title: Speed bumps and l-plates: Female deputy principals' perceptions of the barriers in aspiring to principalship

authors: Neidhardt, Catherine

subjects: leadership

abstract: The majority of New Zealand's teaching workforce is female. In leadership positions,
women outnumber men in the deputy principal role, yet are significantly
underrepresented in principalship. How do women themselves explain this leadership
disparity? This small-scale qualitative research study explores the perceived barriers
in aspiring to principalship that are held by female deputy principals in the primary
sector. It utilises semi-structured interviews to gather data from seven female deputy
principals in primary schools in the Bay of Plenty. Data is analysed thematically in
order to extrapolate the significant barriers identified by the participants.
While international academic literature has acknowledged the disproportional gender
representation within principalship and identified potential factors, the New Zealand
research base is still limited. Further research into the barriers facing female
leadership may benefit future female aspiring principals in New Zealand by providing
an awareness of the potential challenges and offer possible strategies to contend with
the identified barriers.
The research findings indicate a common set of factors perceived to pose barriers to
women aspiring to principalship. These include: the impact of gender, the evolving
role of principalship, the demands of management versus leadership, the maintenance
of work/life balance, familial obligations, participant's self perceptions and the desire
for a  best fit  school as a first time principal.
This study suggests that further professional support structures and leadership
development opportunities be created to respond to the specific needs of aspiring
female principals. The provision of targeted programmes would go some way
towards addressing the barriers identified by participants and ensuring the promotion
and cultivation of aspiring female leaders that is necessary to sustain future
educational leadership in New Zealand primary schools.

text: Speed bumps and l-plates: Female deputy principals' perceptions of the barriers in aspiring to principalship The majority of New Zealand's teaching workforce is female. In leadership positions,
women outnumber men in the deputy principal role, yet are significantly
underrepresented in principalship. How do women themselves explain this leadership
disparity? This small-scale qualitative research study explores the perceived barriers
in aspiring to principalship that are held by female deputy principals in the primary
sector. It utilises semi-structured interviews to gather data from seven female deputy
principals in primary schools in the Bay of Plenty. Data is analysed thematically in
order to extrapolate the significant barriers identified by the participants.
While international academic literature has acknowledged the disproportional gender
representation within principalship and identified potential factors, the New Zealand
research base is still limited. Further research into the barriers facing female
leadership may benefit future female aspiring principals in New Zealand by providing
an awareness of the potential challenges and offer possible strategies to contend with
the identified barriers.
The research findings indicate a common set of factors perceived to pose barriers to
women aspiring to principalship. These include: the impact of gender, the evolving
role of principalship, the demands of management versus leadership, the maintenance
of work/life balance, familial obligations, participant's self perceptions and the desire
for a  best fit  school as a first time principal.
This study suggests that further professional support structures and leadership
development opportunities be created to respond to the specific needs of aspiring
female principals. The provision of targeted programmes would go some way
towards addressing the barriers identified by participants and ensuring the promotion
and cultivation of aspiring female leaders that is necessary to sustain future
educational leadership in New Zealand primary schools.

year: 2009

title: Stochastic calculus analysis of optical time-of-flight range imaging and estimation of radial motion

authors: Streeter, Lee

subjects: Velocimetry

abstract: Time-of-flight range imaging is analyzed using stochastic calculus. Through a series of interpretations and simplifications, the stochastic model leads to two methods for estimating linear radial velocity: maximum likelihood estimation on the transition probability distribution between measurements, and a new method based on analyzing the measured correlation waveform and its first derivative. The methods are tested in a simulated motion experiment from (−40)−(+40)  m/s(−40)−(+40)  m/s, with data from a camera imaging an object on a translation stage. In tests maximum likelihood is slow and unreliable, but when it works it estimates the linear velocity with standard deviation of 1 m/s or better. In comparison the new method is fast and reliable but works in a reduced velocity range of (−20)−(+20)  m/s(−20)−(+20)  m/s with standard deviation ranging from 3.5 m/s to 10 m/s.

text: Stochastic calculus analysis of optical time-of-flight range imaging and estimation of radial motion Time-of-flight range imaging is analyzed using stochastic calculus. Through a series of interpretations and simplifications, the stochastic model leads to two methods for estimating linear radial velocity: maximum likelihood estimation on the transition probability distribution between measurements, and a new method based on analyzing the measured correlation waveform and its first derivative. The methods are tested in a simulated motion experiment from (−40)−(+40)  m/s(−40)−(+40)  m/s, with data from a camera imaging an object on a translation stage. In tests maximum likelihood is slow and unreliable, but when it works it estimates the linear velocity with standard deviation of 1 m/s or better. In comparison the new method is fast and reliable but works in a reduced velocity range of (−20)−(+20)  m/s(−20)−(+20)  m/s with standard deviation ranging from 3.5 m/s to 10 m/s.

year: 2017

title: Spill-over of sustainability values and practices - a psychology PhD thesis proposal

authors: Rua, Mohi

subjects: Maori

abstract: The following presentation relates to my proposed PhD topic. As an audience you’re probably reading the title and wondering what relevance my topic has to the symposium theme Claiming Spaces. My immediate response is ‘nothing’. Nada, zilch, kore. As a ‘fill-in’ speaker for a presenter unable to be here, I’m reminded that despite my topics irregularity in the programme, I claim a space as both a psychologist and Maori person seeking to work with in the field of sustainability and conservation. Psychologists and Maori are interested in more than mental health and clinical investigation. We are interested in how the world goes around and seek to claim a space here too. So, this symposium and my participation DOES have relevance and I’d like to acknowledge those who remind me so. Let’s take a peep into my world for the next 3 years.

text: Spill-over of sustainability values and practices - a psychology PhD thesis proposal The following presentation relates to my proposed PhD topic. As an audience you’re probably reading the title and wondering what relevance my topic has to the symposium theme Claiming Spaces. My immediate response is ‘nothing’. Nada, zilch, kore. As a ‘fill-in’ speaker for a presenter unable to be here, I’m reminded that despite my topics irregularity in the programme, I claim a space as both a psychologist and Maori person seeking to work with in the field of sustainability and conservation. Psychologists and Maori are interested in more than mental health and clinical investigation. We are interested in how the world goes around and seek to claim a space here too. So, this symposium and my participation DOES have relevance and I’d like to acknowledge those who remind me so. Let’s take a peep into my world for the next 3 years.

year: 2008