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Media release: Early childhood education fellowship to support exploration of innovative approaches to pedagogy in STEEAM
The 2019 Margaret May Blackwell Travel Fellowship, worth up to $16000, has been awarded to Janette Kelly-Ware. Her proposal is entitled Beyond Aotearoa New Zealand: Exploring the creative and pedagogical possibilities of STEEAM through play based learning, 'working theories,' and the eyes of others.
Science in the New Zealand Curriculum: Understanding Progress from Levels 2 to 4
Workshops for teachers
NZCER is presenting workshops for teachers in Years 4 to 8 based on two new reports from the 2017 National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) science study. The interactive workshops will show teachers and curriculum leaders how insights from the NMSSA findings can be used in the classroom. The workshops are supported by the Ministry of Education and are free. Attendee numbers are limited to 30 per workshop and up to three participants per school.
Game-based learning supports diverse curriculum learning opportunities
Using a games for learning approach, educators are able to generate an array of curriculum-linked learning opportunities, assist in the development of key competencies, and create an inclusive learning environment.
These are key findings that come from the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) Games, gamification, and game design for learning (Games for Learning) report released today.
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Secondary schools need more support for student wellbeing - media release
Secondary schools feel under pressure to meet the increasingly complex needs of students, including mental health issues.
Kaiāwhina Rangahau / Research Assistant, fixed term 1 year
The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) needs a Kaiāwhina Rangahau / Research Assistant to support contracted research projects. The position will assist project leaders and researchers in our Research and Development Group and Te Wāhanga.
Senior Statistician
Are you a critical thinker with expertise in statistical analysis? The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) is looking for a Senior Statistician to join our organisation. You will take a leadership role, managing projects and actively pursuing tender opportunities. Our statisticians and researchers will look to you for mentoring and support. You will bring experience in working as an applied statistician and ideally have a post graduate degree in theoretical or applied statistics.
To apply for this permanent, full time (or as negotiated) position, please forward a covering letter and detailed curriculum vitae showing how your skills match the position description. Your application should be addressed to Marie Sim, HR Advisor: hr@nzcer.org.nz Closing date for applications is midday 13 May 2019.
How schools lift achievement in literacy - media release
A study, released today, found that schools are successfully lifting achievement by creating a coherent focus on literacy teaching.
The Teaching and Learning Research Initiative call for Expressions of Interest
The $1.5 million fund is allocated annually to projects at all levels of education from early childhood to tertiary.
Expressions of interest are due 2 May 2019.
Travel fellowship for early childhood education
Early childhood education practitioners from Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to apply for the Margaret May Blackwell Fellowship.
The Fellowship is worth up to $16,000 and funds travel and accomodation costs for international research about early childhood education.