, G. (1984). Correlation functions in the isotropic phase of nematics. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung 39a, 537-541

 
Refereed Conference Papers:

• Govers, E. (2010). Program design practice in a New Zealand polytechnic: Caught in a language trap? In M. Devlin, J. Nagy & A. Lichtenberg (Eds.), Research and Development in Higher Education: Reshaping Higher Education, 33. Melbourne, 6-9 July, 2010.
• Govers, E., Martin, H., Williams, M. (2007). Improving student success through mentoring in pre-employment trades programmes: Two case studies. Paper presented at the 2007 New Zealand Bridging Educators Conference, 27 September 27, Auckland.
• Govers, E. (2006). Experiences with coaching in a level 2 tertiary engineering programme. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference 2006, 5-8 December 2006. Rotorua.
• Govers, E. (2004). Project-Based Learning: An Opportunity for Development of Research Skills. Conference paper at the ITPNZ Research Conference 2004, Hamilton

 
Conference Presentations:

• Govers, E. (2011). Exploring complexity theory as a means to understand educational practice, starting with programme design. Presentation at the Tertiary Education Research New Zealand conference, 24-25 November 2011, Wellington, New Zealand.
• Govers, E. (2010). Tertiary education programmes and government policies: Finding possibilities to turn the tide. Presentation at the Tertiary Education Union Annual Conference, 8-9 November 2010, Wellington, New Zealand.

• Govers, E. (2010). Program design practice in a New Zealand polytechnic: Caught in a language trap? Presentation at the Contemporary Perspectives opn NZ Tertiary Education HERDSA Colloquium, 17 September 2010, Wellington, New Zealand
• Govers, E. (2010). Programme design, teaching and learning: The connections. Presentation at the ITP Foundation Education Forum Conference, 2-3 June 2010, Wellington.
• Govers, E. What is a programme and what are the implications for teaching, learning and programme design? Presentation at the Teaching and Learning meets eFest conference, 29 September-2 October 2009, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
• Govers, E., and Wood, P. (2008). Embedding literacy and numeracy in ITPs. Paper presented at the ITPNZ Conference: Building Skilled Communities, 13-14 August, Wellington, New Zealand.
• Govers, E. (2008). Embedding literacy and numeracy in ITPs: A major shift for staff and organisations. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Conference, 1-3 October, Napier, New Zealand.
• Salmon, T. and Govers, E. (2007). Mentoring young female adults into becoming self-responsible learners: A personal reflection. Paper presented at the Hairdressing Educators Conference, December 2007, Tauranga.
• Williams, M., Martin, H., Govers, E. (2007). Experiences with mentoring in two trades programmes. Presentation at the EIT Seminar Series 2007, 30 August 2007, Napier.
• Van de Ven, G., Govers, E. (2007, July 2007). Student s elf assessment to improve teaching and Learning. Presentation at the Teaching and Learning Conference, 5-6 July 2007, Napier.
• Govers, E. (2007). Towards a learning institution. Presentation at the Teaching and Learning Conference, 5-6 July 2007, Napier.
• Govers, E. (2007). Engaging the institution: Towards and institution-wide framework for innovative and effective teaching and learning . Presentation at the HERDSA 2007 Conference, 8-11 July, Adelaide, Australia.
• Govers, E., Martin, H. (2007, May 2007). Experiences with mentoring foundation learners through learning services: Successes and challenges. Presentation at the ITPNZ Foundation Education Forum Conference, 24-25 May 2007, Wellington.
• Govers, E. and Woodcock, K. (2006). A journey towards supporting independent learning. Presentation at the ITPNZ Research Conference, Napier, 2006.
• Petersen, L. and Govers, E. (2006). If you want to change the world, start with your own institution. Presentation at the ITPNZ Research Conference, Napier, 2006.
• Govers, E. (2005, September). Self-directed learning and formal education: How can we make them fit? Paper presented at the Independent Learning Oceania Conference 2005, Auckland. 2005.

 
Other research activities;

• Govers, E. (2010). Programme design for student-centred learning. Presentation and workshop for management at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, 23 April 2010.
• Reviewer for Higher Education Research and Development journal in 2010.
• Reviewer for Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia annual conference in 2009.
• External examiner for Master of Education thesis at Massey University, 2008.
• Govers, E. (2008). Potential ethical implications of conducting educational research in your own institution: A personal story. Presentation in the EIT Research Seminar Series, 30 May 2008, Napier, New Zealand.
• Govers, E. (2008). Starting from Scratch. Presentation at the ITPNZ Foundation and Training Forum, 22-23 May, Wellington, New Zealand.
• Reviewer for NZ Association for Research in Education conferences in 2006 and 2007, and for Teaching and Learning Conference, Napier, 2007.

