This same demand for both guidance and freedom appears in comments on the difference  between teaching methods in the sixth form and in the main school, and on which methods were found most effective. The sixth form has traditionally been regarded as a time of induction into the methods of ...

In this book we have emphasised again and again the need to help children to develop open  minds, to think clearly, critically, objectively, and to reflect upon their conclusions, changing them as they see more clearly what it is reasonable to conclude from the evidence they have.

• Articles in Set: Research Information for Teachers are offered online here as soon as they are finalised, but before they are added to an issue of the journal.

What an intense start to the school year. It has been breathtaking to witness the pace of education’s reponse to COVID-19. I have been especially struck by the caring, commitment, and professionalism demonstrated by teachers across Aotearoa.

Hats off to all teachers and whānau who have adopted and adapted to ...

From 2005–8 Mangere Bridge Kindergarten carried out a Centre of Innovation research project exploring the transition between early childhood education and school. Three teacher researchers, supported by two university research associates, developed and researched a range of strategies for supporting children’s learning as the children and their families “crossed the ...

This issue brings you a diverse range of articles related to the new curriculum. We began this focus in issue No. 3 in 2007 with a number of commentaries. This time we can provide insights from emerging research on implementation.

This article reports on the effectiveness of a small-scale study that focused on the on-site development and implementation of an observation and feedback cycle that enabled professional change in mathematics teaching.

It has long been known that families can have a significant effect on their children's achievement.  This is supported by a recent NZCER evaluation on the Home–School Partnership: Literacy programme. This article summarises the findings.