Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "Furbish, Dale"
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The effects of cognitive task complexity on writing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)This thesis contributes to research on the effects of cognitive task complexity on the written complexity of second language learners, an area currently underrepresented in research. In addition, the variables pre-task ... -
Emergent interprofessionalism: an exploratory study of health graduates' transition into contemporary professional practice
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The thesis examines graduates’ experiences of practice roles in their respective field of health care and in collaboration with other professions. An interpretivist orientation underpins the research, using hermeneutic ... -
A hermeneutic phenomenological study of the lived experiences of immigrant students in their mathematics classrooms at a secondary school in Auckland, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)The presence of immigrant students in mathematics classrooms continues to become more and more prevalent as a consequence of global migration. While their transitional experiences in their new environment may be understood ... -
Higher education choices and decision-making: a narrative study of lived experiences of Chinese international students and their parents
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This thesis investigates Chinese parents’ and children’s knowledge and understanding of decisions regarding higher education and the pathways and choice action patterns that emerged as the family histories and biographies ... -
International student cultural experience: a case study of the Noho Marae Weekend
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)This exploratory study attempts to understand the outcomes of a New Zealand university programme designed to introduce newly enrolled international students to Māori culture. Informed by current knowledge on international ... -
Teaching and learning experiences in Malaysian higher education: a case study of a teacher education programme
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)In line with its Vision 2020, the Malaysian education system is undergoing a significant pedagogical transition from a traditional teacher-centred to student-centred approach to teaching and learning. The Malaysian government ...