title: Microprocessor-based digital correlator

authors: Thomas, John C.

subjects: design

abstract: We describe the design, construction, and operation of a low-cost, microprocessor-based digital correlator. The device has 128 channels, operates in either the single clipping or single scaling mode, and allows selection of the sample interval with 2-digit precision over the range 100 ns to 9.9 s. The device can be operated in the autocorrelate or cross-correlate mode and may easily be expanded to more than 128 correlation channels.

text: Microprocessor-based digital correlator We describe the design, construction, and operation of a low-cost, microprocessor-based digital correlator. The device has 128 channels, operates in either the single clipping or single scaling mode, and allows selection of the sample interval with 2-digit precision over the range 100 ns to 9.9 s. The device can be operated in the autocorrelate or cross-correlate mode and may easily be expanded to more than 128 correlation channels.

year: 1983-10

title: The Useful Elements of Pre-principalship Preparation

authors: Roberts, Barry Llewellyn

subjects: mentoring

abstract: Abstract 
 
The importance of the role of the principal in good schools is acknowledged by 
many sources. The preparation of new principals is therefore an important factor 
in ensuring children are educated in good schools. New Zealand does not have a 
formal system of principal preparation. The purpose of this study was to examine 
the experiences of pre-principalship preparation with the aim of discovering those 
activities and developments that were useful in assisting teachers to make the 
transition to successful principalship. 
The research question addressed in this study is,; 
What are the elements of pre-principalship preparation that are most 
useful for potential and aspiring principals in furthering their career 
aims? 
Using qualitative methodology, a group of people who had attended the Aspiring 
and Potential Principals' Pilot run by the School of Education at the University of 
Waikato, were questioned using semi structured interviews about their 
experiences. Five of the six were holding principal positions, the sixth was in a 
deputy principal's position and had some relieving principal experience. The 
results the research generated indicated that while there were varying needs for 
potential principals because of their varied backgrounds, there were six useful 
experiences for all identified. These included, attendance at some form of targeted 
principal preparation programme, a background of ongoing professional learning, 
developing networks, developing successful mentoring, experience of models of 
principalship and support of 'family'. Different people had different levels of 
benefit from these experiences but they were common to all. It is hoped that this 
research will give assistance to guiding professional development for the potential 
and aspiring principals of tomorrow.

text: The Useful Elements of Pre-principalship Preparation Abstract 
 
The importance of the role of the principal in good schools is acknowledged by 
many sources. The preparation of new principals is therefore an important factor 
in ensuring children are educated in good schools. New Zealand does not have a 
formal system of principal preparation. The purpose of this study was to examine 
the experiences of pre-principalship preparation with the aim of discovering those 
activities and developments that were useful in assisting teachers to make the 
transition to successful principalship. 
The research question addressed in this study is,; 
What are the elements of pre-principalship preparation that are most 
useful for potential and aspiring principals in furthering their career 
aims? 
Using qualitative methodology, a group of people who had attended the Aspiring 
and Potential Principals' Pilot run by the School of Education at the University of 
Waikato, were questioned using semi structured interviews about their 
experiences. Five of the six were holding principal positions, the sixth was in a 
deputy principal's position and had some relieving principal experience. The 
results the research generated indicated that while there were varying needs for 
potential principals because of their varied backgrounds, there were six useful 
experiences for all identified. These included, attendance at some form of targeted 
principal preparation programme, a background of ongoing professional learning, 
developing networks, developing successful mentoring, experience of models of 
principalship and support of 'family'. Different people had different levels of 
benefit from these experiences but they were common to all. It is hoped that this 
research will give assistance to guiding professional development for the potential 
and aspiring principals of tomorrow.

year: 2007

title: Te hau mihi ata mātauranga Māori and science - Literature review on the interface between mātauranga Māori and Science

authors: Joseph, Robert

abstract: The Te Hau Mihi Ata: Mātauranga Māori and Science research project (the research project) will explore ways to link mātauranga Māori and western science. The purpose of the research project is to open a new creative knowledge space to unleash innovative thinking and cross-cultural connection that is unique to New Zealand which can be a source of untapped economic, social, environmental and cultural potential. The historic marginalisation of alternative value and knowledge systems has prevented quality engagement and dialogue between these two knowledge systems in New Zealand. The research project will develop, inter alia, a new inter-cultural dialogue process between Māori educated in western-based science and experts in mātauranga Māori.

text: Te hau mihi ata mātauranga Māori and science - Literature review on the interface between mātauranga Māori and Science The Te Hau Mihi Ata: Mātauranga Māori and Science research project (the research project) will explore ways to link mātauranga Māori and western science. The purpose of the research project is to open a new creative knowledge space to unleash innovative thinking and cross-cultural connection that is unique to New Zealand which can be a source of untapped economic, social, environmental and cultural potential. The historic marginalisation of alternative value and knowledge systems has prevented quality engagement and dialogue between these two knowledge systems in New Zealand. The research project will develop, inter alia, a new inter-cultural dialogue process between Māori educated in western-based science and experts in mātauranga Māori.

year: 2008-11