4th Biennial
ITPNZ RESEARCH CONFERENCE
28-29 September
EIT Hawkes Bay
Gloucester Street
Taradale
REGISTRATION FEE
$225 (includes dinner)
$50 guests (dinner)
REGISTRATION DUE DATE
1 September 2006
ABSTRACT DUE DATE
18 August 2006
Submit your abstract and full paper
if you wish it to be considered for refereed publication.
Papers for presentation only:
bring along 20-30 copies at the time of the conference.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
31 August 2006
TRANSPORT
Pick up and drop-off from the city
(15 mins)
PARKING
On campus
BEST PAPER AWARD
$500.00
PUBLICATION
Refereed full papers on CDROM
TO REGISTER CONTACT
asundar@eit.ac.nz
Research that works: Linking research to teaching and learning
Sub-themes
Exploring the research dimension of teaching and learning
Developing research partnerships between industry and institutions
Innovative & Creative Research
Papers related to sub-themes are particularly encouraged
Opening Address
Keynote Speaker
Carol Cooper
Manager
Teaching and Learning
Lincoln University
Plenary Session I
Martin Eadie
CEO, TPNZ
Plenary Session II
Cliff Studman
Senior Advisor, PBRF TEC
Accommodation is available in Napier and Hastings cities.
Both cities are 15 minutes away from the conference venue.
Palm City Motor Inn
31 Georges Drive, Napier
Studios: $105.00
Email: info@palmcity.co.nz
Phone: 0800 835 005
Beach Front Motel
373 Marine Parade, Napier
Studios: $117.00
www.beachfrontnapier.co.nz
Phone: 0800 77 88 88
Fountain Court Motor Inn
411 Hastings Street, Napier
Studios: $110.00
Phone: 06 835 7387
Aparima Motor Lodge
207 Pakowhai Road, Hastings
Studios: $79.00
Ex Studios: $99.00
Phone: 06 876 0209
Visit www.isitehawkesbay.nz.com or
www.hawkesbaynz.com
for accommodation options.
4th Biennial ITPNZ Research Conference
RESEARCH THAT WORKS: LINKING RESEARCH TO TEACHING & LEARNING
Thursday 28 September
| 8.00-9.15 am | Registration | Lecture Theatre 1-Foyer |
| 9.15-9.45 am | Welcome to Conference Ami Sundar, Research Convener Karakia: John Harmer Welcome to EIT Chris Collins, CEO, EIT | Lecturer Theatre 1 |
| 9.45-10.15 am | Conference Opening Topic: Science and Industry: Innovation from the interface Cath Kingston, Business Leader, HortResearch Chair: Ami Sundar | Lecture Theatre 1 |
| 10.15-10.45 am | Morning Tea | StudentBuilding |
Paper Sessions
Each presenter will get 20 minutes to present and allow 7-10 minutes for discussion.
Five minutes are allowed for delegates to change sessions
Facilitators to observe time limits strictly
| 10.45-11.30 am | Keynote Speaker Topic: Essence of teaching excellence Carol Cooper-Taylor, Manager, Teaching & Learning, LincolnUniversity Chair-Clare Atkins | Lecture Theatre 1 |
| 11.30-12.30 pm | Paper Sessions A- Parallel streams Delegates choose to attend one of the Paper Sessions A | |
| | Session A1 Topic 1: Linking research to teaching and learning from a quality perspective Presenters: Trish Brimblecombe & Glenys Williams Topic 2: A problem-shared is a problem halved: Unified approaches to research for the ITP sector Presenter: Geraldine Clear Facilitator: Ruth Gorinski | M101 |
| | Session A2 Topic 1: How to kill a research culture in its track Presenter: Robin Hill Topic 2: A problem in the neighbourhood: How to turn it into a research opportunity? Presenter: Surya Pandey Facilitator: Axel Laurs | M102 |
| | Session A3 Topic 1: Plurality and tolerance: Postmodern contributions to humanities research and teaching… Presenter: Luke Strongman Topic 2: Why should tradesmen become researchers? Presenter: Gloria Abernethy Facilitator: Keith Baronian | M103 |
| 12.30-1.30 pm | Lunch | StudentBuilding |
| 1.30-2.15 pm | Keynote Speaker Mike Doig, CEO, Victoria Link Ltd., VictoriaUniversity Chair-Jan Osborn | Lecture Theatre 1 |
| 2.15-3.15 pm | Paper Sessions B- Parallel streams. Delegates choose to attend one of the Paper Sessions B | |
| | Session B1 Topic 1: My workload is unmanageable so I can’t find time to understand what I’m studying Presenter: Lara Giles Topic 2: Crossing the divide Presenters: Beverley Mc Nally & Peter Rutland Facilitator: Karen Dobric | M101 |
| | Session B2 Topic 1: Evaluating an innovative and unique 3-way partnership Presenter: Maureen Kelly Topic 2: Integrating research and student practicum learning: UCOL human performance staff wellness programme Presenter: Dean Rankin et al Facilitator: Elly Govers | M102 |
| | Session B3 Topic 1: The WRITER project stage 1- Categorising ICT sector jobs and skills sets Presenter: Linda Fraser & Yvonne Langridge Topic 2: Processes are as important as outcomes: The massage experience. Presenter: Jill Morgan Facilitator: Lesley Peterson | M103 |
| 3.15-3.45 pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3.45-4.45 pm | Paper Sessions C- Parallel streams. Delegates choose to attend one of the Paper Sessions C | |
| | Session C1 Topic 1: Increasing research outputs using a learning management system Presenter: John Clayton Topic 2: Factors affecting student persistence in NQF L2-4 open & distance learning courses Presenter: Mike Burtenshaw et al Facilitator: Karen Dobric | M101 |
