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A Review of Research in Applied Linguistics Published in New Zealand (2013-2017)
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Skyrme, Gillian; Ker, Alastair – Language Teaching, 2020
This article presents selected research on applied linguistics published in New Zealand, following "Language Teaching's" commitment to showcase more broadly local research that would not otherwise be easily accessible to an international audience. It covers research conducted and published in New Zealand from 2013 to 2017, following on…
Descriptors: Language Research, Applied Linguistics, Sign Language, Curriculum Development
If Only "A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet": A Systematic Review on the Impact of Youth Work for Young People
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Mundy-McPherson, Stuart; Fouche, Christa; Elliot, Kim – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2012
Background: Internationally there is an increasing commitment and investment to support the provision of youth work services and ongoing debate on youth worker effectiveness. However, the evidence of the impact of youth work is currently limited and disjointed. Objective: This article reports on and critically considers the results of a systematic…
Descriptors: Evaluation Research, Youth Programs, Sign Language, Young Adults
Research in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching and Learning in New Zealand (2006-2010)
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Ker, Alastair; Adams, Rebecca; Skyrme, Gillian – Language Teaching, 2013
This survey gives an overview of research into language teaching and learning in New Zealand over a five-year period, including the context of that research. The majority of New Zealanders are monolingual English speakers, yet the country faces complex linguistic challenges arising from its bicultural foundations and the multicultural society it…
Descriptors: Sign Language, Applied Linguistics, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
The Deaf Way to New Dictionaries of Sign Languages: Recent Evidence of Monumental Research.
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Stokoe, William C. – Sign Language Studies, 1989
Briefly describes five dictionaries of the signed languages used in Australia, Mexico, Italy, New Zealand, and Thailand. (CB)
Descriptors: Deafness, Dictionaries, Foreign Countries, Language Research
The ABCs of New Zealand Sign Language: Aerial Spelling.
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Forman, Wayne – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2003
Aerial spelling is the term given for the way many people with deafness in New Zealand (NZ) manually represent letters of the alphabet. This article examines the nature and role of aerial spelling in New Zealand Sign Language, particularly that form used by older members of the NZ deaf community. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Finger Spelling