Every three years, Rangahau Mātauranga o Aotearoa / New Zealand Council for Educational Research conducts the National Survey of Schools. In our most recent survey, we asked teachers and principals about everything from workload and wellbeing to the latest innovations in the classroom, providing a comprehensive summary of the state of our schools.
This series of research briefs highlights factors that can support teachers to thrive and that will create positive experiences in the school environment.
What does this research brief cover?
This research brief, PLD, NCEA changes, and teachers’ work, highlights the links between attitudes towards NCEA changes, an ongoing culture of PLD and knowledge of how NCEA changes can improve outcomes for Māori and Pacific learners.
Key messages
- This brief highlights the positive association between a perceived culture of ongoing PLD and teachers’ general attitudes towards NCEA changes.
- When teachers have more positive attitudes towards the NCEA changes in general, they are more likely to understand how these changes can improve outcomes for Māori learners, Pacific learners, and those with disabilities and who need learning support.
- A strong culture of ongoing PLD is positively associated with teachers’ morale and more manageable workload.
The other briefs can be found below:
“Across the briefs, there is a common theme – the importance of having systems and processes in place that support teachers and their practice,” explains Kairangahau Matua Mohamed Alansari.
“Teachers are more likely to report good working experiences if their schools support them and create ongoing opportunities for development and learning – particularly as those teachers navigate new challenges and changes.”