title: Indigenising science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): Integrating Pacific knowledge within a high school STEM study program

authors: Kauaula, Zyshana

subjects: STEM

abstract: Pacific students have low course completion rates within universities in Aotearoa, New Zealand (ANZ), resulting in poor educational outcomes in STEM-related fields. Additionally, Pacific students are underrepresented in university departments, including those in STEM fields. This research explores the reasons behind Pacific students’ low representation and course completion rates in STEM, aiming to create a more supportive and conducive environment within ANZ universities.

Integrating culturally relevant educational content has been shown to improve the success rates of Pacific students. This thesis investigates the benefits of incorporating Indigenous Pacific knowledge into STEM curricula to enhance student engagement and academic performance. The research is based at the University of Waikato, aligning with the university's Pacific theme, Imua, meaning to go forward, to help Pacific students progress and thrive.

Despite the growing interest in integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge into education, most research in this area has been limited to small projects and case studies. This thesis provides an in-depth examination of an Indigenous methodology that acknowledges culture, identity, and worldview, aiming to offer a deeper understanding of the factors affecting Pacific students' development in STEM fields. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to the development of a new STEM learning model that better supports Pacific students by addressing their cultural needs and backgrounds.

text: Indigenising science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): Integrating Pacific knowledge within a high school STEM study program Pacific students have low course completion rates within universities in Aotearoa, New Zealand (ANZ), resulting in poor educational outcomes in STEM-related fields. Additionally, Pacific students are underrepresented in university departments, including those in STEM fields. This research explores the reasons behind Pacific students’ low representation and course completion rates in STEM, aiming to create a more supportive and conducive environment within ANZ universities.

Integrating culturally relevant educational content has been shown to improve the success rates of Pacific students. This thesis investigates the benefits of incorporating Indigenous Pacific knowledge into STEM curricula to enhance student engagement and academic performance. The research is based at the University of Waikato, aligning with the university's Pacific theme, Imua, meaning to go forward, to help Pacific students progress and thrive.

Despite the growing interest in integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge into education, most research in this area has been limited to small projects and case studies. This thesis provides an in-depth examination of an Indigenous methodology that acknowledges culture, identity, and worldview, aiming to offer a deeper understanding of the factors affecting Pacific students' development in STEM fields. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to the development of a new STEM learning model that better supports Pacific students by addressing their cultural needs and backgrounds.

year: 2024

title: Analysis of market entry strategies by New Zealand companies doing business with Taiwan

authors: Chung, Henry (Fuan-Lin)

abstract: Many issues need to be considered when firms decide to internationalise their operations. One key issue is to decide the best way to service a particular foreign market. Because of its central role in international operations, entry mode is described as a “frontier issue”. The choice of market entry mode is considered as one of the most critical decisions facing international firms because it has a decisive impact on the success of a firm’s international operations.

Findings on New Zealand firms’ choice of market entry modes are either incomplete or far from comprehensive. This study is designed to examine the choice of market entry mode of New Zealand companies conducting business with Taiwan. Unlike previous research, this study is the first of its type to include international distribution system and business system theories as part of the market entry mode choice framework.

This study, by examining selected factors influencing the choice of market entry mode of 124 New Zealand firms conducting business with Taiwan, had generated a number of interesting findings. Empirical results suggested that the choice of market entry modes was significantly influenced by the host market’s business system, product type, ownership of the company, market size of the industry, market portfolio, international business experience, and host market retailing system. Immigrant links also proved to be a factor influencing a firm’s choice of market entry mode. Firms established by immigrants originating from the host country did not follow the traditional incremental internationalisation theory. Factors such as firm size, before-after sales service, product differentiation, competitors’ choice, home market position, and market potential of the industry were not found to be related to firms’ choice of market entry mode behaviour.

The key statistical analysis tool employed in the study was binary logistic regression analysis. As a result of the logistic regression analysis testing, a research framework on which future inquiries might be based was established.

text: Analysis of market entry strategies by New Zealand companies doing business with Taiwan Many issues need to be considered when firms decide to internationalise their operations. One key issue is to decide the best way to service a particular foreign market. Because of its central role in international operations, entry mode is described as a “frontier issue”. The choice of market entry mode is considered as one of the most critical decisions facing international firms because it has a decisive impact on the success of a firm’s international operations.

Findings on New Zealand firms’ choice of market entry modes are either incomplete or far from comprehensive. This study is designed to examine the choice of market entry mode of New Zealand companies conducting business with Taiwan. Unlike previous research, this study is the first of its type to include international distribution system and business system theories as part of the market entry mode choice framework.

This study, by examining selected factors influencing the choice of market entry mode of 124 New Zealand firms conducting business with Taiwan, had generated a number of interesting findings. Empirical results suggested that the choice of market entry modes was significantly influenced by the host market’s business system, product type, ownership of the company, market size of the industry, market portfolio, international business experience, and host market retailing system. Immigrant links also proved to be a factor influencing a firm’s choice of market entry mode. Firms established by immigrants originating from the host country did not follow the traditional incremental internationalisation theory. Factors such as firm size, before-after sales service, product differentiation, competitors’ choice, home market position, and market potential of the industry were not found to be related to firms’ choice of market entry mode behaviour.

The key statistical analysis tool employed in the study was binary logistic regression analysis. As a result of the logistic regression analysis testing, a research framework on which future inquiries might be based was established.

year: 1999

title: Keynote address: Dr. Catherine Love

authors: Love, Catherine

subjects: Maori

abstract: This keynote address for the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002 addresses the history and current state of psychology in New Zealand, with particular attention to issues affecting Maori.

text: Keynote address: Dr. Catherine Love This keynote address for the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002 addresses the history and current state of psychology in New Zealand, with particular attention to issues affecting Maori.

year: 2003