Nicola Surtees
Biographic Data
| ID | 6574913 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicola Surtees |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicola |
| FAMILY NAME | Surtees |
| SIGNATURE | SURTEES N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Canterbury |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1356-7885 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Anti-racism commitment in early childhood education
Racism is pervasive in education in Aotearoa New Zealand, including in early childhood education. The preparedness of early childhood teachers to respond to the Ministry of Education's current anti-racism policy direction is a pressing concern. This is particularly the case, given the early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa offers little guidance to support early childhood teachers to develop anti-r…
Belonging and adjustment for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students during the social transition to university
The transition to university can be challenging not only for the general student population but also for LGBTQ+ students, whose social experiences may be particularly demanding.In the current research, we explore first-year students' perceptions of belonging and social adjustment by (a) estimating whether such perceptions relate to achievement motivation, well-being, and academic performance, and (b) identifying whether these trends differ for LG…
Gay and Lesbian Collaborative Co-Parenting in New Zealand and the United Kingdom
In many jurisdictions, legislation reflects, retains and reiterates heteronormative two-parent models of family. Lesbian and gay individuals and an increasing number of heterosexual individuals who choose to parent outside the paradigm of the conjugal couple relationship find neither their interests nor the welfare of their children is sufficiently protected in law. This article is based on the findings of two empirical research projects investig…
Family Law in New Zealand
Drawing on interview data from a qualitative study that explored how gay men and lesbians create and maintain family in contemporary New Zealand society, this article highlights both the positive impacts of legislation on these families and the problems that can arise as a result of gaps in the recognition of the realities of some arrangements. The benefits of legal recognition of relationships between lesbian non-birth mothers and their children…
Supporting inclusion in early childhood settings
Aotearoa New Zealand, like other countries, has legislation and policies that support inclusion and promote the participation of all children and families in early childhood education. We might expect therefore to see a culture of inclusion resonating through policy and practice in early childhood settings. There are early childhood teachers who support such legislative and policy goals, who are committed to inclusion, and who are developing more…
Belonging and adjustment for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students during the social transition to university
The transition to university can be challenging not only for the general student population but also for LGBTQ+ students, whose social experiences may be particularly demanding.In the current research, we explore first-year students' perceptions of belonging and social adjustment by (a) estimating whether such perceptions relate to achievement motivation, well-being, and academic performance, and (b) identifying whether these trends differ for LG…
Supporting inclusion in early childhood settings
Aotearoa New Zealand, like other countries, has legislation and policies that support inclusion and promote the participation of all children and families in early childhood education. We might expect therefore to see a culture of inclusion resonating through policy and practice in early childhood settings. There are early childhood teachers who support such legislative and policy goals, who are committed to inclusion, and who are developing more…
Gay and Lesbian Collaborative Co-Parenting in New Zealand and the United Kingdom
In many jurisdictions, legislation reflects, retains and reiterates heteronormative two-parent models of family. Lesbian and gay individuals and an increasing number of heterosexual individuals who choose to parent outside the paradigm of the conjugal couple relationship find neither their interests nor the welfare of their children is sufficiently protected in law. This article is based on the findings of two empirical research projects investig…
Supporting inclusion in early childhood settings
Aotearoa New Zealand, like other countries, has legislation and policies that support inclusion and promote the participation of all children and families in early childhood education. We might expect therefore to see a culture of inclusion resonating through policy and practice in early childhood settings. There are early childhood teachers who support such legislative and policy goals, who are committed to inclusion, and who are developing more…
Family Law in New Zealand
Drawing on interview data from a qualitative study that explored how gay men and lesbians create and maintain family in contemporary New Zealand society, this article highlights both the positive impacts of legislation on these families and the problems that can arise as a result of gaps in the recognition of the realities of some arrangements. The benefits of legal recognition of relationships between lesbian non-birth mothers and their children…
Gay and Lesbian Collaborative Co-Parenting in New Zealand and the United Kingdom
In many jurisdictions, legislation reflects, retains and reiterates heteronormative two-parent models of family. Lesbian and gay individuals and an increasing number of heterosexual individuals who choose to parent outside the paradigm of the conjugal couple relationship find neither their interests nor the welfare of their children is sufficiently protected in law. This article is based on the findings of two empirical research projects investig…
Belonging and adjustment for LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students during the social transition to university
The transition to university can be challenging not only for the general student population but also for LGBTQ+ students, whose social experiences may be particularly demanding.In the current research, we explore first-year students' perceptions of belonging and social adjustment by (a) estimating whether such perceptions relate to achievement motivation, well-being, and academic performance, and (b) identifying whether these trends differ for LG…
Anti-racism commitment in early childhood education
Racism is pervasive in education in Aotearoa New Zealand, including in early childhood education. The preparedness of early childhood teachers to respond to the Ministry of Education's current anti-racism policy direction is a pressing concern. This is particularly the case, given the early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa offers little guidance to support early childhood teachers to develop anti-r…
Gender Studies (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Legislation (3 works) · Legislature (3 works) · Lesbian (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Aotearoa (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works)