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Cochrane, Todd; Davis, Niki; Morrow, Donna – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2013
A methodology for design based research (DBR) into effective development and use of Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVE) in vocational education is proposed. It blends software development with DBR with two theories selected to inform the methodology. Legitimate peripheral participation LPP (Lave & Wenger, 1991) provides a filter when…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Design, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Clark, Terryann; Smith, Jodi; Raphael, Deborah; Jackson, Catherine; Denny, Simon; Fleming, Theresa; Ameratunga, Shanthi; Crengle, Sue – Youth Studies Australia, 2010
Anonymous self-report health and wellbeing surveys were completed by alternative education (AE) students in the Auckland and Northland regions of New Zealand, and 11 semi structured interviews were conducted with key informants about their perceptions of health issues for AE students. Both groups reported concerning health-risk behaviours among AE…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Nontraditional Education, Alcohol Abuse
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Begg, Dorothy; Stephenson, Shaun – Journal of Safety Research, 2003
Evaluates the graduated driver-licensing (GDL) system in New Zealand. Describes driver licensing and crash fatality rates before and after the implementation of GDL in 1987. Reports that GDL has contributed to a reduction in crashes among young people. (Contains 2 figures and 6 references.) (AUTHOR/WFA)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescent Behavior, Driver Education, Foreign Countries