title: Cultural geography. Different encounters, encountering difference

authors: Longhurst, Robyn

subjects: bodies

abstract: In the first half of this paper it is argued that cultural geography is a dynamic and diverse field that extends well beyond a single branch of human geography. The boundaries between it and other sub-disciplines are often blurred. People have «different» encounters with cultural geography depending on their sub-disciplinary convergences. People also have different encounters with cultural geography depending on where they live and work. «Place matters» in the construction, production and representation of cultural geography. It takes different forms in different places. In the second half of the paper it is argued that as cultural geography continues to encounter «difference» in many guises, four possible future trends are likely: first, it is probable that there will be continued growth in cultural geography; second, there may be mounting recognition that cultural geography needs to be critical offering possibilities for radical critique and reflection; third, cultural geographers are likely to continue with their efforts to think about what, if anything, might lie beyond representation; and finally, cultural geographers are likely to deepen their reflections on the politics of knowledge production leading to more multi-language publishing practices in this area.

text: Cultural geography. Different encounters, encountering difference In the first half of this paper it is argued that cultural geography is a dynamic and diverse field that extends well beyond a single branch of human geography. The boundaries between it and other sub-disciplines are often blurred. People have «different» encounters with cultural geography depending on their sub-disciplinary convergences. People also have different encounters with cultural geography depending on where they live and work. «Place matters» in the construction, production and representation of cultural geography. It takes different forms in different places. In the second half of the paper it is argued that as cultural geography continues to encounter «difference» in many guises, four possible future trends are likely: first, it is probable that there will be continued growth in cultural geography; second, there may be mounting recognition that cultural geography needs to be critical offering possibilities for radical critique and reflection; third, cultural geographers are likely to continue with their efforts to think about what, if anything, might lie beyond representation; and finally, cultural geographers are likely to deepen their reflections on the politics of knowledge production leading to more multi-language publishing practices in this area.

year: 2007

title: Positive Teaching: Challenges for Success

authors: Evans-McLeod, Alaina Kim

subjects: positive teaching

abstract: This research investigated the merits of including video footage in a training session for teachers. Training promoted ABA based principles of positive reinforcement as a strategy for classroom behaviour management. 17 secondary school teachers and their students were observed using the OPTIC schedule during 65 lessons which indicated that rates of positive and negative teacher feedback and levels of students' on task behaviour were the same as seen in previous research. Phase 1 of the study included results for 6 teachers who participated in non-video training and 1 teacher who participated in video-training. These results allow no clear conclusion to be made about the research hypothesis. Phase 2 included results for 2 teachers who received the video footage training and participated in post-training activities. Results for Phase 2 suggest that training outcomes were achieved and support the hypothesis that post-training activities contribute to a more effective training package. This study highlights the need for the consideration of elements beyond the training package itself in order to achieve effective training and enduring behaviour change in the classroom.

text: Positive Teaching: Challenges for Success This research investigated the merits of including video footage in a training session for teachers. Training promoted ABA based principles of positive reinforcement as a strategy for classroom behaviour management. 17 secondary school teachers and their students were observed using the OPTIC schedule during 65 lessons which indicated that rates of positive and negative teacher feedback and levels of students' on task behaviour were the same as seen in previous research. Phase 1 of the study included results for 6 teachers who participated in non-video training and 1 teacher who participated in video-training. These results allow no clear conclusion to be made about the research hypothesis. Phase 2 included results for 2 teachers who received the video footage training and participated in post-training activities. Results for Phase 2 suggest that training outcomes were achieved and support the hypothesis that post-training activities contribute to a more effective training package. This study highlights the need for the consideration of elements beyond the training package itself in order to achieve effective training and enduring behaviour change in the classroom.

year: 2008

title: Māori & Psychology Research Unit Annual Report 2014

authors: Waitoki, Waikaremoana

abstract: Annual report of the Māori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) 2014. The unit was established in August of 1997. The unit is designed to provide a catalyst and support network for enhancing research concerning the psychological needs, aspirations, and priorities of Maori people. The MPRU is well situated to draw together skilled and experienced interdisciplinary research groups by networking and establishing working relationships with staff and students within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and the wider community.

text: Māori & Psychology Research Unit Annual Report 2014 Annual report of the Māori and Psychology Research Unit (MPRU) 2014. The unit was established in August of 1997. The unit is designed to provide a catalyst and support network for enhancing research concerning the psychological needs, aspirations, and priorities of Maori people. The MPRU is well situated to draw together skilled and experienced interdisciplinary research groups by networking and establishing working relationships with staff and students within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University, and the wider community.

year: 2014