The Pilot Outcome-Based Investment In Natural Ecosystems Research: An Independent Evaluation Last Publication Date: 28 Jul 2005 This independent evaluation of the “Outcome-based Investment” (OBI) pilot for funding of natural ecosystems research was commissioned by the Foundation for Research, Science & Technology (FRST)…
Disability and Work Participation in New Zealand: Outcomes Relating to Paid Employment and Benefit Receipt Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This report adds to current understanding of the extent to which disability-related barriers limit participation in society and provides an improved evidential basis for policy analysis…
The Effects of Curricula and Assessment on Pedagogical Approaches and on Educational Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2005 This review analyses the literature on the effects of curricula and assessment on pedagogical approaches and educational outcomes, i.e. student achievement. The review looks at whether…
Measuring the worth of e-Learner support systems: Developing a possible benchmarking method for evaluation effectiveness Last Publication Date: 01 May 2005 This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Aotearoa Tertiary Students’ Association. It tested a survey-based method for assessing learner perceptions of the…
Coming of Age: Social science research and its contribution to wealth and well-being in New Zealand, 2006–2016 Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2005 The Social Sciences Reference Group (SSRG) first reported in 2001 on how social research can better inform social policy advice. The group was reconvened to review…
Determination of New Zealand tertiary institution e-Learning capability: An application of an e-Learning Maturity Model (eMM) Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2005 This research report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by Victoria University of Wellington and e-Learnz Inc. It outlines the key findings from a detailed…
OECD survey on women in science Last Publication Date: 10 Feb 2005 In responding to this questionnaire, we are aware of the Ministers’ emphasis on increasing the participation of women in science and technology studies and careers. This…
Evaluation of Digitally Boosted Study Support Centres Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 The progress of the Digitally Boosted Study Support Centre Pilot, one of the four Digital Opportunities projects, is reported for the period January 2002 to December…
Futurewatch - Biotechnologies to 2025 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 This report aims to help departments take biotechnology developments into consideration in policy development operations and implementation. Information about technology trends can be used at a…
Evaluation of Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mātauranga (KAWM) Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2004 Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mätauranga (KAWM) encompassed a number of school improvement initiatives and aimed to: improve student achievement; improve school performance; strengthen school and community relationships; upgrade school ICT infrastructure;…
