Characteristics of professional development linked to enhanced pedagogy and children's learning in early childhood settings: A best evidence synthesis Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2003 This best evidence synthesis is derived from research that provides strong evidence of linkages to learning opportunities, experiences, and outcomes for children. An important focus of the…
Evaluation of Professional Development for Pacific Teachers which Supports the Arts in the NZ Curriculum Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2003 The Ministry of Education (MOE) commissioned Gravitas Research and Strategy to undertake an evaluation of the component of the teacher professional development programme for Pacific Island…
Improving English Language Outcomes for Students Receiving ESOL Services in New Zealand Schools, with a Particular Focus on New Immigrants Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2003 This research was commissioned to inform the review of the current ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) strategy. The report details the outcome of a review…
Evaluation of professional development to support the arts in the New Zealand curriculum Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2003 Report on an evaluation of how the professional development, offered on a national basis to schools over a two-year period commencing 2001, supported the initial implementation…
Teachers' Experiences in Curriculum Implementation: English, Languages, Science and Social Studies Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2003 This is the second of three National School Sampling Study reports. This initiative to investigate how teachers work with the curriculum began in 2001 and continued…
Teachers' Experiences in Curriculum Implementation: English, Languages, Science and Social Studies Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2003 This is the second of three National School Sampling Study reports. This initiative to investigate how teachers work with the curriculum began in 2001 and continued…
Classroom Assessment Practices in English and Mathematics at Years 5, 7, and 9 Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2003 This research reports on the assessment practices of teachers in New Zealand classrooms including: the assessment tools and strategies that are being used why particular assessments are used which…
A Study of the Use of School Entry Assessment (SEA) in Schools Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2003 School Entry Assessment (SEA) is a tool designed to provide teachers with information about some of the knowledge and skills children have when they first begin…
Teaching of International Languages in New Zealand Schools in Years 7 and 8: An Evaluation Study Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2003 The Ministry of Education provides support to teachers and students of International Languages Education in years 7 and 8 through: - regional advisers of International Languages…
Shifting the focus: Achievement information for professional learning Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2003 As professionals, teachers must continually update, deepen, and refine their knowledge and skills through professional development. The goal of professional development should be to raise student achievement.…
