title: Teaching evolution in New Zealand’s schools—Reviewing changes in the New Zealand science curriculum

authors: Campbell, Alison

subjects: evolution

abstract: New Zealand has had a national school science curriculum for more than 80 years. In the past the evolution content of this document has varied, and has at times been strongly influenced by creationist lobby groups. The ‘new’ science curriculum, to be fully implemented in 2010, places much greater emphasis than before on understanding evolution, and also on teaching the nature of science. Interplay between the two can potentially improve student understanding of the culture and processes of science in general and evolutionary theory in particular. While the explicit use of the word ‘evolution’ highlights its significance, it is necessary to provide both resources and pedagogical guidelines to support teachers in dealing with this important topic.

text: Teaching evolution in New Zealand’s schools—Reviewing changes in the New Zealand science curriculum New Zealand has had a national school science curriculum for more than 80 years. In the past the evolution content of this document has varied, and has at times been strongly influenced by creationist lobby groups. The ‘new’ science curriculum, to be fully implemented in 2010, places much greater emphasis than before on understanding evolution, and also on teaching the nature of science. Interplay between the two can potentially improve student understanding of the culture and processes of science in general and evolutionary theory in particular. While the explicit use of the word ‘evolution’ highlights its significance, it is necessary to provide both resources and pedagogical guidelines to support teachers in dealing with this important topic.

year: 2011

title: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera : Ricaniidae)

authors: Matheson, Andrew Graeme

subjects: Scolypopa australis Walker

abstract: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera: Ricaniidae) were studied in the Waikato region. Attempts were made to fill some gaps in the knowledge of what is in New Zealand an important species. A general outline of the life history of S. australis is given, followed by studies of three particular facets of the species' biology. A large experiment was set up to study the egg diapause but was not a success, and consequently little information of the embryonic diapause was obtained. The morphology of the chorion of the egg was studied with both the light and electron microscopes, and a quantity of information about the external and internal architecture of the shell was obtained. The egg bears an anterior micropylar process which contains both the single micropyle and the air-containing meshwork layer of the chorion where it meets the atmosphere. The egg has no hydropyle. An inner meshwork layer of the chorion is visible with the light microscope. Measurements were made of six different body parts on each of 220 S. australis nymphs, and it was found that the width of the post-clypeus and tne length of the proboscis can be used to define the five nymphal instars. No comprehensive bibliography of the species has ever been published, thus reasonably exhaustive lists of references are given. More accurate information on the habits and distribution of the species outside New Zealand is given.

text: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera : Ricaniidae) Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera: Ricaniidae) were studied in the Waikato region. Attempts were made to fill some gaps in the knowledge of what is in New Zealand an important species. A general outline of the life history of S. australis is given, followed by studies of three particular facets of the species' biology. A large experiment was set up to study the egg diapause but was not a success, and consequently little information of the embryonic diapause was obtained. The morphology of the chorion of the egg was studied with both the light and electron microscopes, and a quantity of information about the external and internal architecture of the shell was obtained. The egg bears an anterior micropylar process which contains both the single micropyle and the air-containing meshwork layer of the chorion where it meets the atmosphere. The egg has no hydropyle. An inner meshwork layer of the chorion is visible with the light microscope. Measurements were made of six different body parts on each of 220 S. australis nymphs, and it was found that the width of the post-clypeus and tne length of the proboscis can be used to define the five nymphal instars. No comprehensive bibliography of the species has ever been published, thus reasonably exhaustive lists of references are given. More accurate information on the habits and distribution of the species outside New Zealand is given.

year: 1978

title: Serendipity, shot-gun, strategic: Does it make a difference?

authors: Glover, Marewa

subjects: Maori

abstract: Kaupapa Māori research methodology
demands practical outcomes of tangible
benefit to Māori. This paper reflects on the
steps taken to ensure benefit resulted from
my PhD research on the
cessation of Māori smoking behaviour, and I ask where is that
benefit now?
Ensuring benefit starts before the
project begins when the idea is conceived.
Thus, I first reflect back to the birth of the
idea. Then the consultation undertaken,
and the conduct of the research, is reviewed
with a utilisation focus. The personal costs
undertaking research are then considered
the sections looking at contribution and
career. Finally, the question from the title
this paper is posed. Examples of the
barriers to strategic action, such as,
competition and the difficulty of achieving
consensus are presented. Finally, the
consequences of the research are outlined.

text: Serendipity, shot-gun, strategic: Does it make a difference? Kaupapa Māori research methodology
demands practical outcomes of tangible
benefit to Māori. This paper reflects on the
steps taken to ensure benefit resulted from
my PhD research on the
cessation of Māori smoking behaviour, and I ask where is that
benefit now?
Ensuring benefit starts before the
project begins when the idea is conceived.
Thus, I first reflect back to the birth of the
idea. Then the consultation undertaken,
and the conduct of the research, is reviewed
with a utilisation focus. The personal costs
undertaking research are then considered
the sections looking at contribution and
career. Finally, the question from the title
this paper is posed. Examples of the
barriers to strategic action, such as,
competition and the difficulty of achieving
consensus are presented. Finally, the
consequences of the research are outlined.

year: 2003