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24 May 2006
ITPNZ Research Conference

4th Biennial

ITPNZ RESEARCH CONFERENCE

28-29 September

 

VENUE

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

 

THEME

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

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.

PROGRAMME

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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