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James Arkwright
James' research interests relate to the areas of disability studies, narrative therapy, narrative and discourse research methodologies, counsellor education and the post-modern/Christian dynamic. Currently he is completing doctoral studies with University of Waikato, exploring the relevance of the post-structural concepts of positioning, subjectivity and agency to the lives of people living with impairment and illness.
Arkwright, J. (2008). Thinking beyond deficit positioning of self: Relevance for practice and faith. In R. Cook & I. Alexander (Eds.), Interweavings: Conversations between Narrative Therapy and Christian faith. (pp. 126-142). North Charleston, S.C.: CreateSpace Books.
Arkwright, J. (2005). The questions of identity for people living with impairment: Moving past the limitations of either the social or the medical model of disability. Keynote address to Disability in Education Conference, University of Auckland, 5-6 December.
Arkwright, J. (2005). Relating discourse to disability: Having your cake and eating it too. Opening keynote address to "This is the moment" Disability in Education Conference, Auckland, 5-6 December.
Arkwright, J. (2005). Disability: Theorising experiences in the critical analysis of discourse. New Zealand Journal of Disability Studies, 11, 33-56.
Arkwright, J. (2005). Narrative research with discourse analysis. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Counsellors Research Conference. Tauranga, 13-15 October.
Arkwright, J. (2003). New road: No map. Keynote address to New Zealand Christian Counsellors Conference, Wellington.
Arkwright, J. (2003). Self, God and others when facing change. Paper presented at the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association Conference. Wellington.
Arkwright, J. (2002). A constructionist application to disability: How to disable disability. Paper presented at the University of Waikato, School of Education, Mini Conference.
Arkwright, J. (2002). Going beyond the medical and social models of disability. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Auckland.
Arkwright, J. (2002). Multiple subjectivities: Postmodern rubbish or a useful way to understand contradiction and marginalisation. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Conference. Auckland.
Arkwright, J. (2000). The Christian-postmodern difference: A few considerations. Real World, 22, 19-25.
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Stephen Bright
Stephen's research interest relate to e-learning, particularly effective e-learning staff development, e-learning teacher workload, barriers to e-learning uptake by staff, and the role of social presence in e-learning. Currently he is completing a post-graduate certificate in e-education from the University of Waikato.
Bright, S. (2008). E-Learning workload and time management. Invited presentation for e-learning staff development day at University of Waikato Dec 11th.
Bright, S. (2008). E-teachers collaborating: process-based professional development for e-teaching. Paper presented at ASCILITE Conference Melbourne, December 1-3.
Bright, S. (2007). E-teachers at work: Exploring a process for reviewing e-teaching for ongoing professional learning. Paper presented at the annual ASCILITE conference. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 2 - 5 December.
Bright, S. (2007). E-teachers at work: Exploring a process for reviewing e-teaching for ongoing professional learning. In R. Oliver, D. Tan, A. S. S. Kit & C. Cheers (Eds.), Proceedings from 24th annual ASCILITE conference (pp. 71-74). Singapore, 2- 5 December.
Bright, S. (2006). Cybercheating: A conversation. Paper presented at the e-fest 2006 - Moving Learning. Wellington Town Hall, 27-29 September.
Bright, S., Mitchell, D., Clayton, J., Gower, B., & Barr, H. (2005). E-learning in New Zealand Institutes of technology/polytechnics: final report. Ministry of Education Report. Wellington.
Bright, S. (2005). Models of e-learning workload. Keynote address at eFest Conference. Wellington, 19 - 21 September. http://www.efest.org.nz/2005/speakers_invited.html#bright
Bright, S. (2004). A process for evaluating online teacher performance. Poster presentation at the League for Innovation in the Community College. Tampa, Florida. 7 - 10 November.
Bright, S., & Hunt, T. (2004). Students and engaged learning - using authentic tasks in a tertiary information technology class. Paper presented at the ITPNZ Research Conference. Hamilton, 23-24 September.
Bright, S. (2004).Looking for a needle in a haystack: searching the world-wide web. Computers in New Zealand Schools, 16(1) 18 - 20
Bright, S., & Bottomley, R. (2001) Using pedagogical dimensions to evaluate educational software. Workshop presented at the Seventh IFIP World Conference on Computers in Education. Copenhagen, Denmark. 29 July - 3 August.
