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Research on initial teacher education in New Zealand: 1993-2004. Literature review and annotated bibliography

This literature review identifies, summarises, and critiques the research undertaken in initial teacher education in New Zealand over the past decade.  Most of the research selected…

Role and potential of ICT in early childhood education: A review of New Zealand and international literature

This review synthesises recent literature about ICT use in early childhood education (ECE). It looks at the role and potential of ICT to support teaching and…

Review of the Natural ecosystems Research reference Groups: appointment process, composition and conflicts of interest procedure

The overall objective of natural ecosystem research funded by the Foundation (approximately $28m pa) is to enhance the management and protection of New Zealand’s natural ecosystems[1].…

Evaluation of the Business of Science initiative: Final research report

This research report evaluates an initiative called The Business of Science, a Ministry of Research, Science and Technology (MoRST) initiative that ran in the Waikato region in…

Characteristics of professional development linked to enhanced pedagogy and children's learning in early childhood settings: A best evidence synthesis

This best evidence synthesis is derived from research that provides strong evidence of linkages to learning opportunities, experiences, and outcomes for children.  An important focus of…

Marine Research In New Zealand: A survey and analysis

This survey provides a benchmark overview of current and recent New Zealand marine research, both publicly and privately funded, and publicly and privately provided. The survey…

Evaluation of professional development to support the arts in the New Zealand curriculum

Report on an evaluation of how the professional development, offered on a national basis to schools over a two-year period commencing 2001, supported the initial implementation…

Classroom Assessment Practices in English and Mathematics at Years 5, 7, and 9

This research reports on the assessment practices of teachers in New Zealand classrooms including: the assessment tools and strategies that are being used why particular assessments…

National Bibliometric Report 1997 to 2001- International Benchmarking of New Zealand Research

Scientific and technical knowledge can be tacit (kept as personal knowledge or skills), or it can be codified in the form of publications, patents or blueprints.…

Commonsense, trust and science: How patterns of beliefs and attitudes to science pose challenges for effective communication

Report on an investigation into what the public thinks, knows, and feels about science. The research involved a telephone survey of 800 members of the New Zealand public, and…