title: Experiences from the past inform the journey ahead: ‘a way of being’ - culturally responsive and relational professional learning and development.

authors: Murray, Tracy Olive

subjects: Culturally responsive and relational angragogy

abstract: This thesis begins by contextualising the current reality for many Māori learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.  By reviewing the literature around the role of the provider in professional learning and development (PLD) in Aotearoa New Zealand, this thesis seeks to explain a new way of working that has not been well documented before.  Provided is the rationale for the methodology undertaken in the research to ensure the relationship with the participants remained at the heart of the process.  This thesis contends that applying culturally responsive and relational pedagogy across all levels of schooling is a unique way of being that requires deep critical self-reflection and conscious ongoing change in practice.  Learning what to stop doing and what to do differently is part of an ongoing cycle of inquiry that educational leaders at any level must engage in, to implement change in schools for Māori learners.

text: Experiences from the past inform the journey ahead: ‘a way of being’ - culturally responsive and relational professional learning and development. This thesis begins by contextualising the current reality for many Māori learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.  By reviewing the literature around the role of the provider in professional learning and development (PLD) in Aotearoa New Zealand, this thesis seeks to explain a new way of working that has not been well documented before.  Provided is the rationale for the methodology undertaken in the research to ensure the relationship with the participants remained at the heart of the process.  This thesis contends that applying culturally responsive and relational pedagogy across all levels of schooling is a unique way of being that requires deep critical self-reflection and conscious ongoing change in practice.  Learning what to stop doing and what to do differently is part of an ongoing cycle of inquiry that educational leaders at any level must engage in, to implement change in schools for Māori learners.

year: 2018

title: Mental health inpatient services: Improving our understanding of the needs of Maori when acutely unwell

authors: Wharewera-Mika, Julie

subjects: Maori

abstract: There are many possible explanations for the pattern of Maori overrepresentation in mental health acute services. This research project focuses on how services can optimally meet the needs of Maori to improve outcomes. This doctoral research in progress is about claiming space for Maori to have a voice in identifying factors that contribute to recovery and Whanau Ora, and offering recommendations to improve the effectiveness of existing services to better meet the needs of Maori Tangata Whaiora and Whanau.

text: Mental health inpatient services: Improving our understanding of the needs of Maori when acutely unwell There are many possible explanations for the pattern of Maori overrepresentation in mental health acute services. This research project focuses on how services can optimally meet the needs of Maori to improve outcomes. This doctoral research in progress is about claiming space for Maori to have a voice in identifying factors that contribute to recovery and Whanau Ora, and offering recommendations to improve the effectiveness of existing services to better meet the needs of Maori Tangata Whaiora and Whanau.

year: 2008

title: Influence of ageing heating rates on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-5553 alloy

authors: Jia, Mengqi

subjects: fatigue

abstract: The Ti-5553 alloy, a high-strength β-titanium alloy, is increasingly recognised for its exceptional mechanical properties, making it a preferred material for critical aerospace applications. This thesis examines the effects of varying ageing heating rates on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the forged Ti-5553 alloy, focusing on hardness, tensile properties, and fatigue performance. Following solution treatment at 810°C, the alloy was aged at 610°C with heating rates of 1°C/min, 5°C/min, 10°C/min, and 15°C/min. Detailed microstructural analysis was conducted using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The microstructural examination revealed that different ageing heating rates caused only minor variations in the alloy's bimodal microstructure. Slower ageing heating rates produced a relatively fine, homogeneously distributed primary α phase within the β grains, while faster rates resulted in a slightly coarser bimodal microstructure. Chemical homogeneity analysis confirmed a consistent distribution of critical elements, with α stabilisers concentrated in the primary α phase and β stabilisers in the β phase, ensuring stable phase compositions across all samples. The observed slight microstructural changes were reflected in the alloy's mechanical properties. Hardness across different ageing heating rates varied between 357.4 HV and 372.6 HV. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) declined from 1307.2 MPa at 1°C/min to 1264.5 MPa at 15°C/min, while ductility improved from 15.6% to 17.1% over the same range. The alloy demonstrated good fatigue resistance at lower stress amplitudes and ageing heating rates, enduring over 10 million cycles at 337.5 MPa under the 1°C/min condition. However, fatigue life decreased with higher stress amplitudes and ageing heating rates, highlighting the alloy's sensitivity to more extreme conditions. In summary, while the varying ageing heating rates resulted in only minor changes to the microstructure, these alterations had some impact on the mechanical properties of the Ti-5553 alloy. These findings highlight the importance of precise microstructural control in optimising the alloy's performance, especially in applications where achieving a balance between strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance is crucial.

text: Influence of ageing heating rates on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-5553 alloy The Ti-5553 alloy, a high-strength β-titanium alloy, is increasingly recognised for its exceptional mechanical properties, making it a preferred material for critical aerospace applications. This thesis examines the effects of varying ageing heating rates on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the forged Ti-5553 alloy, focusing on hardness, tensile properties, and fatigue performance. Following solution treatment at 810°C, the alloy was aged at 610°C with heating rates of 1°C/min, 5°C/min, 10°C/min, and 15°C/min. Detailed microstructural analysis was conducted using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The microstructural examination revealed that different ageing heating rates caused only minor variations in the alloy's bimodal microstructure. Slower ageing heating rates produced a relatively fine, homogeneously distributed primary α phase within the β grains, while faster rates resulted in a slightly coarser bimodal microstructure. Chemical homogeneity analysis confirmed a consistent distribution of critical elements, with α stabilisers concentrated in the primary α phase and β stabilisers in the β phase, ensuring stable phase compositions across all samples. The observed slight microstructural changes were reflected in the alloy's mechanical properties. Hardness across different ageing heating rates varied between 357.4 HV and 372.6 HV. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) declined from 1307.2 MPa at 1°C/min to 1264.5 MPa at 15°C/min, while ductility improved from 15.6% to 17.1% over the same range. The alloy demonstrated good fatigue resistance at lower stress amplitudes and ageing heating rates, enduring over 10 million cycles at 337.5 MPa under the 1°C/min condition. However, fatigue life decreased with higher stress amplitudes and ageing heating rates, highlighting the alloy's sensitivity to more extreme conditions. In summary, while the varying ageing heating rates resulted in only minor changes to the microstructure, these alterations had some impact on the mechanical properties of the Ti-5553 alloy. These findings highlight the importance of precise microstructural control in optimising the alloy's performance, especially in applications where achieving a balance between strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance is crucial.

year: 2024-09-15