title: Teachers as action researchers: Some reflections on what it takes

authors: Locke, Terry

subjects: literature teaching

abstract: Towards the end of 2006, a group of secondary and primary teachers, in collaboration with university researchers based at the University of Waikato, began a two-year journey where they researched their own practice as teachers of literature in multicultural classrooms in Auckland, New Zealand. This presentation briefly outlines the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI), which initially provided a vision of teachers, working in partnership with university researchers, researching their own practice with the aim of enhancing the practice of the teaching profession as a whole. Through the eyes of one of the university-based researchers, but drawing on the experiences of four of the teacher participants, this presentation reflects on factors that had a bearing on the successful (or otherwise) induction of these teachers as teacher-researchers in their own right.

text: Teachers as action researchers: Some reflections on what it takes Towards the end of 2006, a group of secondary and primary teachers, in collaboration with university researchers based at the University of Waikato, began a two-year journey where they researched their own practice as teachers of literature in multicultural classrooms in Auckland, New Zealand. This presentation briefly outlines the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI), which initially provided a vision of teachers, working in partnership with university researchers, researching their own practice with the aim of enhancing the practice of the teaching profession as a whole. Through the eyes of one of the university-based researchers, but drawing on the experiences of four of the teacher participants, this presentation reflects on factors that had a bearing on the successful (or otherwise) induction of these teachers as teacher-researchers in their own right.

year: 2009-06

title: The phenology of an enclosed pasture area with specific reference to the soil-vegetation interface

authors: Rosenberg, David Ronald

abstract: Over a seven year period (1966-1972) a systematic survey was made of an enclosed pasture area on the campus of the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Areas of similar soil type and floral composition were used for comparison at Newstead and Tamahere. Comparisons are made with shorter-term studies at Newstead and in other countries.

None of the three sites had fertiliser applied during the survey period. Apart from sampling procedures, no vegetation was removed from Hillcrest, but Newstead and Tamahere were subjected to systematic mowing.

Seasonal and long-term fluctuations of populations were determined for all major faunal groups, together with seasonal and successional development of the flora.

Relationships between meteorological factors, faunal and floral composition have been subjected to computer analysis. Some correlations are suggested. The emphasis in the survey has been upon the fluctuations and relationships of groups rather than the precise responses of individual species to environmental variations.

Feeding experiments with fauna in the laboratory have helped to add to the knowledge of the trophic position of some New Zealand species.

The results of the survey show the effects of floral competition where Holcus lanatus, Bromus unioloides and Ranunculus sardous replace rosette and soft annual plants. The rate and sequence of succession are shown.

An adaptation of the Berlese extractor was developed to give indications of the vertical distribution of fauna.

Long term change in faunal composition are not clearly indicated. Changes which do occur are mostly at the soil surface, reflecting the state of vegetation and litter.

As a result of the extended survey, it would seem that one of the most important influences in the ecology of light loam agricultural pastures is the quality of the soil/vegetation interface. When a litter layer is retained throughout the year, faunal numbers fluctuate less rapidly and to a lesser extent than in exposed short vegetation pastures. Basically, litter acts as an ecological buffer, dampens down extremes of microclimate change, and provides a greater number of niches for soil microfauna. Where vegetation removal does not occur, small low-growing plants and seedlings are suppressed. The smothering effects of the stems and leaves from taller plants maintain the dominance of perennial species.

text: The phenology of an enclosed pasture area with specific reference to the soil-vegetation interface Over a seven year period (1966-1972) a systematic survey was made of an enclosed pasture area on the campus of the University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Areas of similar soil type and floral composition were used for comparison at Newstead and Tamahere. Comparisons are made with shorter-term studies at Newstead and in other countries.

None of the three sites had fertiliser applied during the survey period. Apart from sampling procedures, no vegetation was removed from Hillcrest, but Newstead and Tamahere were subjected to systematic mowing.

Seasonal and long-term fluctuations of populations were determined for all major faunal groups, together with seasonal and successional development of the flora.

Relationships between meteorological factors, faunal and floral composition have been subjected to computer analysis. Some correlations are suggested. The emphasis in the survey has been upon the fluctuations and relationships of groups rather than the precise responses of individual species to environmental variations.

Feeding experiments with fauna in the laboratory have helped to add to the knowledge of the trophic position of some New Zealand species.

The results of the survey show the effects of floral competition where Holcus lanatus, Bromus unioloides and Ranunculus sardous replace rosette and soft annual plants. The rate and sequence of succession are shown.

An adaptation of the Berlese extractor was developed to give indications of the vertical distribution of fauna.

Long term change in faunal composition are not clearly indicated. Changes which do occur are mostly at the soil surface, reflecting the state of vegetation and litter.

As a result of the extended survey, it would seem that one of the most important influences in the ecology of light loam agricultural pastures is the quality of the soil/vegetation interface. When a litter layer is retained throughout the year, faunal numbers fluctuate less rapidly and to a lesser extent than in exposed short vegetation pastures. Basically, litter acts as an ecological buffer, dampens down extremes of microclimate change, and provides a greater number of niches for soil microfauna. Where vegetation removal does not occur, small low-growing plants and seedlings are suppressed. The smothering effects of the stems and leaves from taller plants maintain the dominance of perennial species.

year: 1974

title: Approaches to benefit sharing

authors: Sterling, Rogena

abstract: This information sheet provides successful examples of different approaches to benefit sharing across a range of industries, from around the world and within Aotearoa. It highlights what works and where challenges and gaps exist in current approaches. Finally, a spectrum of Indigenous sharing approaches is provided, based on the OECD framework of benefit sharing and type of benefit (direct and collective) to Indigenous peoples.

text: Approaches to benefit sharing This information sheet provides successful examples of different approaches to benefit sharing across a range of industries, from around the world and within Aotearoa. It highlights what works and where challenges and gaps exist in current approaches. Finally, a spectrum of Indigenous sharing approaches is provided, based on the OECD framework of benefit sharing and type of benefit (direct and collective) to Indigenous peoples.

year: 2024-06-01