Bright, S. (2001). Copenhagen cybercafé: the WCCE 2001 world conference Computers n New Zealand Schools, 13(3), 61 - 63
Bright, S. (2001) Establishing a community technology centre. Paper presented at the Adult and Community Education Conference. Te Awamutu, 22 - 24 June.
Bright, S., Matheson, R., & Rakena, B. (2001) Bridging the digital divide: a scoping project for the development of a community technology centre. Report for Waikato Institute of Technology. Hamilton.
Bright, D., & Bright, S. (2000). Invitational theory and its application to the 'virtual university'. In R. Sims, M. O'Reilly, & S. Sawkins (Eds.) Learning to choose, choosing to learn 17th. ASCILITE Annual Conference Proceedings, Coffs Harbour, 10 - 13 December.
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Richard Cook
Richard's research interests centre around family strengths and resilience, narrative therapy and discourse analysis.
Cook, R., & Alexander, I. (Eds.). (2008). Interweavings: Conversations between Narrative Therapy and Christian faith. North Charleston, S.C.: CreateSpace Books.
Cook, R. (2008). Liberation from conforming social patterns: the possibilities of Narrative Therapy to aid the exploration of Christian spiritualities. In R. Cook & I. Alexander (Eds.), Interweavings: Conversations between Narrative Therapy and Christian faith. (pp. 40-51). North Charleston, S.C.: CreateSpace Books.
Cook, R. (2008). The use of twin story books to facilitate a Narrative approach. Paper presented at 9th International Narrative Therapy and Community Work Conference, Adelaide, Australia 26th-28th November.
Cook, R. (2007). New Zealand families. In J. DeFrain & S. Asay (Eds.), Strong families around the world: Strengths-based research and perspectives (pp. 241-260). Binghamton, N.Y: The Haworth Press, Inc.
Cook, R. (2007). New Zealand families. Marriage & Family Review, 41(3/4), 241-259.
Cook, R., & DeFrain, J. (2005). Using discourse analysis to explore family strengths: A preliminary study. Marriage & Family Review, 38(1), 3-12.
Cook, R. (2005). Two storybook resilience building: Creating a visual record of the problem and alternative relationship stories. Paper presented at the Family and Community Strengths Conference. University of Newcastle, Australia.
Cook, R. (2004). Narrative analysis of the effect of learning a post-modern approach therapy on counselling students. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Research Conference, Christchurch.
DeFrain, J., Cook, R., & Gonzalez-Kruger, G. (2004). Family health and dysfunction. In R. H. Coombs (Ed.), Family therapy review: Preparing for comprehensive and licensing examinations. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum/Lahaska Press.
Cook, R. (2003). Liberation from conforming social patterns: The possibilities of narrative therapy to aid the exploration of Christian spiritualities. New Zealand Journal of Counselling, 24(1), 19-26.
Cook, R. (2002). Liberation from conforming social patterns. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Conference. Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland.
Cook, R. (2002). Liberation from conforming social patterns. Paper presented at the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association Carey Baptist College, Auckland.
Cook, R. (2001). What inspires family members to create strengths? The inspirational power. Paper presented at the International Family Strengths Conference, University of Newcastle, Australia.
Cook, R. (2000). Discourse inspiring the strengths of a selection of NZ families. Unpublished masters thesis, University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ.
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Richard Edwards
Richard's research interests include science education, technology education, environmental education, curriculum development, teacher change, Christian education research.
Edwards, R. (2006). Emergent science - How do children start to learn science? Paper presented at the NZ Association of Science Educators conference, Hamilton, June.
Edwards, R. (2005). Christian education research: the beginning of a theoretical framework. Paper presented at the Scholars Conference, Monash University, Sydney, July.
Edwards, R. (2005). Environmental education - a wonderful opportunity for Christian schools. Paper presented at the Annual New Zealand Association for Christian School. KingsWay School, Orewa. 26-28 September.
Edwards, R. (2005). Science beyond the classroom. Paper presented at the NZASE Primary Science Conference. Auckland, 28-30 April.
