OPSITARA Research
Our research project into learner capabilities has been continuing this year. The fifth report, Implementing the Learner Capability Framework, is now available online. It describes the process of embedding learner capabilities into a range of Otago Polytechnic programmes, to ensure that our learners gain and demonstrate the capabilities which employers are looking for.
Enjoy reading the research stories we have selected for you this month.
Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies
ISSN 2624-084X
Bishop's Castle
A team of our Nursing students carried out an international community project with a small town in England. Read more…Navigating learning successfully
Personalised learning is just one technique that can help students from a refugee background to succeed. Read more…Spreading their wings
Kākā are at greater risk when they leave the sanctuary. Read more…Be wary using WiFi
Wireless networks are commonly used to access the Internet but security is an issue. Read more…Seeing the student
Looking back at how an education system developed can inform its future. Read more…A big bias
Large women are experiencing criticism when accessing maternity services currently. Read more…Busy Going Crazy
Don't be afraid to be rebellious and irresponsible. Read more…Water efficiency
One product at a time, we can incrementally improve the sustainability of our lifestyles. Read more…"Human, you are human"
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Hons) student Siau-Jiun Lim writes about her work. Read more…
