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Link to learning: The use of computers by children with disabilities
Author(s): David Harris and Sally Boyd
Publication type: Research report

This research project looks at the effects of computers on the learning of children with a disability, in their home and school environments. It identifies some of the factors which lead to the maximum educational benefits for children from the use of computers.

The research identifies the skills a child learns with the assistance of a computer, and progress in these skills over some months. The influences on children's learning are described and analysed in relation to their computer use and skill development.

David Harris Sally Boyd
2 June 2011

Computers in classrooms
Author(s): Sally Boyd
Publication type: Research report

Outlines the information gained from 5 case studies in New Zealand primary schools on how the use of computers was integrated into the school environment and the curriculum.

Provides ideas and information on ways to organise and use computer equipment in schools.

ICT Sally Boyd
1 June 2011

Competent children at 6: Families, early education, and schools
Author(s): Cathy Wylie, Jean Thompson
Publication type: Research report

This is the second report in the Competent Children longitudinal study.

Cathy Wylie Competent Learners Jean Thompson Families and communities Longitudinal projects
1 June 2011

Pacific Islands school-parent-community liaison project: An independent evaluation report
Author(s): Diane L Mara
Publication type: Research report

This research was designed to provide evaluative data to the Ministry of Education on models which would enhance further programmes for developing liaison between schools and Pacific Islands parents.

Diane Mara
7 June 1998

Self-Managing schools seven years on - What have we learnt? 1997
Author(s): Cathy Wylie
Publication type: Research report

This was planned to be the final report in the New Zealand Council for Educational Research’s series of national surveys monitoring the impact of the Tomorrow’s Schools reforms, which began in 1989. These reforms shifted substantial financial and administrative responsibilities from the former Department of Education and Education Boards to staff and trustees at individual schools. The aim of the series has been to describe the experiences of people in primary schools, to find out what difference the reforms have made to New Zealand schools.

Cathy Wylie National Survey of Schools School governance and management
30 October 2019

School-wide Assessment: Evidence of Student Achievement: Portfolio Systems
Author(s): Baker, Fran
Publication type: Book

School-Wide Assessment: Evidence of Student Achievement focuses on processes for gathering, analysing, and using evidence of student learning in portfolio systems - both student-centred and school/department standards-referenced. Types of portfolios are described and supported by case studies of portfolio development from primary, intermediate, and secondary schools.

Curriculum and assessment
13 March 2012
Visions for Māori Education

Visions for Māori Education
Author(s): Vyletta Tapine and Danica Waiti
Publication type: Book

Visions for Mäori Maori Education brings together a mosaic of views and thoughts on Mäori Maori education for the future. It offers a range of perspectives from a number of contributors including parents, politicians, and teachers.

Issues of tino rangatiratanga, Mäori Maori pedagogy, and the responsibilities of Mäori Maori educators and politicians are discussed. Highlighting these and other relevant issues will contribute to strategies that break through barriers and support positive initiatives.

Danica Waiti Vyletta Tapine
13 June 2011

Spreading their wings: Seven hundred and sixty-seven parents talk about their children's home and early childhood experiences
Author(s): Cathy Lythe
Publication type: Research report

This report for the Ministry of Education describes the results of a broad survey for the Competent Children project.

By telephone, 767 parents or caregivers were asked about the early childhood education experiences, home experiences, and home resources of children who turned five between late 1993 and mid 1994.

Cathy Lythe Competent Learners
7 June 2011

Self-managing schools seven years on: What have we learnt?
Author(s): Cathy Wylie
Publication type: Research report

This report covers the findings of the 1996 survey on the impact of the 1989 educational reforms.

  • The continuing high workload required to make the reforms work was lowering morale.
  • Dissatisfaction with resourcing had grown, despite increased school fund-raising. A majority of both principals and trustees now said that funding was inadequate.
  • Parental and community support could not bridge the resource gaps, especially for schools with low income or high Mäori enrolment.
Cathy Wylie Impact of education reforms
7 June 2011

Role of New Zealand school boards in 1997: Report to the New Zealand School Trustees' Association
Author(s): Cathy Wylie
Publication type: Research report

This report gives the results of a national survey of members of school boards of trustees. The New Zealand School Trustees' Association commissioned the survey to find out how trustees saw their role, after eight years of experience of school-based management.

Responses came from 1130 school boards, just under half the total number. Boards wanted more resourcing, not more responsibilities. The teamwork, partnership, and mutual support between boards and school staff contrasted sharply with their estrangement from central government.

Cathy Wylie Impact of education reforms
7 June 2011

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