Edwards, R. (2005). Science in stories - bringing your science teaching to life. Paper presented at the Annual New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference, KingsWay School, Orewa. 26-28 September.
Edwards, R. (2005). Teachers and curriculum development: exploring a Cook Islands experience. Paper presented at the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) Conference. University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ, 6-9 July.
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Alaster Gibson
Alaster's research interests focus firstly on the role of the primary principal in leadership in teaching and learning, and secondly, spirituality in principal leadership and its influence on teachers personally, and on their professional practice of teaching. He is currently conducting a qualitative, multiple site, case study of this second area of interest for his PhD through the University of Waikato.
Gibson, A. (2008). Challenges of spirituality in educational leadership. Paper presented at the Christian Scholars conference. Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Tauranga, 19-21 September.
Gibson, A. (2008). Spirituality in principal leadership and its influence on teachers and teaching. Bayof Plenty NZEALS monthly meeting, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Tauranga, 18 September.
Gibson, A. (2007). Spirituality and education in the Pacific. Paper presented at the Annual NZARE conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December.
Gibson, A. (2007). Spirituality and education in the Pacific: Teachers perspectives on spiritualityin principal leadership. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Annual conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 4 - 7 December.
Gibson, A. (2007). Spirituality in leadership- a biblical biographical perspective on the life of King Asa. Paper presented at the annual New Zealand Association of Christian Schools Conference. Bethlehem College, Tauranga, NZ. 2-4 July.
Gibson, A. (2007). Spirituality in school leadership: a research perspective. Paper presented at the annual New Zealand Association of Christian Schools Conference. Bethlehem College, Tauranga, NZ. 2-4 July.
Gibson, A., Sanders, M., Stripling, R., & Edwards, R. (2007). Influence of Diploma of Teaching Studies on teachers in Tonga. Paper presented at the Annual NZARE conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December.
Gibson, A. (2006). Prophetic insights into educational leadership. Workshops presented at Waikato and Bay of Plenty Principals of the New Zealand Association of Christian Schools. Taupo November 23rd.
Gibson, A. (2006). Spiritual leadership for teaching and learning Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Leadership Conference, Horizons of Hope. Rangiora, 17-19 May.
Gibson, A. (2006). Spirituality in principal leadership and its influence on teachers and teaching. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education. Rotorua, 5-8 December.
Gibson, A. (2005). The role of the principal in leadership in teaching and learning. New Zealand Journal of Educational Leadership, 20(1), 65-78.
Gibson, A. (2005 ). Spirituality in principal leadership and its influence on learning. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education, The Learning Profession. Dunedin, 6-9 December.
Gibson, A. (2004). Spiritual leadership. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Christian Schools National Leaders Conference, Whangarei.
Gibson, A. (2004). Role of principal in leadership in teaching and learning. Unpublished masters thesis as part fulfilment of Master of Educational Administration, Massey University Palmerston North.
Gibson, A. (2003). The role of the principal in leadership in teaching and learning. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools North Island Conference. Tauranga, 22-24 September.
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Beverley Norsworthy
Beverley's research interests span the fields of teacher education, reflective practice, assessment as transFORMATIVE, research as a catalyst for change and Christian Education. Her doctorate Being and Becoming Reflexive in Teacher Education focuses on course work factors which contribute to the development of a reflective beginning teacher but has ramifications for higher education in general.
Norsworthy, B. E. (2008). Assessment as Learning Tool. Educating young people who will be significantly different. 50th Anniversary National Conference for NZCETA, National Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, NZ.
Norsworthy, B. E. (2008). Connectedness makes a difference in initial teacher education. Biennial Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa, New Zealand, University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ, 2-4 July.
Norsworthy, B. E. (2008). Living rather than banking the learning. International Community of Christian Teacher Educators, Gordon College, Boston, USA., 28-30 May.
Norsworthy, B. E. (2008). Being and becoming reflexive in teacher education. Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, University of Waikato, Hamilton.
Norsworthy, B. E. (2008). Maximising the moment: Thinking the New Zealand Curriculum backwards. Paper presented at the National New Zealand Association for Christian School Leaders Conference. Auckland, 3-5 April.
