School Networks | System Publications
Monitoring the schooling system, international comparisons, funding schools, research on school networks, and transitioning between schools.
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Literature review and synthesis: Online Communities of Practice
This literature review and synthesis aims at developing a knowledge base to inform the Ministry of Education on how to develop, implement, and maintain online communities of practice (CoPs), and how communication technologies can be used to support them. Author:…
Author(s): Kwok Wing Lai, Keryn Pratt, Megan Anderson & Julie Stigter, University of Otago. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2006
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Whaia te iti Kahurangi: NZCER Evaluation
NZCER was contracted by the partners in Whaia te iti Kahurangi (Te Runanga o Ngati Porou and the Ministry of Education) to undertake a formative evaluation of the initiative. Whaia te iti Kahurangi (WTIK) is aimed at improving student achievement…
Author(s): Cathy Wylie and Vyletta Arago-Kemp
Date Published: 2004
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The experiences of international students in New Zealand: Report on the results of the national survey
This publication reports on the results of the national survey of international students. The survey was commissioned by the Ministry of Education to provide information to assist with developing policies and best practices relating to international students studying in New…
Author(s): Colleen Ward & Anne-Marie Masgoret, Centre for Applied Cross-cultural Research and School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington.
Date Published: June 2004
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Strengthening education in Mangere and Otara
Strengthening Education in Mangere and Otara (SEMO) is a Ministry of Education intervention designed to increase the capacity of the schools and communities of Mangere and Otara to offer high quality learning environments for children. This is the third and…
Author(s): Viviane Robinson and Helen Timperley in association with Lorrae Ward, Lili Tuioti, Violet Tu'uga Stevenson, Sue Mitchell. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2004
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An evaluation of three programmes in the Innovations Funding Pool
This project concerns evaluations of three programmes - Cool Schools, Kiwi Can and Tū Tangata - supported in 2002 from the Innovations Funding Pool. The main purpose of the evaluation is around the sustainability, adaptability and the transferability between schools…
Author(s): K. Murrow, E. Kalafatelis, M. Fryer, N. Ryan, A. Dowden, K. Hammond and H. Edwards
Date Published: 2004
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Ngā Ara o te Mātauranga - education system report
This is an annual report on the education system. It spans early learning, schooling, and tertiary education. It outlines the progress of the system towards achieving the priorities that the Government has committed to in education, and the actions being…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: Annually
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Improving english language outcomes for students receiving ESOL services in NZ schools, with a particular focus on new immigrants
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 of the literature identifying good practice for teaching and learning in the compulsory school…
Author(s): Margaret Franken and Johanne McComish. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2003
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Transition to secondary school: A literature review
This report contains a review of recent research literature concerning students' transition from primary to secondary schooling, with a focus on the New Zealand context. The report identifies both New Zealand and international literature and in particular discusses findings relating…
Author(s): University of Waikato Report for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: January 2003
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Teaching of international languages in New Zealand schools in years 7 and 8
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 - International Languages Series (ILS) Curriculum Materials - the Second Language Learning Proposals Pool,…
Author(s): Colin Gibbs and Ron Holt, Auckland University of Technology. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2003
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Student safety and well-being in school boarding accommodation
The report details the results of a study of New Zealand boarding schools. The purpose of the study was to obtain information that would inform decisions about what government regulations may be necessary in respect of the safety and well-being…
Author(s): Shelley Kennedy, Fred Bishop, Ngaire Bennie, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2002
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A census of providers of ESOL Programmes for international students
In order to provide a better information base of the industry, the Ministry of Education commissioned BRC Marketing & Social Research to conduct a census of providers of ESOL programmes for international students. These providers included primary and secondary schools,…
Author(s): International Division
Date Published: August 2002
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Review of future-focused research on teaching and learning
This Review is based upon information retrieved from the world wide web about recently completed or on-going large-scale international research initiatives which are future-focused and specifically about teaching and learning. The Review has two parts - a report and an…
Author(s): John Codd, Mark Brown, John Clark, Jan McPherson, Helen O'Neill, John O'Neill, Hine Waitere-Ang and Nick Zepke, Institute for Professional development and Educational Research Massey University College of Education.
Date Published: 2002
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Ministry of Education: Computer census report
The Ministry of Education has undertaken a census of schools to establish details and specifications of the computers used for administrative purposes.…
Author(s): Jacqui Kerslake, Research and Evaluation, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: October 2001
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Integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities: Scoping Project (Summary)
This is a summary of the first stage of a research programme on effective services for students with disabilities, commissioned by the Ministry of Education's Advisory Reference Group for Students with Physical Disabilities. The summary covers the key themes from…
Author(s): Trevor McDonald and Pat Caswell, School of Education, University of Otago.
Date Published: August 2001
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Integrated effective service provision for children and young people with physical disabilities
This is the full report of the first stage of a research programme on effective services for students with disabilities, commissioned by the Ministry of Education convened Advisory Reference Group for Students with Physical Disabilities. The report on the scoping…
Author(s): Trevor McDonald and Pat Caswell, School of Education, University of Otago; Merrolee Penman, School of Occupational Therapy, Otago Polytechnic.
Date Published: August 2001
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An evaluation of schools support
This report discusses the findings of an evaluation of the Ministry of Education's Schools Support Project as it was between mid-1995 and late 2000. The two aspects addressed by the evaluation are Safety Net interventions and Schooling Improvement initiatives. It…
Author(s): Lisa McCauley and Susannah Roddick, Research and Evaluation, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2001
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The impact of international students on domestic students and host institutions
This literature review considers the educational, social and cultural impacts of international students on domestic students, educational institutions and host communities. It was prepared for the Export Education Policy Project of the New Zealand Ministry of Education by Colleen Ward…
Author(s): Colleen Ward, University of Victoria.
Date Published: 2001
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Strategic Research Initiative Literature Review: The effects of school governance, ownership, organisation and management on educational outcomes
This literature review offers an overview of the most current thinking and developments and will feed-into the Ministry's decisions about its research priority-setting and identify key gaps in the Ministry's knowledge and the nature of research that might address these…
Author(s): John Rentoul and John Rosanowski with Neil Dempster, Darrell Fisher, Neville Hosking, Roger Hunter, Geoff Pugh and Geoffrey Walford, Christchurch College of Education. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: April 2000
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Strategic Research Initiative Literature Review: The effect of school resourcing on educational outcomes
This literature review offers an overview of the most current thinking and developments and will feed-into the Ministry's decisions about its research priority-setting and identify key gaps in the Ministry's knowledge and the nature of research that might address these…
Author(s): Peter Norton, Kel Sanderson, Tony Booth, Adolf Stroombergen. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2000
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Strategic Research Initiative Literature Review: Enterprised-based education and training
This literature review offers an overview of the most current thinking and developments and will feed-into the Ministry's decisions about its research priority-setting and identify key gaps in the Ministry's knowledge and the nature of research that might address these…
Author(s): Michael Long, Rose Ryan, Gerald Burke and Sonnie Hopkins. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education
Date Published: February 2000
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