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The application of statistics to the mesoscale study of wind speed and direction in the Canberra regionJohnson, M. E., n/a January 1986 (has links)
The temporal and spatial variability in wind speed and
direction was investigated in a study of the mesoscale wind
fields in the Canberra region. The statistical description of
the winds was based on twelve months of three-hourly data at
seventeen sites obtained in a joint program carried out by the
Division of Land Use Research, CSIRO, the National Capital Development Commission, and the Bureau of Meteorology.
The statistical analysis proceeded in stages. The first
two stages were concerned with the determination and
examination of averages and measures of dipersion. Information
on the temporal variability in regional wind, defined as the
average of the winds at the seventeen collection sites,
provided the first insight into the important determinants of
winds in the region. The data were then categorized on the
basis of the information thus obtained, and the averages over
time for each site were analysed in each category. The
variation between sites revealed the extent of the spatial
variability in the region.
For each category, for each site, there were
perturbations around the average state, and in the last stage
of the study, the analysis examined how the perturbations were
related across sites using correlation coefficients.
Generalized Procrustes Analysis was used, followed by the
extensive use of cluster analysis.
Linear modelling techniques were used at all stages of
the study, not only for wind speed, but also for wind direction
which is an angular variate and thus required different
modelling procedures. The models related the variables of
interest to terrain features such as position, elevation and
surface roughness. These models allowed an informed judgement
to be made on the likelihood of accurately estimating the winds
at other locations in the region using interpolation
techniques.
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Middle schooling program in public schools of Canberra Australia (an exploration of practice in the light of theory)Rafiq, Mah-i-Laqa, n/a January 2005 (has links)
Middle schooling, although a contested phenomenon, has established its position on the huge
landscape of secondary education. The philosophy of middle schooling claims that middle school
has the best organisational structure for meeting the (educational, emotional, social and
psychological) needs of adolescents1. This study is an attempt to see how successful schools of
the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are in implementing the middle schooling program with
respect to the General Design for a Whole School Approach to School Improvement (Hill &
Cr�vola, 1997), which is used as theoretical framework for the evaluation. The three schools
selected through purposive sampling for this study are considered exemplary for their
implementation of programming consistent with the essential elements of middle schooling.
The literature has recognised that, during last two decades, policy makers, educators, innovative
reformers, and private foundations have manifested enormous commitment and interest in favour
of the middle schooling program. The findings of this study indicate that, with certain
adaptations, each of the three sample schools are implementing the salient features and
characteristics of effective middle schools identified in the General Design and discussed widely
in the literature. Each sample school is making its best efforts to improve the teaching and
learning environment better to meet the needs of adolescents and is implementing middle school
philosophy in accordance with the design. It is unlikely that any school can achieve "perfection"
in all of the areas identified in the selected design (Hill & Cr�vola, 1997), and the possibilities for
improvement are always there. Certain significant issues related to students� security and
connectedness are identified as requiring some attention by the school organisation.
The main question of this study�how responsive middle school reforms are in the enrichment of
the physical, social and emotional growth of adolescents�has largely been answered positively
in this study. Based on the findings of this study it is concluded that the middle schooling
program is not a wasted effort on the landscape of secondary education in Australia. The results
of this study have certain implications for policy makers, educators and researchers. These
include recognition of the need for teacher training programs to provide teacher training with a
greater understanding of the teaching and learning needs of adolescents and the need for
educators to make extra efforts in making the school environments safe, secure and inviting for
adolescents. Longitudinal studies will be required to determine the long-term outcomes of the
middle schooling program, as claimed by the proponents of the middle schooling movement.
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Observations of a horseriding programme for primary-aged students with an intellectual disability requiring high supportKnowles, Christine L. A., n/a January 1998 (has links)
This study examined the observed effects of horse-riding which took
place as an extra-curricula activity within the school day. The three
children in the case study were primary aged students from a Canberra
primary school who have an intellectual disability requiring high
support. The criteria for selection was on the basis of how long they
had taken part in the horse-riding programme. The three children
were either just about to start or had just started the programme and
had no previous experience with horses or horse-riding.
The aim of the study was to explore the effects that the horse-riding
programme had on the children's behaviour, attitudes and the way
they communicated when riding. The children's behaviour was
observed in the different settings of the school and the stables
environment. Certain individual behaviours were observed and
recorded on a weekly basis for an eight week period. Audio-recordings
of behaviour took place as well as interviews both before and after the
eight week period, from teachers, riding instructors, helpers, and
parents.