Norsworthy, B., & Lewis, L. (2007). Graduating standards: Compliance or developing the professional? Paper presented at the TEFANZ Forum. University of Canterbury, 23-25 October.
Norsworthy, B. (2007). Assessment in teacher education: Task master or tool? Paper presented at the Australian Teacher Education conference University of Wollongong, NSW., 3 - 6 July.
Norsworthy, B. (2007). Pedagogy as Person: relational and transformative teachers. Christian School Education, 10(3).
Norsworthy, B. (2006). Being and Becoming: The heart of teacher education [Electronic Version]. Journal of the International Community of Christian Teacher Educators, 2, December. Article from http://www.icctejournal.org/ICCTEJournal/.
Norsworthy, B. (2006). Working with conceptual frameworks: A case for the courageous. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa, NZ. Dunedin College of Education, Dunedin, 3-5 July.
Norsworthy, B. (2006). Being and becoming: Seeking relational, transformative and responsive educators. In Coalition of Christian Teacher Educators Conference, Alignment of Head, Heart and Hands Proceedings, Regent University, Virginia Beach, USA. 25 -27 May
Norsworthy, B. (2006). Creating a space in which to practice Kingdom principles. In Transforming Education Conference, Grounded in Christ.....engaging the culture, Proceedings. La Trobe University, Melbourne, 17 - 20 January.
Norsworthy, B. (2006). Keynote address and follow-up workshop, Auckland Christian Schools Staff Only Day Auckland, 17 March.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). Aiming for reflective practitioners: Settling for reflection on practice? Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Annual Conference, The Learning Profession. Dunedin, NZ. 6-9 December.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). Being and becoming: Professional reflective Christian teachers. Paper presented at the Building community, valuing diversity, Annual New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference. Kingsway School, Orewa, NZ., 26-28 September.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). Changing expectations of research: Wrestling with the complex and unpredictable. Waikato Journal of Education, 11(1), 89-106.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). The effective Christian teacher. Paper presented at the Building community, valuing diversity, Annual New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference. Kingsway School, Orewa, NZ., 26-28 September.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). Research within Christian higher education: Our story. Paper presented at the Redeeming the Academic Mind, Scholarly Conference. Moorling College, Sydney, Australia, 8-10 July.
Norsworthy, B. (2005). What does it really mean when we talk about teaching Christianly? Keynote address to KingsWay School's professional development day, 1 February.
Norsworthy, B. (2004). Intending the future with a biblical imagination, Keynote Address to Annual New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference, Rutherford Hotel, Nelson. 20-22 September
Norsworthy, B. (2004). Overcoming the not-for-me factor. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, NZ. 24-26 November.
Norsworthy, B., & Lewis, L. (2005). Creating an active online learning community for pre-service teachers on practicum. In J. Millwater (Ed.), Practical Experiences in Professional Education 6th International Conference Proceedings, Queensland, 2-4 February, 2004.
Norsworthy, B., & Lewis, L. (2005). EPEP: Enriching Practicum Experiences Purposefully? , Abstract accepted for presentation of the next phase of our GOLP project to PEPE 2006.
Norsworthy, B., Youngs, H., & Hiha, A. (2004). The personal connection: Researching who we are in a relational manner. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Annual Conference. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, NZ. 24-26 November.
Norsworthy, B. (2003). An intruder in my own world: Critical reflective methodology. In Joint AARE/NZARE Conference Proceedings, Auckland, New Zealand, 29 November - 3 December.
Norsworthy, B. (2003). Teaching - profession or practice? In D. Fraser & R. Openshaw (Eds.), Informing our practice. Selections from the 2002 TEFANZ Conference, Wellington, New Zealand (pp. 59-76). Palmerston North: Kanuka Grove Press.
Norsworthy, B. (2002). Nurturing reflection during on-campus learning. In Challenging Futures: Changing Agendas in Teacher Education Conference Proceedings, Armidale, New South Wales Australia, 3-7 February, 2002.
Norsworthy, B. (2002). Revisiting Reflection. Waikato Journal of Education, 8, 101-114.
Norsworthy, B. (2001). Bring back the bath, the baby and the water. Reflection - let's try again. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference (NZARE). Christchurch.
