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e-learning and implications for New Zealand schools: A literature review
This e-Learning literature review examined texts across a range of countries, but within a relatively short time frame of the preceding five years. A range of criteria were used to select or eliminate studies for closer review (see Methodology and…
Author(s): Noeline Wright, Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, School of Education, The University of Waikato. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: July 2010
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Literacy teaching and learning in e-learning contexts
This report presents the findings of a research project on literacy teaching and learning in e-Learning contexts carried out by CORE Education and the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) for the Ministry of Education in 2009.…
Author(s): Sue McDowall for CORE Education and New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2010
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Intercultural communicative language teaching: Implications for effective teaching and learning
This report on intercultural communicative language teaching was commissioned by the Ministry of Education in the context of the development of the 2007 New Zealand Curriculum, with its new learning area of learning languages.…
Author(s): Jonathan Newton, Eric Yates, Sandra Shearn and Werner Nowitzki, School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies and the Jessie Hetherington Centre for Educational Research, Victoria University of Wellington. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2010
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An introduction to the concept of intercultural communicative language teaching and learning: A summary for teachers
This document is an introduction for language teachers to the concept known as intercultural communicative language teaching and learning. It is a summary of a Ministry of Education-commissioned report, Intercultural Communicative Language Teaching: Implications for Effective Teaching and Learning, produced…
Author(s): This summary was written by Janet Rivers, based on a report written by Jonathan Newton, Eric Yates, Sandra Shearn and Werner Nowitzki of Victoria University of Wellington
Date Published: 2010
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Student engagement in the middle years of schooling (years 7-10)
Research undertaken in New Zealand and other countries consistently suggests that student engagement in school and learning decreases during the middle years of schooling. The aim of this literature review, which was undertaken by Evaluation Associates and Massey University on…
Author(s): Robyn Gibbs, Evaluation Associates Ltd and Dr Jenny Poskitt, Massey University. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2010
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Easing the transition from primary to secondary schooling: Helpful information for schools to consider
The present report is the last in a series of three. Each report presents findings from a Ministry of Education project A Study of Students’ Transition from Primary to Secondary Schooling .…
Released on Education Counts: 03 June 2010
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2010
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The education of Years 7 to 10 students: A focus on their teaching and learning needs: Full Report
Previous research shows that New Zealand students are generally positive about their school experiences during the middle schooling years. But at the same time, students’ perceptions of aspects of teaching and learning at school become increasingly negative during these years…
Author(s): Nicola Durling, Lisa Ng, and Penny Bishop. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2010
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The education of Years 7 to 10 students: A focus on their teaching and learning needs: Summary Report
To help gain greater insights into the teaching and learning needs of students in the middle years of schooling in New Zealand the Ministry of Education designed and undertook an exploratory study in 2008. This brochure provides an outline of…
Author(s): Nicola Durling, Lisa Ng, and Penny Bishop. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education
Date Published: June 2010
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Laptops for teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in Auckland schools
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (TELA) on primary schools within the Greater Auckland area.…
Author(s): Associate Professor Judy Parr and Dr. Lorrae Auckland UniServices Limited. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2010
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Laptops for teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in Otago schools
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (TELA) on primary schools within the Otago region.…
Author(s): Keryn Pratt, Kwok-Wing Lai & Ann Trewern with Fiona Concannon & Harriet Sutton. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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Outcomes for teachers and students in the ICTPD School Clusters Programme 2006-2008: A national overview
This report focuses on the effectiveness of the 2006-2008 Information and Communication Technologies Professional Development (ICT PD) School Clusters programmes and supplements previous evaluations of the first six ICT PD programmes. It is the last report of an ongoing evaluation…
Author(s): Selver Sahin and Vince Ham, CORE Education. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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Evaluation of teacher professional development languages (TPDL)
This study was carried out during 2008 and aims to inform the Ministry about the TPDL and the impact on language learning opportunities and outcomes for students.…
Author(s): Sharon Harvey, Clare Conway, Heather Richards & Annelies Roskvist, AUT University
Date Published: December 2009
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Laptops for teachers: An evaluation of the TELA scheme in schools (Years 4 to 6)
The purpose of this evaluation was to investigate the impacts of the Laptops for Teachers Scheme (referred to from here as the TELA scheme) on Years 4 to 6 teachers’ work over a period of three years (2004-2006) and to…
Author(s): Bronwen Cowie, Alister Jones and Ann Harlow with Mike Forret, Clive McGee and Thelma Miller, University of Waikato. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2010
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PISA 2006: Scientific Literacy - How ready are our 15-year-olds for tomorrow's world?
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), an initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), assesses three key areas of knowledge and skills: reading literacy, mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. It is administered every three years, and…
Author(s): Maree Telford, Research Division, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2010
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A literature review focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and e-Learning in the context of Te Reo Māori and Kaupapa Māori education
The Ministry of Education has identified the need to further explore the use of Virtual Learning Environments particularly in the context of te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori education. This literature review was sought to provide further understanding for the…
Author(s): Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai and Hans Tiakiwai, Kiore Enterprises Limited. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2010
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Enhancing and igniting talent development initiatives: Research to determine effectiveness
This report presents the findings from research involving five Talent Development Initiatives for improving outcomes for gifted and talented students or their teachers. The purpose of the research was to consider how well the objectives of each participating initiative had…
Author(s): Tracy Riley and Roger Moltzen, Massey University. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: March 2010
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Ua Aoina le Manogi o le Lolo: Pasifika schooling improvement research - Final report
The current project focuses on the effectiveness of Schooling Improvement initiatives for Pasifika. The purposes were to identify the practices that work to raise achievement and close the gaps for Pasifika students especially at the classroom, school and cluster levels;…
Author(s): Meaola Amituanai-Toloa, Stuart McNaughton, Mei Kuin Lai, and Airini with Rolf Turner, Deborah Widdowson, Rachel McClue, Selena Hsiao, and Maryanne Pale
Date Published: February 2010
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Ua Aoina le Manogi o le Lolo: Pasifika schooling improvement research - Summary report
The Schooling Improvement team of the Ministry of Education sought to examine the current state of Pasifika academic achievement in Schooling Improvement initiatives and in individual schools. Part of the examination was to identify aspects of Schooling Improvement (SI) work…
Author(s): Meaola Amituanai-Toloa, Stuart McNaughton, Mei Kuin Lai and Airini
Date Published: February 2010
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PISA 2003: Student learning approaches for tomorrow’s world
This PISA-03 thematic report tells us about the extent to which New Zealand 15-year-old students feel engaged in learning, display self-belief in learning particular subjects, and adopt various learning strategies.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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PISA 2003: Mathematics skills for tomorrow’s world
This PISA-03 thematic report assesses the ability of New Zealand 15-year-old students to apply their mathematical knowledge, skills and competencies in ways that will help them in the world outside school.…
Author(s): Ministry of Education.
Date Published: November 2009
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