Dr DONALD JOYCE
Publications and Presentations on Academic Quality(* indicates co-author)
*ICT education: Past, present and future. NZCS Conference.
 *Multistage quality checks in designing, developing and delivering computing degrees.NACCQ Conference.
 Mechanisms for ensuring quality in postgraduate research education: A review of ten years’ experience. Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference
 (Re) developing computing qualifications: Processes and outcomes.  NACCQ Conference.
*An analysis of published research on academic integrity. International Journal for Educational Integrity.
*Assessed group work: Staff and Student perspectives.NACCQ Conference.
Academic integrity and plagiarism: Australasian perspectives. Computer Science Education.
Examining dissertations and theses: Policy and practice.Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference.
Promoting academic integrity among staff and Students. International Plagiarism: Prevention, Practice & Policy Conference.
Taking computing professionals beyond the bachelor's degree. NACCQ Conference.
Educating computing professionals at postgraduate level.SIGCSE Bulletin.
Raising awareness about academic integrity.SIGCSE Bulletin.
How does a professional doctorate of computing differ from a PhD in computing? Higher Education Academy Conference.
Academic integrity, educational practice and ICT. Higher Education Academy Conference.
Supporting e-learning of postgraduate Students: A New Zealand case study. Higher Education Academy Conference.
*Policies, technology and processes for promoting academic integrity. EDUCAUSE Conference.
*Some Australasian perspectives on academic integrity in the internet age. EDUCAUSE Conference.
*Supervising Students affected by language and distance: Staff /Student perspectives. NACCQ Conference.
*Examining critical issues in professional practice with Doctor of Computing Students. Professional Doctorate Conference
Reducing plagiarism: A three-pronged approach. International Plagiarism: Prevention, Practice & Policy Conference.
Facilitating elearning at level 9. eLearning Talkfest.
Plagiarism: Meeting new challenges. NACCQ Conference.
Electronic supervision of research students. NACCQ Conference.
*Incentives to increase class participation at postgraduate level. NACCQ Conference.
*Providing professional qualifications for IT practitioners at postgraduate level. SEARCC04 Conference.
*Developing and implementing a professional doctorate in computing. Computing Education Conference.
*Addressing professional issues at postgraduate level. Innovation and Technology in Computer Science
Education.
Postgraduate programmes for professionals.Bulletin of Applied Computing and Information Technology.
Responding to electronic cheating. Netsafe Conference.
*Research supervision: Process and experience. NACCQ Conference.
Checking originality and preventing plagiarism. NACCQ Conference.
*Addressing Student cheating: Definitions and solutions. SigCSE Bulletin.
*Reconstructing the learning space beyond the classroom walls.EduCAT Summit: Innovation in eEducation.
*Setting up a professional doctorate in computing.Professional Doctorate Conference.
Group work at postgraduate level: Some issues. SIGCSE Bulletin.
Electronic conferences and discussions: What works.eLearning Talkfest.
*Evaluation of conferencing technologies for learning. Technology and Innovation Conference.
*Conferencing technologies and online courses. SIGCSE Bulletin
Factors affecting contributions to electronic discussion boards: A preliminary analysis. International Conference on Computers in Education.
Cheating, outsourcing, plagiarism: A growing problem? NACCQ Conference.
Designing, developing and delivering postgraduate computing programmes. NACCQ Conference.
*ICC and CC (I): Twelve years of introductory computing certificates. New Zealand Journal of Applied Computing and Information Technology.
*Electronic discussion boards: Their use in postgraduate computing courses. SigCSE Bulletin.
*Postgraduate Student participation in a web based learning environment. World Conference on the WWW and Internet.
*Using an electronic discussion board to supplement classroom sessions with post graduate Students. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference.
*An investigation into intensive mode course delivery.NACCQ Conference.
*Electronic support for learning at postgraduate level. NACCQ Conference.
*Choosing between a business degree and a computing degree. NACCQ Conference.
Managing and assessing group work at postgraduate level. NACCQ Conference.
*Reviewing and updating an established degree. NACCQ Conference.
*Using an electronic discussion board to supplement classroom sessions with postgraduate Students. Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Conference.
*Sharing experiences:  Online success stories. APNZ E-Learning Seminar.
Evaluating the effectiveness of using alternative learning technologies in a postgraduate computing programme.Integrating Learning Technology Conference.
*Developing a sense of on-line community in post graduate level classes.Waikato Online Teaching Seminar
The PASS project - Identifying parameters affecting Student success. NACCQ Conference.
*Patterns of success:  Who does best? NACCQ Conference.
*Innovation in postgraduate computer science education.SIGCSE/SIGCUE Conference.
*Innovation in postgraduate multimedia education. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.
Building bridges: The development and support of introductory qualifications in computing. NACCQ Conference.
*Developing postgraduate qualifications for a changing learning environment. NACCQ Conference.
*Collaboration in offering computing degrees. NACCQ Conference.
Changing by degrees: The impact of switching programmes.NACCQ Conference.
Survey of providers of level 1 to 4 computing programmes.NACCQ Conference.
Selection processes and language support at Unitec. NACCQ Conference.

