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Pathways to a Knowledge Society? Implementing Objective 17 of the New Zealand Tertiary Education Strategy

By: Vicky Adin

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Pathways to a Knowledge Society? Implementing Objective 17 of the New Zealand Tertiary Education Strategy

By: Vicky Adin

The philosophy of lifelong learning is not a new concept, and for many decades governments, worldwide, have debated what form a policy and resourcing framework should take that would help people raise their skill levels to meet the challenges presented to society entering the 21st century. New Zealand is no different. The introduction of the Tertiary Education Strategy in 2002 sought to create that framework by developing six strategic priorities that would raise skill levels, improve quality of provision, cater for the more disadvantaged and provide New Zealand with strong economic and social outcomes. In 2005, at the mid-way point of the Strategy s implementation, this thesis seeks to determine if the Strategy is, in fact, creating a framework that will achieve a prosperous and confident knowledge society . The focus of this study was the implementation process of the first part of Objective 17: Improved linkages between secondary and tertiary education as a key indicator of Strategy Three: Raising Foundation Skills so that all people can participate in our knowledge society. The methodology chosen for this research was a qualitative methodology, using an inductive and interpretivist approach. This approach allows patterns, themes and categories of analysis to emerge from the data and allows researchers to remain open to the unexpected, and to change the direction or focus of a research project. Research essentially fulfils three roles: it explores the issues - discovering if something exists; it defines and differentiates the object of the study; and explains it contextually. The research for this thesis involved three secondary schools, three tertiary providers, three government agencies and a document review. The three main data collection methods used were interviews, document analysis and written questions. Data analysis was completed using evaluative research techniques. The thesis is descriptive in presentation. The results indicated that the application of Objective 17 has improved linkages between tertiary and secondary education, pathways are being created and there is a growing awareness of the necessity for lifelong learning. Nevertheless, the development of a culture of lifelong learning and the knowledge society are still someway in the future. Three major themes were identified that could impede the success of the Strategy, however, the vision of a prosperous and confident knowledge society is achievable.

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Universal-Publishers

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1581123418

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9781581123418

The Cornish Knot

Art, Mystery, and Wealth : Two Centuries, Two Lives

By: Vicky Adin

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The Cornish Knot

Art, Mystery, and Wealth : Two Centuries, Two Lives

By: Vicky Adin

Megan's world is destroyed when her husband of over thirty years dies unexpectedly. On the anniversary of his death, still heartbroken and disconsolate, Megan receives a mysterious package from Cornwall. It jolts her out of her cloistered world and gives her new strength. She needs that strength. The world awaiting her is full of contradictions -confusion, disappointment, delight. The parcel contains a journal written a century earlier, and with it comes a strange request. But who is the author? Raised in New Zealand by her grandmother, Megan knows nothing about her past. She embarks on a journey to Cornwall and Florence, one of discovery and personal renewal, following in the footsteps of the journal's author. She learns about the art world linking these places, finds new family, forges new friendships and exposes secrets that change her life. Can she also find love again?"-- Back page.

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350

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1386699896

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9781386699897

The Art of Secrets

Lives Bound by Tragedy and Lies

By: Vicky Adin

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The Art of Secrets

Lives Bound by Tragedy and Lies

By: Vicky Adin

One of The PastFinders Series. Set in New Zealand. Reclusive best-selling author, Charlotte Day, no longer has the passion to write. Wanting to boost her profile, her manager sends Emma Wade, a young freelance journalist, to write a series of publicity articles. Suspicious of their motives and with much to hide, Charlotte makes things difficult for the girl as Emma forces her to remember her past. Not that Charlotte shares all her memories - some are too painful and too precious - but something about Emma captivates her. Wrestling with her own secrets, Emma worms her way into Charlotte's life and is surprised to find she likes this ageing woman as they are drawn deeper into a tangle of secrets that changes the lives of both women. A compassionate look at love, loss and renewal from the author of Daniel and The Cornish Knot.

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242

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Am Pub. New Zealand

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0994103573

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9780994103574

Kazam!

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Kazam!

By: Vicky Adin

Lying in my sleeping bag I'm so excited I can hardly wait...! Today we are off on a mystery trip. Sam and I tried to guess where it might be... The swimming hole? The bush track? Or maybe the flying fox? Yeah. That would be cool... Where do you think they're going?"--Back cover.

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Pathways to a Knowledge Society? Implementing Objective 17 of the New Zealand Tertiary Education Strategy

Pathways to a Knowledge Society? Implementing Objective 17 of the New Zealand Tertiary Education Strategy

The Cornish Knot

The Cornish Knot

The Art of Secrets

The Art of Secrets

Kazam!

Kazam!

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