Working papers

Open Polytechnic working papers are peer-reviewed publications that feature ongoing research being carried out by our staff. They reflect our particular research interests, including open and distance learning.

2011

2-11 Estelle Barnard and Nancy Evans Weaver Student Use of Sources: A Collaborative Investigation of Resource Use in Tertiary-level Psychology Assignments
1-11 Ron Grant, Glenda Olivier, Caroline Rawlings
and Catherine Ross		  Enhancing the Engagement and Success of Distance Students Through Targeted Support Programmes
3 -11 Polly Kobeleva and Luke Strongman Instructional Design: Theory and Practice

2010

5-10 Maathuis-Smith, S & Mersham, G
 Introducing Augmented Reality Imaging into
Paper-Based Learning Materials for Engineering
Trade Students
4-10 Kobeleva, P., & Strongman, L. Kobeleva, P., & Strongman, L. (2010). Mentoring: The socialisation of learning.
3-10 Ross, C Ross, C. (2010). Engaging distance students in learning: What matters to students, what motivates them and how can engagement in learning be fostered?
2-10 Burtenshaw, M. Burtenshaw, M (2010). A Guide to Growing Pre-European Māori Kumara in the Traditional Manner.

1-10

Fishers, R, Chipindiku, G & Maathuis-Smith S.

Fisher, R, Chipindiku, G. & Maathuis-Smith, S. (2010). Experiences of teaching faculty enrolled in the Open Polytechnic certificate in designing and facilitating e-learning Lower Hutt, New Zealand: Open Polytechnic

2009


4-09

Barrett, J.

Barrett, J. (2009). Human rights, sustainability and standing: A humanist perspective? Lower Hutt, New Zealand: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

3-09

Strongman, L

Strongman, L. (2009). Sustainability: The greening of education in the new millennium Working Paper No. 3-09, Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

2-09

Bourke, J & Simpson, O.

Bourke, J. & Simpson, O. (2009). Sustainability in education: Is distance learning an answer? Working Paper No. 2-09, Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

1-09

McNally, B

McNally, B. (2009). Executive leadership in New Zealand: A monocultural construct? Working Paper No. 1-09, Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

2007


1-07

Cockburn, T

Cockburn, T. (2007).
Using transferable techniques to navigate the weightless economy and anchor intellectual
capital.
(Working Paper No. 1-07), Wellington:
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

2-07

Bidwell, P

Bidwell, P. (2007).
Voices from the other side: User reports
of New Zealand library reference encounters. (Working Paper No. 2-07), Wellington:
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

3-07

Margrain, V

Margrain, V. (2007)
Great Expectations: Stepping into the shoes of a group of 4 year old readers, their parents, teachers and peers.
(Working Paper No. 3-07), Wellington:
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

4-07

Strongman, L

Strongman, L. (2007)
The Anthropomorphic Bias: How human thinking is prone to be self-referential.
(Working Paper No. 4-07), Wellington:
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

2006


1-06

Harris, Graham

Harris, G. (2006).
Te Paraiti
The 1905–1906 potato blight epidemic in
New Zealand and its effects on Māori communities
(Working Paper No. 1-06). Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

2-06

Yabar, Yanelia & Philippot, Pierre

Yabar, Y. & Philippot, P. (2006).
Friends or foes: Stereotyping and affective reactions to in-group versus out-group members.
(Working Paper No. 2-06). Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

3-06

Yabar, Yanelia & Philippot, Pierre

Yabar, Y. & Philippot, P. (2006).
Multilevel Affective Counter-Conditioning of Prejudice and Stereotyping.
(Working Paper No. 3-06). Wellington: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

4-06

Isakovic-Cocker, M

Isakovic-Cocker, M (2006). Integrative metalearning approach could facilitate improved rehabilitation outcomes for people with severe spinal cord injury.
(Working Paper No. 4-06), Wellington:
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.