Publications and Presentations on Research (* indicates co-author)
*Developing research, analysis and presentation skills in postgraduate Students. NACCQ Conference.
An analysis of research undertaken by Master of Computing Students. NACCQ Conference.
*Research methods in computing: What are they, and how should we teach them? SIGCSE Bulletin.
*Research cultures under the microscope: Three case studies. NACCQ Conference.
*Growing your own journals. ITPNZ Research Conference.
*Applied information technology research in an academic setting. ITPNZ Research Conference.
*Growing a research culture. ITPNZ Research Conference.
*Research and publication in applied computing and information technology. NACCQ Conference.
Researching Student success: A multilevel approach. ITPNZ Research Conference.
*Research methods at postgraduate level: Why? what? when? how? NACCQ Conference.
*The PASS project: Group research into parameters affecting Student success.SIGCSE Bulletin.
*Establishing a research culture:  Multiple points of view. Research Management Conference.
Developing staff research capability through team projects. Research Management Conference.
Researching Student success:  Process and outcomes. NACCQ Conference.
*Strategies for growing research outputs. APNZResearch Conference.
The PASS project - Identifying parameters affecting Student success. NACCQ Conference.
Coming of age: The changing pattern of polytechnic computing research. NACCQ Conference.
Measuring research productivity. Research and the New Tomorrow Conference.
Research mentors workshop.NACCQ Conference.
*Building a publication record. APNZResearch Seminar.
 

DR MARY PANKO

Book Chapters

Panko, M. & Harfield, T. (2009). Matching learning styles to teaching strategies for the New Zealand building industry. In E. Piggot-Irvine (Ed.) Action Research in Practice. Wellington: NZCER (p.127-144).
Pivac, M. & Panko, M. (2008). Instructional design: Sex driven. Ed. T.T.Kidd Social Information Technology: Connecting society and cultural Issues. Hershey, PA:IGI Global.
Panko, M. (2006).   Learning and Assessment: A case study - going the full Monty. In T.Roberts (Ed.) Self, peer, and group assessment in E-Learning.Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc. p. 85-100.
Panko, M. & Heath, H. (2001) Integrating Multimedia Delivery Methodology into Automotive Technical Training. In Re-engineering TET.  Colombo Plan Staff College. Manila. pp. 137-168
Gunn, C. & Panko, M. (1998). Staff Development within a Flexible and Open Learning Course, in Staff Development in Open and Flexible Learning. London: Routledge, p. 212-220.

Publications (Refereed)

Toby Harfield, T., Davies, K, Panko, M. & Kenley, R. (2008). An activities-based classroom: Up-skilling the New Zealand Construction Industry. Paper presented at 2008 International Conference in Building Education and Research (BEAR), Kandalama, Sri Lanka. 11-14 February,

