Effective Pedagogy in Social Sciences: Tikanga ā Iwi: BES Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 This work is part of the Ministry of Education’s Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis (BES)Programme. This programme aims to systematically identify, evaluate, analyse, synthesise, and make accessible,…
PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) 2005/06 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2008 The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is a research study that provides both trend and snapshot information on the reading literacy of New Zealand's…
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…
Health Targets: Moving towards healthier futures, 2007/08: The results (amended 17 Oct) Last Publication Date: 17 Oct 2008 Summary from the Director-General of Health, Stephen McKernan I am pleased to present the results of the first year of Health Targets – 2007/08. When we launched…
Developing the prototype Longitudinal Business Database Last Publication Date: 16 Oct 2008 This paper describes Statistics New Zealand’s development of the prototype Longitudinal Business Database (LBD). The LBD is the result of a two-year feasibility study to integrate…
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,…