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Infusing peer assessment into classroom programmes: Descriptions of practice

Peer assessment is now considered a necessary and vital strategy to be embedded within an assessment for learning framework. Grounded in teachers’ practice, this article pays particular attention to...

| Year published: 2011 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article

Engaging with difference: Using the arts and the community to help children connect with others

In an attempt to develop tolerance and acceptance of other cultural groups, teacher educators from the University of Newcastle worked with members of the local African community to develop a creative...

| Year published: 2010 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Curriculum Matters article

Explicit teaching of social skills: Does it lead to behaviour change?

Author(s): Jean Harold, Louise Keown

There are many children who have interpersonal difficulties at school which affect their enjoyment of and achievement in learning. The New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2007) recognises...

| Year published: 2010 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article

“21st century thinking”: Hornby High School’s journey so far

Author(s): Karen Wheeler, Vanessa Andreotti

Professional development of teachers as autonomous learners is crucial to the transformation to 21st century teaching and learning. Hornby High School invited a Teaching and Learning Research...