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This article explores social aspects of information and communications technology (ICT) in primary classrooms, focusing on pupils’ attitudes, academic progress, teachers’ and pupils’ roles, and...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
A study of how Otago primary school teachers were implementing environmental education investigated the strategies teachers use and the factors that assist them, especially in terms of implementing...
| Year published: 2003 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Over the past 6 years, the National Education Monitoring Project has monitored the educational achievement and attitudes of Year 4 and 8 students in New Zealand schools, covering 15 curriculum areas...
| Year published: 2002 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Spelling is an important aspect of literacy – but not something that children can “pick up” during reading or writing. Here are some practical suggestions for combining spelling with writing in the...
| Year published: 2002 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
The literature on curriculum delivery in New Zealand for Years 9 and 10 has acknowledged that differences exist between the delivery styles in primary and secondary schools, but it has offered little...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Taking a practical approach to drama is an effective way of teaching children how to read and understand plays in performance. It may also have a significant contribution to make in helping children...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Over forty years of research and experience show that it is the middle school philosophy and approach, rather than grade span or school organisation, which make middle schools educationally effective...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
A study conducted in conjunction with the National Education Monitoring Project examined four different assessment task formats. It found that different formats were appropriate, depending on the...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
The researchers’ interviews of a sample of staff showed that after three years of using PAT, all staff could provide some examples of how they used the data, but some misunderstanding and...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Nga Iwi’s commitment to forming educative partnerships between the school and its community led it to change how it reported to parents on their children’s achievement. Specifically, the school...
| Year published: 2001 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article