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    Digital technologies and engaging with whānau

    Dunn, Jeffrey Simon

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    Dunn, J. S. (2018). Digital technologies and engaging with whānau. An unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Practice - Digital and Collaborative Learning Pathway. Unitec Institute Of Technology – Te Whare Wananga O Wairaka, New Zealand
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    Abstract
    RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1. How does an initiative to introduce whānau to digital technologies used in the school affect school/whanau relationships? 2. Can the initiative increase links between the school and whānau in terms of student learning? The growth of digital technologies as learning tools in education has been one of the most significant changes to modern-day education. Due to the rapid evolution, many parents and whānau members have not had the opportunity to learn how and why their children are using these tools. Research from New Zealand and international sources emphasises the significance of whānau engagement with schools in terms of the effect that home- partnerships have on student learning and; in improving student achievement. This research aims to explore whether a whānau digital education programme will increase whānau understanding of their child’s learning with the use of digital technologies as a learning tool. Whānau engagement has many definitions, for this study whānau engagement is defined as; when whānau are actively involved with and informed about their children’s learning. The methodology for this research was teacher-practitioner research that was further informed by kaupapa Maori research approaches, guidelines and principles. This study was conducted as a mixed method single group case study, using a computer assisted self-administered questionnaire and a focus group to collect data.
    Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
    Kura pūhou, Kura kaupapa Māori, Kura tuatahi, Whānau, Ako-ā-rorohiko, Kura kaupapa Māori
    Keywords:
    New Zealand, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand), East Coast (New Zealand), Māori students, primary students, early childhood education, community-school collaboration, rural schools, whānau view, kaupapa Māori, Ngai Tuhoe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    130107 Te Whāriki (Māori Early Childhood Education), 130104 Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori Primary Education), 130306 Educational Technology and Computing
    Degree:
    Master of Applied Practice (Education)
    Supervisors:
    Mane, Jo; Maurice-Takerei, Lisa
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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