Boys’ Achievement: A Synthesis of the Data Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 This report provides a synthesis of the findings about the educational achievement of boys in New Zealand. The report updates our knowledge of boys’ participation, engagement…
BES Case Study 3: Make sense of student literacy practices to improve teacher practices Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 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 2: Develop inclusice practice through a social studies programme Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2007 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…
A research study of Young Carers: The development of a recording tool for agencies to identify young carers Last Publication Date: 02 Nov 2007 This report by Michael Gaffney of the Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, in association with Carers New Zealand was commissioned and funded by the…
Research project on integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities: Two part research project Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The research reports from both projects will be valuable for everyone involved in striving towards integrated effective practice for students with physical disabilities.The research captures day-to-day…
The Impacts of Gambling (including PG) on Māori Communities - Implementation 2004-2007 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 The aim of this project was to carry out a formative investigation of the impacts of gambling (including problem gambling) on Māori communities/whānau/hapū/iwi. It is well…
Integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities: A summary of two research projects Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 This is a summary of a comprehensive two-part research programme on integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities. One study focused…
Caregivers speak: Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Caregivers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Making sure that caregivers feel valued and supported is essential to ensuring they are able to provide the best possible care and support to enable young…
Tertiary education choices of school leavers Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2007 Participation in tertiary education is a natural progression for many school leavers, whether it is to study for a degree at university or to undertake training…
Evaluation report for the Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K Last Publication Date: 31 Oct 2007 The Foundation for Youth Development’s Project K programme runs for 14 months and provides learning experiences outside the classroom for students in association with schools throughout…