Grootenboer, P., Katterns, B., McVicker-Warnes, H., Norsworthy, B., & Stuckey, M. (2002). Christian Education at Bethlehem College. Tauranga: Bethlehem Institute of Education
Norsworthy, B. (2000). Methodology: Tool for Transformation. Invited paper presented at Transforming Education for a New Era: A Conference for Christian educators in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region sponsored by the Christian Schools Sector in Australia. 17 - 20 January 2000, Sydney , Australia. (subsequently published on CD)
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Marion Sanders
Marion's research interests include: the role of the associate teacher during the practicum experience, gifted and talented education, language and literature teaching, character education and Christian Education. She has recently completed her PhD with MacQuarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Sanders, M. (2009). Agents of change. Paper presented at the British Educational Research Asssociation conference, Manchester University, England: 2-5 September 2009
Sanders, M. (2008). Agent of change: In-situ professional development for associate teachers. Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, MacQuarie University, Sydney.
Gibson, A., Sanders, M., Stripling, R., & Edwards, R. (2007). Influence of Diploma of Teaching Studies on teachers in Tonga. Paper presented at the Annual New Zealand Association of Research in Education conference. Canterbury University, Christchurch, 4-7 December.
Sanders, M. (2007). Agents of change: In-situ professional development for associate teachers. Paper presented at the Macquarie Postgraduate Research conference Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia: 16 November.
Sanders, M. (2007). Quality mentoring: the role of student teachers' tasks in effective practicum interaction. Paper presented at the Australian Teacher Education conference. University of Wollongong, NSW 3 - 6 July.
Sanders, M. (2007). What will they be like? Student teachers' hopes and expectations of the associate teacher's role in practicum. Paper presented at the Annual NZARE conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 4 - 7 December.
Sanders, M. (2007). What will they be like? Student teachers' hopes and expectations of the associate teacher's role in the practicum. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education annual conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 4-7 December.
Sanders, M. (2006). Nurturing our beginning teachers. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Leadership Conference, Horizons of Hope. Rangiora, 17-19 May.
Sanders, M. (2006, February). We've only just begun: exploring the sharing of professional knowledge during the practicum experience Paper presented at the Practical Experiences in Professional Education International conference. . Auckland.
Sanders, M. (2005). Caring for beginning teachers: Providing an advice and guidance programme. Paper presented at the North Island Conference for New Zealand Association for Christian Schools. Kingsway School, Orewa, 26-28 September.
Sanders, M. (2005). Confronting the gridlock in professional development matters: The role of repertory grids in associate teacher research. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education. Dunedin, 7-9 December.
Sanders, M. (2005). Effective mentoring of student teachers: A further contribution. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work, 2(2), 129-135.
Sanders, M. (2005). Readers Theatre: A tool for the literacy programme. Presentation to New Zealand Association of Christian Schools North Island Conference, Kingsway School, Orewa. 26-28 September.
Sanders, M. (2005). Student teachers' perceptions of the mentoring roles of Associate teachers: Implications for developing teacher agency and motivation, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction Conference. University of Cyprus. 23-27 August.
Sanders, M., Dowson, M., & Sinclair, C. (2005). What do associate teachers do anyway? A comparison of theoretical conceptualizations in the literature and observed practices in the field. Teachers College Record, 107(4), 706-738.
Sanders, M. (2004). Linking theory to practice in the practicum experience; providing a model for student teachers. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education ConferenceWestpac Stadium, Wellington. 24-26 November.
Sanders, M. (2003). What do master teachers do anyway? A comparison of theoretical conceptualisations and observed practices in the field. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, Illinois, 21-25 April
Sanders, M. (2001). Increasing the confidence and competence of associate teachers through preparation and support programmes. Paper presented at the Redeeming the Academic Mind, A Scholarly Conference for Christians in Higher Education. Sydney, Australia. 10-12 August.
Sanders, M. One Day School (Gifted Ed Programme) Report: Commissioned by Christian Education Trust.
Sanders, M. (2000). Increasing the confidence and competence of Associate Teachers through preparation and support programmes. In Inaugural Conference of the Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa-New Zealand, Proceedings, Christchurch, 30 August - 1 September.
