Lorraine Spiller

Kairangahau/ Kaiwhakawhanake Rauemi | Researcher/Resource Developer

Lorraine Spiller is a former researcher and resource developer at NZCER.

Background

Lorraine came from secondary teaching where she specialised in Biology and Science. In 2008 she was a Teacher Fellow with the NZ Royal Society.

Her research interests include:

  • Pasifika education
  • Science education
  • Curriculum and resource development
  • Assessment

Lorraine has a BSc, Dip. Tchg (Secondary), and M.Ed.

Email
lorraine.spiller@nzcer.org.nz

Publications

Poipoia kia puāwai: How schools support ākonga Māori and Pacific students to attain University Entrance Research publication 2024
Ready for partnership? A tool for creating written and visual texts in Aotearoa New Zealand Research publication 2024
Pasifika students, Pasifika cultural activities, and engagement with Pasifika families Research publication 2017
2013 Annual Evaluation Report for the Teach First NZ programme pilot delivered in partnership with the University of Auckland Research publication 2014
Strengthening engagements between schools and the science community Research publication 2013
Reflecting on purposes for learning science Research publication 2013
Science community engagement with schools Research publication 2012
“How can we teach them when they won’t listen?”: How teacher beliefs about Pasifika values and Pasifika ways of learning affect student behaviour and achievement Journal article 2012
NCEA and Curriculum Innovation Research publication 2012
Learning to Fly: Career Management Competencies in the School Subject Classroom Research publication 2012
The Work of Accent Advisers Research publication 2011
Thinking in Science Research publication 2011
Engaging Young People/Young Adults in Literacy, Language and Numeracy Skill Development Research publication 2010
Engaging young people/young adults in literacy, language and numeracy skill development: Summary Report Research publication 2010
Self-assessment: What teachers think Research publication 2009
New Zealand curriculum implementation exploratory studies: Final Report Research publication 2009