Whilst the case study could not be said to be large enough to be
representative of all children with intellectual disabilities attending
this horse-riding programme, in general some common themes
relating to counselling emerged which corresponded with other
studies referred to in the literature. These include positive effects such
as a general sense of well-being and a feeling of success whilst being in
control of the horse. An emerging empathy and closeness of each
child with their particular horse was observed over time, which
appeared to lead to increased communication. This took place whilst
the children were talking or communicating to the horse or in the
presence of the horse.
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Developing a media centre : a study of the development of the Instructional Media Centre, Canberra College of Advanced EducationMorgan, Frank, n/a January 1977 (has links)
The Instructional Media Centre at the Canberra College of Advanced
Education has been developed in the belief that teaching and
learning are performing arts - particularly when they take
place together - and that they are greatly enhanced by an understanding,
and appropriate use, of the media.
This Centre was established to provide media services to the
whole College, and to teach media courses in its School of
Teacher Education. Its development entailed the procurement
of equipment, the employment of staff, the organization of
administrative procedures, the devising of courses, the production
of materials, and later the design of a building to house the
operation.
In the absence of any comprehensive, coherent and cogent theory
this development was essentially pragmatic. Factors such as
the availability of money and material resources determined
its lower limits; the skills and beliefs of the people involved
its upper limits.
Designing, producing and delivering media materials, teaching,
and evaluating the outcomes of those activities are however
susceptible to theoretical examination, if not completely to
prediction and control. Media producers, managers, teachers
and students require an artistry that goes beyond theoretical
insight and technical competence. Traditional theoretical
frameworks have not adequately encompassed this quality.
The study examines the development of this Centre and the complex
of factors which have influenced it, in the light of the available
theories. It pays particular attention to the ways in which
theory informs practice in each of the Centre's areas of
activity, and also to the personal preferences and attitudes
of the people involved. Educational media is seen as a field
governed more by convention than by formula. Its unpredictable
and uncontrollable aspects are seen as signs of its artistry.
And artists have ultimately to be left to their own devices
and their own genius.
Perhaps the most important outcome of the study is that it
translates some knowledge from someone's head to a more objective
and accessible form of record.
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An evaluation of the parent training evening seminar group program in the Language/Reading Centre at the Canberra College of Advanced EducationSeaton, Barbara Calre, n/a January 1984 (has links)
This field study is concerned with the development and
implementation of a formative evaluation of an innovative
aspect of program development in the Language/Reading Centre at the Canberra College of Advanced Education. In
1983 a parent training dimension was added as part of a
developing concern to assist school pupils who are
experiencing difficulties in language and reading. The
Language/Reading Centre programs are designed to provide
this assistance within an 'integrated systems' approach.
The group of people who participated in one of these
parent training programs within the Language/Reading Centre
in semester 2, 1983, were the focus for this evaluation.
The program is called the Parent Training Evening Group
Seminar Program in the evaluation. This study was set up
in response to a request from the Director of the
Language/Reading Centre for an external evaluation of this
parent training component.
The eva1uation developed within the framework of
naturalistic inquiry and the design has been based on the
work of Robert Stake. The evaluator undertook a responsive
evaluation plan with an adaption of the briefing panel
component, to gather and organise the perceptions and
judgments of the people concerned with the program. The
information collected in this process was focused on a
number of Issues for consideration. This case study format
was intended to gain some measure of program effectiveness
as formative information for the client to use in the ongoing
development of the program.
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How events affect destination image: analysing the national capitalSimoncini, Marina, n/a January 2003 (has links)
Despite the growing importance of both destination image and event tourism, a
research gap exists when the two fields are combined. Destination image and event
tourism have been subject to separate research efforts in the tourism field, however
there has been little evidence of research in how events can affect destination image.
The thesis attempts to address the research gap that currently exists by using
Canberra, the National Capital of Australia and two annual events in the Capital -
Stegbar Canberra 400 and Floriade 2002 as case studies.
The thesis illustrates the importance of destination image in regard to the destination
selection process, the meaning and measurement of image and the growing interest
in event tourism. Several studies have illustrated that destination images do influence
tourists' behaviour and subsequently decision making (Hunt 1975). Image, among
other variables can be the deciding factor in choosing one destination over another.
In spite of the importance of this research line, several authors recognise a lack of an
agreed way of conceptualising destination image. A conceptual framework of
destination image was developed by Echtner and Ritchie (1991) which forms the
foundation of the thesis. Although the framework has its flaws, it has been pointed
out that the Echtner and Ritchie Destination Image Framework has been useful in the
assessment of destination images.
