Browsing Masters Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Strauss, Pat"
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An investigation into the thesis/dissertation writing experiences of Mandarin-speaking Masters students in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)This study explores the perceptions of Mandarin-speaking Masters students involved in the thesis/dissertation writing process. As Mandarin-speaking students form a sizeable part of the EAL [English as Additional Language] ... -
An investigation of assessed writing requirements at undergraduate level in the humanities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses play an increasingly important role in supporting non English speaking background students in their academic studies. Such courses have traditionally prioritised writing as the ... -
An investigation of the literacy and numeracy requirements and demands of entry-level supermarket work
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)The nature and role of workplace literacy and numeracy are the subject of considerable debate (Baker, 1998; Castleton, 2002; Gee & Lankshear, 1997; Hull, 1997; Jackson, 2000; Marr & Hagston, 2007). The debate in New Zealand, ... -
Examining the perceptions of the supervisory relationship between Chinese-speaking postgraduate students and English-speaking supervisors at New Zealand universities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)This study explores the perceptions of Chinese-speaking postgraduate students and English-speaking supervisors involved in the supervisory relationship in New Zealand universities. As Chinese students form a significant ... -
Exploring the attitudes and perceptions of Chinese students towards their tertiary studies in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Because of economic growth and increased competition in the workplace, studying abroad has become popular in China. Chinese students are extremely important in the international education market. New Zealand, as one of the ... -
An investigation into estimation and spatial sense as aspects of workplace numeracy: a case study of recycling and refuse operators within a situated learning model
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The abilities to estimate and to exercise spatial awareness are important elements of adult numeracy and are embedded in many workplace activities. However, contributions of these elements of numeracy in workplace activities ... -
“It’s my think”: exploring critical literacy with low level EAL students
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This study explores the use of a critical literacy approach in a class of language learners who had low levels of literacy. The particular focus was on the teacher‟s role in the process and how she could implement this ... -
Lessons learned: a qualitative case study of restaurant success in Auckland, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The aim of this study is to identify factors influencing the success of independent restaurants, as these restaurants appear to be an attractive entrepreneur investment option. However, these independent restaurants suffer ... -
New Zealand women and their numeracy skills: what the adult literacy and life skills survey tells us and doesn’t tell us about the numeracy skills of New Zealand women
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)The extant findings of the 2006 Adult Literacy and Lifeskills survey (ALL) are examined and some further quantitative analysis is undertaken to clarify the numeracy skills of New Zealand women. Fundamental questions are ... -
The Perceptions of Undergraduate Mainland Chinese Students of the Effect of English Instruction on Their Ability to Write Academic English
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The main aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions of Mainland Chinese students about the challenges they face in producing acceptable academic writing at undergraduate level in tertiary institutions in New ... -
Responses of Female Non-native Speakers to English Compliments: A Cross-generational Study of Saudi Arabian University Students and Lecturers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Employing a cross-generational perspective, this study attempts to deepen our understanding of the politeness strategies Saudi females use when responding to compliments in English from an English speaker. The aim of the ... -
Student attitudes towards and perceptions of ePortfolios in a first year Japanese language programme
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Research into learner autonomy has confirmed the importance of learner competencies such as effective strategy use, goal setting and planning, maintaining motivation, and the ability to reflect and self-evaluate to the ... -
Teaching English literacy to members of the deaf community: insights for bilingual programming
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)This study investigated the perspectives of the students and stakeholders involved in a Deaf literacy programme at the Auckland University of Technology. Education practices in NZ and overseas, predominantly determined by ... -
The perceptions and experiences of immigrant teachers with regard to the literacy requirements of the New Zealand secondary school curriculum
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)New Zealand relies on overseas teachers to fill approximately 30% of annual vacancies (Ministry of Education, 2006). 41% of these cohort were teaching in Auckland when this study was conducted (Ministry of Education, 2001, ... -
The perceptions of a group of first year undergraduate Malawian students of the essay writing process
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of the essay writing process of first year undergraduates at Chancellor College (University of Malawi) and to a lesser extent those of the lecturers responsible for ...