Harfield, T., Panko, M., Kenley, R., & Davies, K. (2007). Towards a learning-styles profile of construction Students: Results from New Zealand. International Journal of Construction Education and Research 3 (3).
Harfield, T., Kenley, R., Davies, K. & Panko, M. (2007).A comparison of group learning-style profiles; construction Students, law Students and Student Teachers. Paper presented at the 2007 annual conference AUBEA, Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, 3-6 July. 158-167.
Harfield, T., Davies, K., Hede, J., Panko, M. &  Kenley R. (2007). Activity-based teaching for Unitec New Zealand construction Students. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, 12 (1), 57-63.
Panko, M. (2005). Teaching beliefs and the practice of e-moderators: Presage, process and product. In HERDSA Annual Conference Proceedings, Sydney, 6-9 July.
Panko, M. & Baker, W. (2004). An E-Learning Partnership: Developing Effective Workplace Performance.  The Asia Pacific Cooperative Education Conference, Auckland, 1-3 December (CD-ROM).
Panko, M. & Postlethwaite, M. (2004). Online discussions and ako in Aotearoa/New Zealand.  4th International Conference on Cultural Attitudes Towards Technology and Communication. June 2004. Karlstad University, Sweden.
Panko, M. (2004). The impact of Teachers’ beliefs on online discussion forums. Teaching and Learning Forum, Conference Proceedings, Murdoch University, Perth, February 2004.
Panko, M. & Arlidge, J. (2003). Online information: The spider’s sticky web.  Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7 (1), pp. 79 – 84.
Panko, M. (2002). Small group learning in online discussions: Staying in your own backyard or peering over the garden fence?  In ASCILITE Conference Proceedings, UNITEC, pp.877-880.
Baker, W. & Panko, M (1998). Staff development needs on an international campus. In HERDSA Conference Proceedings, Auckland University.

Report

Panko, M., Kenley, R., Davies, K., Piggot-Irvine, E., Allen, B., Hede, J., et al. (2005). Learning styles of those in the building and construction sector (Report to Building Research Association of New Zealand Inc.).
PhD Thesis (Unpublished).
Panko, M. (2004). The impact of teaching beliefs on the practice of e-moderators. University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

 
SUSAN F.STEVENSON (nee GRAHAM)

Presentations/Addresses/Workshops                                                            
 
Over 63 invited conference presentations
 
Publications
 
Over 47 publications of papers/books and other resources
 
Course Design/Developments
 
I have participated in and developed material for or lead over 50 course
developments, 32 plus have been at degree level (spanning university, polytechnic,
wananga and private education provider settings).
 
Refereed Papers:
Graham, S.F. (1994) A Quantitative Evaluation of Movement Education on Self Esteem Appears in Dance and the Child International Conference Proceedings
 
Leach, L & Graham, S.F. (1996) Interacting Paradigms: The Human Face of Recent Educational Change Connections 44 April   P. 48-55.
 
Graham, S.F. & Leach, L (1996) Reframing the Future: Paradigm Shifts and the Implications for Education and Funding Journal of Institutional Research of Australasia  4 (1) P. 39-49.
 
Invited Editorial
Graham, S.F. (1996) Inclusion, Exclusion Oppression Physical Education New Zealand Journal Winter Vol. 29 No. 2  P.1-2.
 
Graham, S.F. (1997) Dance and Self-esteem: An Investigation of Syllabus Outcomes DaCi International Conference Proceedings. DaCi, Finland. P. 132-140.
 
Graham, S.F, (1997). Self-esteem and Dance: The Intimate Mind and Body Relationship. Brolga (Australian Dance Research Journal) December   P. 48-61.
 
Graham, S.F. (1997) Quantifying Quality Pedagogy: A New Theoretical Framework. New Zealand Association of Research in Education Annual Conference Proceedings, December, Auckland.
 
Graham, S.F. (1998). Health Education in New Zealand: Issues, challenges and a blueprint for the future. Set: Research Information for Teachers, 1 (Article 2) P. 1-4.
 
Graham, S.F. & Graham, V. (1998) Transformation: A Health Promoting Tertiary Institution. HERDSA International Conference Proceedings (CD Version), July, Auckland.
 
Graham, S.F. (2000). Extending the learning Boundaries through A New Zealand Theory Based Pedagogical Approach:  Dance and the Child International Conference Proceedings, Canada.
 
Graham, S.F. (2001). Graham’s Teaching Conditions Theory.
 (Internationally Referred) Congress of Research on Dance (CORD)
 Transmigratory Moves Conference Proceedings, New York University, New York.
 
Graham, S.F. (2001). Testing Graham’s Teaching Conditions Theory. Australia New Zealand Dance Research Society Journal.  Vol. 1 P. 21-37.
 
Graham, S.F. (2002) Experiential Learning in Praxis: Social Partner Dancing.
Australia New Zealand Dance Research Society Journal.  Vol. 2. P. 14-31.
 