| | Session C2 Topic 1: Teaching Maori oral traditions-a culturally-based methodology Presenter: Ian Stuart Topic 2: If you want to change the world start with your own institution Presenters: Lesley Petersen & Elly Govers Facilitator: Clare Atkins | M102 |
| | Session C3 Topic 1: Development of a model of practice-related to sexuality in nursing education Presenter: Carol Ashcroft Topic 2: Screening first year students for readiness to study psychology Presenter: Belinda Lawrence Facilitator: Surya Pandey | M103 |
| | Session C4 Topic 1: The Certificate in Applied Social Science: A progress report on a new initiative Presenter: Andree Leslie Topic 2: Teaching and learning in Social Science and Humanities: A cognitive-affective approach Presenter: Barnaby Pace Facilitator: Michael Marfell-Jones | M201 |
DINNER
NAPIER SAILING CLUB
West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier
6.30-7.00 drinks
7.00-9.30 pm dinner
(Dress: Informal)
Music provided
Guest Speaker: Frank Vriesekoop, University of Ballarat, Australia
Friday 29 September
| 8.30-9.30 am | Paper Sessions D – Parallel streams Delegates choose to attend one of the Parallel Sessions D | |
| | Session D1 Topic 1: Effectiveness of student evaluation of teaching Presenter: Owen Giles Topic 2: Developing critical thinking in degree students: The use of meta-analysis Presenter: A. Edwards Facilitator: Christine Mercer | M101 |
| | Session D2 Topic 1: A journey towards supporting independent learning Presenters: Elly Govers & Keith Woodcock Topic 2: Following the footsteps: A participant evaluation of the usefulness of peer mentoring… Presenter: Margaret Mackereth Facilitator: Michael Marfell-Jones | M102 |
| | Session D3 Topic 1: Student perceptions of objective structured clinical examination: An evaluation of pre-clinical competency assessment Presenters: Patrea Andersen & Wendy Booth Topic 2: Projecting selves: personal brand management Presenters: Tom Cockburn & Cheryl C. Wootten Facilitator: Keith Baronian | M103 |
| 9.30-10.30 am | Paper Sessions E: Parallel streams Delegates choose to attend one of the Parallel Sessions E | |
| | Session E1 Topic 1: Linking research to teaching and learning: How do we continue to build sustainable information literacy skills into the curriculum for students? Presenters: Barbara Chamberlain & Lorette Rayner Topic 2: Assessing a designed fashion collection: There has to be a better way Presenter: Stella Lange Facilitator: Elly Govers | M101 |
| | Session E2 Topic 1: Supporting professional development activities for part-timers teaching staff at EIT Presenters: Lesley Petersen & Wayne Dobson Topic 2: Digital making: Researching better ways of teaching and learning Presenter: Rekha Rana Facilitator: Ian Stuart | M102 |
| | Session E3 Topic 1: Research data management and profiling the ITP sector. Presenter: Greg Pringle | M103 |
| 10.30-11.00 am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.00-11.45 am | Keynote Speaker Topic: Research and the Tertiary Reforms Presenter: Martin Eadie, CEO, ITPNZ Chair: Ruth Gorinski | Lecture Theatre 1 |
| 11.45-12.45 pm | Paper Sessions F-Parallel streams Delegates choose to attend one of the Parallel Sessions F | |
| | Session F1 Topic 1: Home, sweet intelligent home Presenter: Michel Jouvernaux Topic 2: Stirring the blood and closing the distance Presenters: Gillian Ryan & Cheryl McConnell Facilitator: Surya Pandey | M101 |
| | Session F2 Topic 1: OARINZ (Open Access Repositories in New Zealand) Mapping enabling and connecting New Zealand's Digital Research and Teaching Repositories Presenter: Kristian Thornley Topic 2: Tools to improve your statistical research Presenter: Ray Hoare Facilitator: Axel Laurs | M102 |
| | Session F3 Topic 1: A complexity based typology of emotional regimes in teams Presenter: Tom Cockburn Topic 2: Canvassing the needs of distance learners in a remote site Presenter: Heather Hamerton Facilitator: Lesley Peterson | M103 |
| 12.45-1.30pm | Lunch | |
| 1.30-2.15 pm | Keynote Speaker Topic: The PBRF: The past, present and future Presenter: Cliff Studman Chair: Grant Klinkum | A101 |
| 2.15-3.15 pm | Paper Sessions G-Parallel streams Delegates choose to attend one of the Parallel Sessions G | |
| | Session G1 Topic 1: Preparing for the PBRF in the ITP sector: Strategies to build research capability Presenter: Grant Klinkum Topic 2: Institution and industry research partnership: Lessons from a literature review Presenters: Lily Wisker & Fabio Rocha Facilitator: Ruth Gorinski | M101 |
| | Session G2 Topic 1: Creating a time, space and place for writing research Presenters: Christine Mercer & Maureen Kelly Topic 2: How institutions could use PBRF evidence portfolios to create a research culture Presenter: John Clayton Facilitator : Lesley Petersen | M102 |
| | Session G3 Topic 1: Collaborative research is the way to go: Developing research partnership between industry and institutions Presenter: Kevin Stewart Topic 2: Mindfulness in the teaching and learning environment Presenter: Tim Mapel & Maree O’Farrell Facilitator: Elly Govers | M103 |
| 3.15-4.00 pm | Closing Session | |
| | Topic: Polytechnic research and digital commons Presenter: Barbara Garriock Facilitator: Ami Sundar | A101 |
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