Importantly, how events can be used to influence the image of a destination is put
forward. Canberra and its image, being the focus of the study, is discussed in detail
with reference also to Tamworth and Sydney. Although much of the research into
event tourism has focused on the economic benefits that events can provide to a
destination, the effect an event can have on the destination image has not been well
demonstrated.
Research on Canberra has indicated various studies in regard to the perceptions
Australians have of the destination, community attitudes towards Canberra and event
related research, however the effect that events have on Canberra's image has not
been addressed.
The thesis incorporates studies of events to measure the effect that they have on the
image of a destination. The two main studies were conducted in conjunction with the
Centre of Tourism Research (CTR) at the University of Canberra. Two events, held
annually in the National Capital, were the focus of the research - Stegbar Canberra
400 and Floriade 2002. Event attendees at the two events were the target sample
consisting of both locals and interstate visitors to Canberra. Two key questions
related to destination image were added to the existing questionnaires and were the
focus of the research. Primary research commenced in June 2002 and concluded
November 2002.
Destination image responses were derived from both the Stegbar Canberra 400 and
Floriade 2002. Results indicated that event attendees regard the two events as being
very positive in respect to the destination image of Canberra. The Top 15 responses
from both studies also indicate a positive correlation between events and the
destination image of Canberra.
The Top 15 image responses from the events indicated that events do have an
influence on the image of the destination with many event related characteristics
appearing in the Top 15 image responses. This was further emphasised when the
results from the two events were compared to that of 'Australians' Perceptions of
their National Capital' (Richards 2002). General destination images in all three
studies were mentioned however Stegbar Canberra 400 and Floriade 2002 image
responses were more events driven. The Perceptions study illustrated more unique
characteristics of the National Capital along with National attractions. Further, the
image results derived from Stegbar Canberra 400 and Floriade illustrates the notion
of 'multiple' images that a destination may possess.
It is postulated that events have a Life Cycle, and that their influence on destination
image varies according to their life cycle stage. It was found that events that lay in
the introduction stage of the life cycle have more varied image results that are
directly related to the event itself. On the other hand, events that reside in the
maturity stage possess strong images related more to the destination itself as
opposed to the event. These 'older' events become synonymous with the destination
and therefore images are associated with the destination.
In conclusion, the research has illustrated that events do have an impact on the
image or images of a destination. In this case, the image of Canberra was subject to
influence from both Stegbar Canberra 400 and Floriade 2002 event attendees.
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Unpacking aviation futures : an ecological perspective on consumption, sustainability and air transport /May, Murray. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2004. / "A thesis presented to the University of Western Sydney for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, March 2004" Bibliography : leaves 257-292.
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Competency-Based assessment in Australia - does it work?Mhlongo, Nanikie Charity, n/a January 2002 (has links)
South Africa since the liberation in 1994 has faced a lot of changes. The changes
include being a member of the international community. As part of the international
community, South Africa is finding itself largely faced by the challenges associated
with this position. Looking at other countries South Africa is realizing that the world
is looking at better ways of educating their people and organizing their education and
training systems so that they might gain the edge in an increasingly competitive
economic global environment. Success and survival in such a world demands that
South Africa has a national education and training system that provides quality
learning and promotes the development of a nation that is committed to life-long
learning.
Institutions of higher education in South Africa are currently changing their present
education system to conform to a Competency-Based Training (CBT) system. This
system has only been planned but not implemented yet and it is not clear how CBT
will be implemented, especially how the learners are going to be assessed.
Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) is an integral part of CBT that needs
particular attention if the new system is to succeed.
The key aims of this thesis are to investigate the current assessment policy and
practice at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) underpinned by Competency-
Based Training system. The project will describe and analyze the Competency-Based
Assessment system used within CIT's CBT system. The project will focus on:
Observing classroom practice of CBA, analyzing students' and teachers' perceptions
of their involvement with CBA, and analyzing employers' perceptions of the
effectiveness of CBA.
The main aim of this thesis is to suggest recommendations for an assessment model
that will be suitable to implement within hospitality training institutions in South
Africa.
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English in the workplace: meeting the need of the non English-speaking background staff at the University of CanberraHerbert, Jill, n/a January 1994 (has links)
Limited English proficiency (LEP) amongst non-English-speaking background
(NESB) employees is a major concern for the Government, employers and unions in
Australia. Due to their low levels of English proficiency, NESB employees are often
unable to carry out effectively the required workplace tasks. In the current climate of
rapid change in workplaces, as a result of Award Restructuring, NESB employees
may also lack the communication skills necessary to undertake skill-based training
and, therefore, be further disadvantaged.
