BES Case Study 15: Develop learning communities to accelerate academic and social outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…
BES Case Study 13: Use effective strategies to counter the effects of reading difficulties as a barrier to curriculum learning Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 The best evidence syntheses (BESs) bring together research evidence about ‘what works’ for diverse (all) learners in education. Recent BESs each include a number of cases…
Māori and Informal Caregiving: A background paper prepared for the National Health Committee Last Publication Date: 29 Oct 2008 This paper explores Māori informal caregiving in the context of whānau. Included in this paper is the definition of whānau, which is discussed in detail, and…
Work-life balance and flexibility in New Zealand: A snapshot of employee and employer attitudes and experiences in 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This report examines the attitudes towards and experiences of work-life balance of New Zealand employees and employers, with a particular focus on the availability and uptake…
Forces for Change in the Future Labour Market of New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 This paper is intended to promote discussion on the challenges and opportunities in relation to the future New Zealand labour market. The information provided will have…
Problem Gambling - Pacific Islands Families Longitudinal Study - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 AUT established a Longitudinal study of Pacific Island families in 2000. The study is primarily funded by the Health Research Council and the Foundation for Research,…
Designing and Supporting Teacher Professional Development to Improve Valued Student Outcomes Last Publication Date: 26 Sep 2008 The New Zealand Ministry of Education has commissioned a best evidence synthesis iteration (BES) that identifies the characteristics of teacher professional development that make a positive…
Reconviction patterns of released prisoners: A 48-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2008 Reducing re-offending is an important outcome objective for most correctional services. As such, measures of recidivism, particularly reconviction and re-imprisonment rates, are key indicators of those…
Reconviction patterns of released prisoners: A 60-months follow-up analysis Last Publication Date: 15 Sep 2008 I am pleased to introduce this report as it provides a wealth of information on re-offending patterns amongst released prisoners. The statistical information in this report is…
Problem Gambling - Barriers to Help Seeking Behaviours: Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 10 Sep 2008 AUT was contracted by the Ministry of Health in March 2006 to: examine the experiences of gamblers and their family/whānau when seeking and obtaining help for gambling…