What determines the research performance of staff in New Zealand’s tertiary education sector? Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 This report applies statistical modelling to the results of the 2003 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation. It provides interesting new information on the performance of…
Working in the Light of Evidence, as well as Aspiration Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2005 This literature review considers research into the effective teaching practices in literacy, numeracy and language teaching. Auckland Uniservices conducted a literature review on behalf of the…
What factors make a difference to getting a degree in New Zealand? Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2005 One of the questions that has arisen from the publication of attrition rates in tertiary education in New Zealand, especially for institutional planners and policy makers,…
Approaches and implications of e-learning adoption on academic staff efficacy and working practice: a comparative study Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2005 This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Universal College of Learning in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic. It examined the multiplicity of staff…
Evaluation of Generation XP Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 The progress of the Generation XP Digital Opportunities Pilot Project is reported for the period January 2002 to December 2003. During this time, eight low decile…
Who doesn't pay back - The characteristics of borrowers who make no progress in reducing their student loans Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This paper explores the characteristics of borrowers who have not made any progress in reducing their student loan balances. The paper complements a related paper, Paying…
An investigation into factors that influence NZ Polytechnic/Institute of Technology tutors' uptake of e-learning, with particular reference to early and later adopters and resisters Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Waikato Institute of Technology. It investigated the factors that lead New Zealand polytechnic and institutes…
Evaluation of Notebook Valley Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2005 The Notebook Valley project provided a range of benefits for the teachers, students, and schools. These benefits included: increases in teacher and student knowledge and confidence…
Analysis of New Zealand Data from the International Adult Literacy Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 The Ministry of Education commissioned Massey University researchers to conduct further analysis of the 1996 International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) data to determine whether certain demographic…
The Social Report 2005 Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2005 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
