title: Tourism curriculum in the University Sector: Does it meet future requirements? Evidence from Australia

authors: Wang, Zhi H.

subjects: global tourism

abstract: In the contemporary competitive and globally connected marketplace, factors that guaranteed business success in the past may be of limited relevance in the future. Within the paradigms of today’s business, many successful operators continually introduce new products and services to maintain their market leadership position. Whilst firms in the tourism industry seek to maintain competitive position through policy planning, strategic marketing, budgeting and R&D, tourism education providers occupy a key position by seeking to enhance the skill levels of management and employees, both present and future. This paper reviews some Australian tourism and hospitality education programmes and course curriculum and briefly compares them with some trends in other English-speaking countries. The research explores tourism industry demand, trainees’ expectations and additionally identifies gaps and opportunities for the future curriculum content. The findings may, therefore, assist tourism programme providers with a broader perspective with which to shape future tourism courses.

text: Tourism curriculum in the University Sector: Does it meet future requirements? Evidence from Australia In the contemporary competitive and globally connected marketplace, factors that guaranteed business success in the past may be of limited relevance in the future. Within the paradigms of today’s business, many successful operators continually introduce new products and services to maintain their market leadership position. Whilst firms in the tourism industry seek to maintain competitive position through policy planning, strategic marketing, budgeting and R&D, tourism education providers occupy a key position by seeking to enhance the skill levels of management and employees, both present and future. This paper reviews some Australian tourism and hospitality education programmes and course curriculum and briefly compares them with some trends in other English-speaking countries. The research explores tourism industry demand, trainees’ expectations and additionally identifies gaps and opportunities for the future curriculum content. The findings may, therefore, assist tourism programme providers with a broader perspective with which to shape future tourism courses.

year: 2007

title: Pasifika students' perceptions of using talanoa as an assessment tool in NCEA level 2 mathematics

authors: Naulivou Sisitoutai, Tafa

subjects: Culturally Responsive Assessments

abstract: This study explored Pasifika students’ perceptions of Talanoa as a culturally responsive assessment tool in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, addressing the educational challenges faced by Pasifika learners within conventional Western assessment frameworks. Despite growing recognition of the need for culturally responsive teaching, limited research exists on how alternative assessment tools like Talanoa can reshape students’ engagement and outcomes in mathematics.
Using a qualitative methodology grounded in the Kakala Research Framework and employing Talanoa as both a method and research approach, data were collected from six Year 12 Pasifika students in a New Zealand secondary school. Key findings revealed that Talanoa fosters trust, enhances cultural competence, deepens understanding, builds self-confidence, and creates an engaging learning environment. Together, these elements transformed students’ attitudes, making the assessment experience more inclusive, supportive, and effective.
This study contributes to addressing systemic inequities in education by proposing culturally aligned assessment tools and offering practical solutions for a more inclusive learning environment. It highlights the potential of integrating culturally responsive practices like Talanoa to improve educational outcomes for Pasifika students, with insights that may also benefit other culturally diverse learners.
Future research could explore how Talanoa-informed frameworks can be incorporated into other subject areas, teacher training programmes, or education policies to create a wider impact on culturally responsive practices. Such studies would help determine the broader applicability of Talanoa as a holistic educational tool beyond mathematics.

text: Pasifika students' perceptions of using talanoa as an assessment tool in NCEA level 2 mathematics This study explored Pasifika students’ perceptions of Talanoa as a culturally responsive assessment tool in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, addressing the educational challenges faced by Pasifika learners within conventional Western assessment frameworks. Despite growing recognition of the need for culturally responsive teaching, limited research exists on how alternative assessment tools like Talanoa can reshape students’ engagement and outcomes in mathematics.
Using a qualitative methodology grounded in the Kakala Research Framework and employing Talanoa as both a method and research approach, data were collected from six Year 12 Pasifika students in a New Zealand secondary school. Key findings revealed that Talanoa fosters trust, enhances cultural competence, deepens understanding, builds self-confidence, and creates an engaging learning environment. Together, these elements transformed students’ attitudes, making the assessment experience more inclusive, supportive, and effective.
This study contributes to addressing systemic inequities in education by proposing culturally aligned assessment tools and offering practical solutions for a more inclusive learning environment. It highlights the potential of integrating culturally responsive practices like Talanoa to improve educational outcomes for Pasifika students, with insights that may also benefit other culturally diverse learners.
Future research could explore how Talanoa-informed frameworks can be incorporated into other subject areas, teacher training programmes, or education policies to create a wider impact on culturally responsive practices. Such studies would help determine the broader applicability of Talanoa as a holistic educational tool beyond mathematics.

year: 2024-08-16

title: Lake Rotokakahi water quality update 1990-2011

authors: Butterworth, Joseph

subjects: Lake Rotokakahi

abstract: Lake Rotokakahi is an Iwi-owned lake administered by the Lake Rotokakahi Board of Control on Behalf of lake owners who are descendants from the Ngāti Tumatawera and Tūhourangi hapū of Te Arawa. It is mesotrophic (moderate water quality) lake with an area of 4.4 km² comprised of exotic forestry (57.1%), pasture (26.3%) and regenerating indigenous forest/scrub (16.6%).

text: Lake Rotokakahi water quality update 1990-2011 Lake Rotokakahi is an Iwi-owned lake administered by the Lake Rotokakahi Board of Control on Behalf of lake owners who are descendants from the Ngāti Tumatawera and Tūhourangi hapū of Te Arawa. It is mesotrophic (moderate water quality) lake with an area of 4.4 km² comprised of exotic forestry (57.1%), pasture (26.3%) and regenerating indigenous forest/scrub (16.6%).

year: 2012