Graham, S.F. (2003) Developing Intellectual, Social and Emotional Literacy through Dance Education. Australia and New Zealand Educational Research Associations Conference Proceedings CD Rom Publication Format. December 2003, Auckland, New Zealand.
 
Graham, S.F. in association with Sharples, P. & Taylor, L. (2004) Emergent Kapa Haka and Ballroom Dance Forms in Aotearoa New Zealand. Brolga, (Australian Dance Research Journal) June Issue.
 
Invited Panellist
Graham, S.F. (2004) Emergent Cultural and Social Dance Identities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) Conference Proceedings, August, Taipei, Taiwan.  P. 123-133.
 
Graham, S.F. (2008) An Ecological Leadership Challenge Requiring Foresight, Courage and Critical Engagement: Quality Tertiary Programme Development. New Zealand Administration & Educational Leadership Society International Conference Proceedings. April-May, Auckland, New Zealand.
 
 
Most Recent Conference Presentation
‘Supporting Education Providers to Face New Leadership Challenges’ – NZAPEP Conference, September  2010‘Extraordinary Learning Outcomes – Exceptional Educational Leadership Challenges’ – NZEALS Conference, April  2010.
 
Published Books
Graham, S.F. (1994) A Beginners Guide to Ballroom Dancing. Dunedin, Otago Polytechnic Printery.
 
Graham, S.F. (1994) A Beginners Guide to RocknRoll Dancing.  Dunedin, Otago Polytechnic Printery.
 
Graham, S.F. (1995) ABeginners Guide to Latin American Dancing. Dunedin, Otago Polytechnic Printery.
 
Bishop, R. & Graham S.F. (1997) Implementing Treaty of Waitangi Charter Goals in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study. Published by the Higher Education Development Association as a Monograph, Victoria University Press. Paper No. 4 December, P. 1-38.
 
 
Book Chapter:
E-Book
Graham, S.F. & Waaka, T. (2004) Once Were Warriors Stage Production: Analysis of the Dance Choreography for Act 11 Scene 2. Producers: ARTCO Christchurch, New Zealand. Publisher: Hush International Publications House, Perth, Australia.
 
Invited Chapter
Graham, S.F. (2006) Dance in Aotearoa (New Zealand) in `Shifting Sands: Dance in Asia and the Pacific. Editor Burridge, S., Ausdance, Canberra, Australia. p. 63-66.
 
Invited Peer Reviewed Book Reviews
Graham, S.F. (1997) The Changing University. Edited by Tom Schuller Teaching in Higher Education (British Journal) Vol. 2, No.3 P. 354-357.                                                
 
Graham, S.F. (1998) Flexible Learning in Action. Case Studies in Higher Education Edited By Rachel Hudson, Sian Maslin-Prothero & Lyn Oates Teaching in Higher Education (British Journal) Vol. 3, No 3, P. 407-410.
 
 DR DEBBIE BRIGHT
 Publications and Presentations
2010: Exploring female reflective practice in art-making: A multi-dimensional cultural, spiritual and embodied experience.  PhD Thesis, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
2008: Reflective practice in dance and other creative and performing arts: More than a mind-body experience. Poster presentation, World Dance Alliance Global Summit 2008.
2007a: (Choreographer and performer). (2007 September 14 & 15). If God, then… In K. Barbour (Dir.), One night out dancing. [Dance season]. The WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts Playhouse: Hamilton, New Zealand.
2007b: Reflective practice: Dance-making and image narratives. Waikato Journal of Education, 13: 2007, pp. 77-90, CD-ROM.
2005a: Reflective practice in dance-making. Masters Thesis, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
2005b: Reflective practice in dance-making. In S. Cheesman (Compiler) 4th DANZ Research Forum Proceedings: Tuanaui whakamaru dance canopy 05 (pp. 15-23). DANZ — Aotearoa New Zealand.
2005c: (Choreographer and performer). Light reflections: A grief embodied. In Why stand we still? [Dance season]. WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts Dance Studio: Hamilton New Zealand. April 7-8 2005.
2004: Teaching and dancing in Suriname and Costa Rica. DANZnet Magazine 14: September 2004.
2001: Erick Hawkins: Product of his past, parrot of his present or prophet of the future? In P. Markula (ed.) The third DANZ Research Forum Proceedings:  Critical reflections on dance research. Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Waikato.