Keeping practice fresh: Tailoring solutions for local situations Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 Social Work Now, Issue 50, pages 30-33. There are times when simple solutions to issues present themselves. The ability to explore innovations and new ways of thinking…
Supporting deaf learners using visual modes of communication within mainstream schools to access the curriculum Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2012 Many deaf learners are geographically dispersed and many attend local mainstream classes, which can result in linguistic isolation with little access to natural visual language models.…
From Our Perspective: Exploring the Strength and Resilience of Families that Include a Parent with a Disability Last Publication Date: 14 May 2012 This report examines the strength and resilience of families that include a parent with a disability. The purpose of this exploration is to learn how to…
New Zealanders and the arts 2011 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This document is Creative New Zealand’s summary of findings from independent research in 2011 into New Zealanders’ attitudes to, attendance at and participation in the arts.
Position on Partnership Schools Kura Hourua Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 This paper outlines the Children's Commissioner’s position on partnership schools kura hourua and his views on the key elements that could be implemented to support the…
Science in The New Zealand Curriculum: Years 5 to 8 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 ERO’s 2010 report, Science in Years 5 to 8: Capable and Competent Teaching, identified models of good practice in 13 selected schools and also found that…
Improving Education Outcomes for Pacific Learners Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 The vision in the New Zealand Government’s Pasifika Education Plan 2009 – 2012 is that "the education system must work for Pasifika so they gain the…
New Land, New Life: Long-Term Settlement of Refugees in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 01 May 2012 Quota Refugees Ten Years On: Perspectives on Integration, Community and Identity is a multi-year research programme that was developed to better understand the long-term journeys of…
Cancer Trends: Trends in Cancer Survival by Ethnic and Socioeconomic Group, New Zealand, 1991-2004 Last Publication Date: 18 Apr 2012 This report presents new information on trends and inequalities in cancer survival for 21 cancers diagnosed in New Zealand over a 13 year period, from 1991…
The Use of Evidence to Improve Education and Serve the Public Good Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2012 This paper explores the challenge of mobilising research to inform ongoing improvement in valued outcomes for diverse (all) learners across school systems. The context is an…