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School improvement has been the dominant paradigm informing educational policy and practice for a generation. There is no doubt that it has had a significant impact on almost every aspect of...
| Year published: 2006 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
In this article Penni Cushman reviews several studies that have surveyed male school-leavers and practising male teachers on their attitudes towards teaching as a career and their experiences in the...
| Year published: 2005 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
A comprehensive study in 2003 looked at the extent, nature, and effectiveness of identification strategies and educational programmes for gifted and talented students. Key findings are highlighted,...
| Year published: 2005 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Why has the Curriculum Marautanga Project chosen the competencies of relating to others, managing self, participating and contributing, thinking, and using language, symbols, and texts? Why now...
| Year published: 2005 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Nineteen broad areas of essential learning about New Zealand society are identified in the social studies curriculum. The authors consider what aspects of these are assessed in the 2001 NEMP...
| Year published: 2005 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
This New Zealand study proposes that the ethos and culture of schools can be a major protective factor in helping children to cope with violent and traumatic events. Implications for teachers are...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Traditionally, the beginning of the school year sees a flurry of assessment activity. In many schools this includes the use of standardised tests such as the Progressive Achievement Tests...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
A critical stocktake of practice identifies key factors for environmental education programmes as being resource provision, professional development, time for planning and action, funding,...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
A national research project investigated environmental education practice in New Zealand schools. This article describes and discusses key characteristics of current practice and the achievements of...
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Leadership coaching with a professional partner assists leaders to be reflective in action, on action and for future action, resulting in knowledgeable practice.
| Year published: 2004 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article