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Approaches and implications of e-learning adoption on academic staff efficacy and working practice
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 development (SD) being offered in the polytechnic, university and college of education sectors. It…
Author(s): Bronwyn Hegarty, Merrolee Penman, Cheryl Brown, Beverley Gower, Oriel Kelly, Dawn Coburn, Grant Sherson and Gordon Suddaby, UCOL. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2005
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PIRLS 2001: Processes of reading comprehension: A summary of the results
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) examines three aspects of reading literacy: processes of comprehension, purposes for reading, and reading literacy behaviours and attitudes of middle primary students. The lead research team at Boston College undertook a research…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: September 2005
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Pacific Islands School Community Parent Liaison Project Case Study
The purpose of the PISCPL project is to encourage a closer relationship between Pacific Islands communities and schools and to improve and increase Pacific Islands student achievement across the curriculum. The Pacific Islands School Community Parent Liaison Project Case Study…
Author(s): Ruth Gorinski Pacific Coast Applied Research Centre. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2005
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Parent Mentoring Initiative Evaluation
Image of PublicationParent Mentoring Initiative Evaluation The Parent Mentoring Initiatives is the forming of relationships between parents and school that enables both parties to contribute more effectively to the education and achievement of students. The evaluation is to assess the…
Author(s): Ruth Gorinski, Pacific Coast Applied Research Centre. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2005
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Reading achievement in New Zealand in 1990 and 2001: Results from the trends in IEA's Reading Literacy Study
The aim of this report is to present a descriptive summary of similarities and differences between the achievement in reading literacy of New Zealand Year 5 students in 2001 and that of their counterparts in 1990. Year 5 students' achievement…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill and Megan Chamberlain, Research, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: September 2005
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An investigation into factors that influence NZ Polytechnic | Institute of Technology tutors' uptake of e-Learning
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 of technology tutors to adopt or resist the incorporation of e-learning approaches into their…
Author(s): David Mitchell, John Clayton, Beverley Gower, Hugh Barr and Stephen Bright, Waikato Institute of Technology. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2005
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Shifting Balances 2: The impact of the NCEA Implementation on the Teaching of Geography and Home Economics
This research was funded by the Ministry of Education, as was the first round of Shifting Balances on which it builds.…
Author(s): Rosemary Hipkins, Lindsey Conner and Alex Neill. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: August 2005
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Teacher Census 2004
In September 2004 the Ministry of Education undertook a survey of all teachers in state and state integrated schools. The Ministry would like to thank teachers who participated in the 2004 Teacher Census. The information collected by the Teacher Census…
Author(s): Demographic and Statistical Analysis, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2005
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The effects of curricula and assessment on pedagogical approaches and on educational outcomes
This review analyses the literature on the effects of curricula and assessment on pedagogical approaches and educational outcomes, i.e. student achievement. The review looks at whether there are differences between mandated or local curricula in terms of their impact on…
Author(s): Malcolm Carr, Clive McGee, Alister Jones, Elizabeth McKinley, Beverley Bell, Hugh Barr and Tina Simpson, The University of Waikato. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2005
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The impact of family and community resources on student outcomes: An assessment of the international literature with implications for NZ
This review, which is one of the literature reviews commissioned as part of the Strategic Research Initiative, examines the impact of family and community resources on student outcomes. It includes international and New Zealand research. In terms of family environment,…
Author(s): Thomas Nechyba; Patrick McEwan, and Dina Older-Aguilar, Stanford University. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: June 2005
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Critical success factors for effective use of e-learning with Māori learners
This report was undertaken by ITPNZ with funding from the TEC. It outlines the major outcomes of a hui. This hui was a key component of an e-Learning Collaborative Development Fund (eCDF) ITPNZ project ‘Critical Success Factors for Effective Use…
Author(s): Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand.
Date Published: May 2005
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Measuring the worth of e-Learner support systems: Developing a possible benchmarking method for evaluation effectiveness
This report was commissioned by the Ministry and undertaken by the Aotearoa Tertiary Students’ Association. It tested a survey-based method for assessing learner perceptions of the effectiveness of e-Learning support systems. The report also surveyed the beliefs of e-Learning professional…
Author(s): Jane Renwick and Stephen Owen, Aotearoa Tertiary Students' Association. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2005
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Digital Opportunities Pilot Projects (2001-2003)
This is the home page for the evaluations of the Digital Opportunities Pilot Projects (2001-2003).…
Author(s): Various
Date Published: Various
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Evaluation of Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mātauranga (KAWM)
Kaupapa Ara Whakawhiti Mātauranga (KAWM) encompassed a number of school improvement initiatives and aimed to: improve student achievement; improve school performance; strengthen school and community relationships; upgrade school ICT infrastructure; and improve teachers' professional capability through ICT.…
Author(s): Pauline Waiti, New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Date Published: 2005
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Evaluation of the Second Language Learning Funding Pool (1999-2003)
The Second Language Learning Funding Pool was set up in 1998 (with funding commencing in 1999). Its general aim was to help schools develop effective and sustainable second language learning programmes for students in years 7-10 in accordance with the…
Author(s): Rod Ellis, Shawn Loewen, Penny Hacker, The University of Auckland. Report prepared for the Ministry of Education.
Date Published: 2005
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Hui Taumata 2005: Māori in early childhood education and schools
This analysis of trends in Māori in early childhood education and schools was commissioned for Hui Taumata 2005.…
Author(s): Siobhan Murray and Amy Galvin, Education Information and Analysis, Ministry of Education. Commissioned for the Hui Taumata Steering Committee.
Date Published: January 2005
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Secondary teacher workload study
This research, carried out by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in 2004, looks at the hours worked, the kinds of work performed and the manageability of that work, for principals, middle managers and teachers in New Zealand secondary…
Author(s): Lawrence Ingvarson, Elizabeth Kleinhenz, Adrian Beavis, Helena Barwick, Imelda Carthy and Jenny Wilkinson
Date Published: 2005
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PISA 2003: Learning for Tomorrow's World: New Zealand Summary Report
PISA 2003, the second cycle of a three-yearly survey of 15-year-olds in over 40 countries, concentrates on three key areas of knowledge and skills: reading literacy, mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. This cycle concentrated on mathematical literacy.…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: December 2004
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TIMSS 2002/03: Mathematics and science achievement in New Zealand Year 9
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2002-2003 (TIMSS-02/03) is the third cycle of this international study of mathematics and science achievement conducted under the auspices of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). The study…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: December 2004
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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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