New from NZCER Press: The Chameleonic Learner by Dr Roseanna Bourke

URL: New from NZCER Press: The Chameleonic Learner by Dr Roseanna Bourke:
"The Chameleonic Learner delves into the learner's world: how they conceptualise learning, how self-assessment works and why context matters. Young people's voices are clearly heard alongside the theory and practice of learning and self-assessment."

National Standards Group Sets Out Work Programme - Voxy

National Standards Group Sets Out Work Programme
Voxy
The group was briefed on two recent surveys, one contracted by the Ministry of Education and the other by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. ... and more

Teachers need convincing on Standards - Newstalk ZB

Teachers need convincing on Standards
Newstalk ZB
Work stills to be done to convince some teachers of the importance of National Standards. A group set up to help the implementation of National Standards ...
National Standards Group Sets Out Work ProgrammeVoxy
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Joyce to justify tertiary plans

Joyce to justify tertiary plans:
"Minister for tertiary education Steven Joyce will give his first public speech to members of the Tertiary Education Union when he addresses their annual conference next week."

Let's Find A Space For New Tertiary Students - Voxy

Let's Find A Space For New Tertiary Students
Voxy
"People working in tertiary education want to reach out to all potential students wanting qualifications and training", says Dr Ryan. ... and more »

MR 2010/81 - FIRST BIG FUNDING DROP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

MR 2010/81 - FIRST BIG FUNDING DROP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES:
"Kindergartens and early childhood centres around the country will see the first big drop in funding today as the result of the Government budget cuts to early childhood education.

Childcare centres brace for less money as cuts hit home

Childcare centres brace for less money as cuts hit home:
"Funding cuts are a reality for around 2000 early childhood centres this week.The Government has cut nearly $300 million from its budget by removing the top two funding rates for centres with more than 80 per cent of fully qualified..."

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Omokoroa No 1 - The Bay of Plenty Times

The Bay of Plenty Times

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Omokoroa No 1 The Bay of Plenty Times Charlotte Banyard and Lachlan Kelliher, both 8, love to swim and are excited by their school's plans for a new, bigger and better pool. Photo: Sam Ackland. ...

Education should be greatest priority - Gisborne Herald

Education should be greatest priority
Gisborne Herald
I attended an Early Childcare Education rally on Thursday night attended by teachers, parents and others concerned at the proposed cuts to the sector. ...

Celebrating a life in school - SunLive

Celebrating a life in school
SunLive
It is now called the Faculty of Education. “It was much more like a high school in those days, with structured classes between 9am and 4pm,” says Mike. ... and more »

School in denial over bullying: father - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald

School in denial over bullying: father New Zealand Herald The Education Review Office has just completed a review of Howick, which found the school's roll has decreased and there was a pattern of decline in some ...