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Andrew Smith
Andrew's research interests are broad - his main focus has been on issues of masculinity, specifically around adolescent transition and rites of passage, and the intersection of spirituality with masculinity.
Smith, A. (2009). "Your child is being sent home." The experience and perceptions of the family when a teenager is excluded from school. Wellington, NZ, Families Commission Blue Skies Report. In Press.
Smith, A. (2008). A question of ethics - Whose story, whose rights? Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Research conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 20-21 November.
Smith, A. (2008). Post-modern, post-Christian - and post-gender?: Rethinking gender in the context of Christian faith. Paper presented at the Christian Scholars conference. Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Tauranga, 19-21 September.
Smith, A. (2008). Still moving - managing life's transitions. Keynote address to NZ Christian Counsellor's Association annual conference. Christchurch, 1-3 May.
Smith, A. (2008). Facilitating the transition to manhood: Themes from a New Zealand study. Christian Education Journal, 5 (1), 60-75.
Smith, A. (2007). Boys becoming men - A multi-generational perspective from down under. Paper presented at the Transforming Transitions - International Transitions Research Conference. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 11-14 April.
Smith, A. (2007). The place of a research paper in undergraduate counsellor education. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Counsellors Research conference. Waikato University, Hamilton, 12-13 October.
Smith, A. (2006). Perceptions of masculinity in the transition to manhood. Counselling Today, Journal of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, 26(3), 41-55.
Smith, A. (2006). Spirituality and the transition to manhood. Unpublished Doctoral thesis, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Smith, A. (2006). Integrating constructs of masculinity and spirituality in the transition to manhood -A New Zealand Study. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Men's Studies Association Meeting. Ramapo College, New Jersey, USA, 3-6 August.
Smith, A. (2005). Maps, territory and taking a journey. Paper presented at the NZ Association of Counsellors Research Conference. Bethlehem Institute, Tauranga.
Smith, A. (2005). Boys, education and spirituality. Australian National Quality Schooling Framework. http://www.nqsf.edu.au/search/resource.php/144F/Smith+
Smith, A. (2004). Small turns - major changes. Content and process in a negotiated learning agreement. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Wellington, 26-28 November.
Smith, A. (2004). Spirituality and the transition to Manhood. Paper presented at the Asia Pacific Family Dialogue Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11-13 October.
Smith, A. (2003). Boys, education and spirituality - a forgotten factor. Paper presented at the joint Australian Association for Research in Education and New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Auckland, NZ, 29 November - 3 December.
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Ruth Smith
Ruth's research interests include online pedagogy and design; second language teaching; student support, both online and face to face.
Smith, R. (2007). Ways to study the Bible. Paper presented at the Annual New Zealand Association of Christian Schools conference. Bethlehem College, Tauranga.
Smith, R. (2006). From face-to-face to 'flexi' - highlighting constructivist elements in a blended TESOL teacher education paper. Paper presented at the Origins and Connections: Linking theory, research and practice, CLESOL 2006 conference. Napier, 30 September.
Smith, R. (2006). Constructivist building blocks in a blended TESOL teacher education paper. Paper presented at the DEANZ Conference. Auckland, 3-5 July.
Smith, R. (2004). The challenges of supporting staff and adult students in an e-learning environment. Journal of Distance Learning, 8(1), 34-49.
Smith, R. (2004). Maximising constructivist elements in a blended TESOL teacher education paper. Unpublished 1 paper dissertation for Master of Education, University of Waikato.
Smith, R. (2003). How good is your proof-reading? Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference. Tauranga, 22-24 September.
Smith, R. (2003). How might tertiary e-educators and learning support staff better serve students unfamiliar to the e-learning environment? Paper presented at the Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference. Hamilton, 18-20 November.
Smith, R. (2002). Eliminating the 'Double Dutch' from my communication with students from non-English-speaking backrounds. Paper presented at the Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference. Wellington, 12-14 November.
Smith, R. (2002). Communicating more effectively with NESB children in the classroom. Paper presented at the New Zealand Association for Christian Schools Conference. Waikanae, Wellington, 1-3 July.
Smith, R. (2009). Spiritual formation at a distance: Issues and potential solutions. Paper presented at the NZATS conference, June 26-27.
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