In light of these concerns, this study investigated the English learning needs of a
group of NESB non-academic staff at the University of Canberra (UC). It established
that there was a gap between their present levels of English proficiency and the levels
required in their current positions. As a result, these employees are unable to engage
effectively in all communication tasks required in the workplace.
Following a detailed analysis of the current literature on the provision of workplace
English training it is recommended that an English in the Workplace (EWP) program
be provided at the UC for NESB non-academic employees. Specific recommendations
are made regarding the design and implementation of the learning program.
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A Decade of GPS geodesy in the Australian region: a review of the GDA94 and its performance within a time series analysis of a 10 year data set in ITRF 2000Tiesler, Russell Colin, n/a January 2005 (has links)
The University of Canberra (UC) has been involved in GPS processing since the late 1980s. This processing commenced with the GOTEX 1988 campaign and progressed through a series of project specific regional campaigns to the current daily processing of a distributed set of continuously operating sites for the determination of precise GPS station positions for user applications. Most of these earlier campaigns covered only short periods of time, ranging from a few weeks to multiple occupations of a few days to a time over one to two years.
With software developments, these multiple occupations were able to be combined to produce results from which crustal motion velocities could be extracted. This first became feasible with the processing of the Australian National Network (ANN), which yielded realistic tectonic velocities from two occupations (1992 and 1993) of sites 12 months apart. Subsequently, this was successfully extended by a further 12 months, with re-occupation of certain sites for a third time in 1994.
Analysis of the results indicated that the accuracy of determining the earth signals improved as the time span from first to last observation was increased. The same was true also for the determination of the position of global references sites. However, by current standards the results achieved were poor.
Consequently, the process was extended to combine the results of subsequent campaigns with the original ANN data set. From 1995 to 1999, campaigns were conducted across Australia, covering many State and tide gauge sites included in the original ANN solution. These provided additional multiple occupations to improve the determinations for both position and velocity. UC has maintained a data set of the global IGS sites, commencing with the IGS pilot campaign of 1992. Daily data sets for those global sites, which contained days common to the regional campaigns, were processed to produce our own independent global orbit and reference frame connection.
The motivation for doing so was fourfold.
�Firstly, to see if historic data could be reprocessed using current modern software and thus be able to be incorporated in this and other analysts research programs.
�Secondly, to compare the results of the reprocessing of the original data set using modern software with the original ANN solution and then validate both the solutions.
�Thirdly, to extend the timespan of observations processed to include more recent campaigns on as many original sites as possible. This to achieve a stronger solution upon which to base the determination of an Australian tectonic plate velocity model and provide quality assurance on the solution comparisons with re-observed sites.
�Fourthly, to develop a set of transformation parameters between current coordinate systems and the GDA94 system so as to be able to incorporate new results into the previous system.
The final selection of regional and global sessions, spanning from mid 1992 to late 2002, contained almost 1000 individual daily solutions. From this 10 year data span a well determined rigid plate tectonic motion model was produced for Australia. This site velocity model was needed to develop a transformation between the thesis solution in ITRF00 an the GDA94 solution in ITRF92. The significant advantage of the plate velocity model is that all Australian sites can now have computed a realistic velocity, rather than being given a value which has been interpolated between sites whose velocities had been determined over a one or two year span. This plate velocity model is compared with the current tectonic motion NNR-NUVEL-1A model and other recently published models.
To perform the comparison between the thesis solution in ITRF00 and the GDA solution in ITRF92 a transformation was developed between the two reference systems. This set of transformation parameters, in conjunction with the plate velocity model developed, enables site solutions at any epoch in the current ITRF00 to be converted onto the GDA94, and vice versa, with a simple, non-varying seven parameter transformation.
The comparisons between the solutions are analysed for both horizontal position and height consistency. There were 77 sites whose differences were compared. The horizontal consistency was within estimated precisions for 75 of the 77 sites. However, the vertical comparisons revealed many of the single epoch sites, especially in 1992, have inconsistent results between the two solutions. The heights from this thesis for some West Australian sites were compared with analysis done by DOLA and the height recoveries are very similar, indicating a weakness in the GDA94 solution for some of the single epoch sites. Some of these differences have been resolved but others are still under investigation.
This thesis describes the repocessing of the original ANN data set, the addition of later data sets, the results obtained, and the validation comparisons of the old and new solutions. As well as the plate velocity model, transformation is provided which enables the user to compute between the GDA94 system, and any epoch result in ITRF00.
Recommendations are made as to which sites need additional work. This includes sites which only need further analysis or investigation and those which require further observations to achieve a result which will have acceptable accuracy and reliability.
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