Learning from the Quality Teaching Research and Development Programme (QTR&D) - Findings of the External Evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 The Quality Teaching Research and Development Programme (QTR&D) was a bold and ambitious pilot development and research project. It was designed as an exploratory programme to…
High Level Executive Summary: Quality Teaching, Research and Development English Medium Settings Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 The Quality Teaching Research and Development Project (QTR&D) was funded by the Ministry of Education. The exploratory project was developed collaboratively between the ministry, university academics,…
Paraprofessional Practice in ESOL Programmes: Part 1: Description and evaluation of paraprofessional practices in supporting initial reading programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 This document reports on the first part of a two year study on the practices of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) paraprofessionals working with…
A Focus on Science Achievement Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2009 This paper summarises data on engagement and achievement in science across primary and secondary schools. This information has been collated across national and international studies undertaken…
Ngā Wawata o Ngā Whānau Wharekura Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This report is the outcome of a research project undertaken in response to widespread concerns about the educational programmes currently offered in many Māori medium secondary…
NZCER evaluation of the Regional Education for Enterprise (E4E) Clusters Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Two mini reports were part of a two-year evaluation of Phase Two of the Regional Education for Enterprise (E4E) Clusters Initiative. The initiative’s overall aim was…
Nursing Services in New Zealand Secondary Schools: A Summary Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Health services, often nursing, have always had a presence in schools although these services have often been sporadic. Little is known about the roles, responsibilities and…
Self-assessment: What teachers think Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This investigation was an exploration of a small group of teachers’ interpretations of self-assessment, both in theory and in practice. Teachers talked about their beliefs about…
Thinking together to become 21st century teachers Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This working paper is a snapshot of my thinking on a small exploratory project called Thinking Together to Become 21st Century Teachers. This project is part…
Readiness to Implement The New Zealand Curriculum (1 of 2) Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 All schools are expected to be preparing for full implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum by February 2010. As part of its regular reviews from Term…