New resource will lift Māori student success through more effective teaching - Sharples

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Pita Sharples | Education
A new resource launched today will help improve Māori student achievement by strengthening the cultural awareness and skills of teachers in schools and early childhood education services, says Associate Education Minister Dr Pita Sharples. ‘Tātaiako’ recognises the relationship between teachers and students as the all-important foundation for learning, and it provides a cultural competence framework for teachers engaging with Māori students, their whānau and communities,” said Dr Sharples...

Inaugural board of Education New Zealand appointed

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Steven Joyce | Tertiary Education
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed four further appointments to the establishment Board of Education New Zealand – the new Crown Agency established to support and grow New Zealand’s export education sector. Jenny Alford, Neil Barns, Jill Tattersall and Elizabeth Valintine join Chair Charles Finny on the Board. The Agency commences operations on Thursday...

Education symposium to discuss national standards - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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Educational researchers, assessment experts and educators will be meeting to discuss national standards and educational assessment practices at a national symposium this week. The Symposium on Assessment and Learner Outcomes is being hosted at ...

Massey Educator Leads thinking on National Standards - Massey News (press release)

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URL: Massey Educator Leads thinking on National Standards Massey News (press release) The Government's introduction of National Standards has caused a sharp divide in schools, but Massey University Dr Jenny Poskitt is rapidly becoming the 'go to' expert on how schools can get the best out them. National Standards focus particularly on ...

Dann and Goff – Dumb and Dumber —

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On TVNZ Breakfast yesterday Corin Dann talked to John Key about National Standards and said this: Corin: But Trevor Mallard in parliament last week I think it was, or I'm not sure exactly when it was, said that you know a lot.

Education symposium to discuss national standards and ...

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Educational researchers, assessment experts and educators will be meeting to discuss national standards and educational assessment practices at a national symposium this week. The Symposium on Assessment and ...

NZ National Standards and Special Needs (with a particular focus ...

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One of the hot topics in education over the past few years, is that of National Standards; introduced into New Zealand schools as of 2010. Or, at least, it was meant to be introduced in 2010; many schools continue to refuse to ...

New resource for teachers to engage with Maori students - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
The Ministry of Education has developed a new resource to help teachers better understand the identity, language and culture of their Maori students, whanau and the wider Maori community. Entitled Tataiako, the resource challenges and encourages ...

Maori culture guidelines released for teachers

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Teachers are being encouraged to increase their knowledge of Maori culture under new guidelines released today by the Government.

New profiling tool gives insight to how children learn - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

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In a real test environment, these traits could lead to a student making rushed decisions and could inevitably see them underachieve. By using ePace, teachers can intervene early and implement a strategy for the student to work on.” Once students have ...

Project Possum on NCEA curriculum - Radio New Zealand

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Radio New Zealand
More than 50 Northland students will be able to gain NCEA credits while getting practical training in possum trapping, fur and pelt recovery. Northland Regional Council, Enviroschools Northland and the Department of Conservation have teamed up with a ...

Twilight scores top NCEA grades - Auckland stuff.co.nz

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Auckland stuff.co.nz
NCEA students are picking up top grades by writing about Twilight - despite warnings from markers that the bestselling vampire book should be avoided. The young-adult novel by Stephenie Meyer follows a human girl, Bella Swan, as she falls in love with ...

Mouth tape case: eye on teacher

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Parents at a school where a teacher has been accused of taping two children's mouths closed to keep them quiet are concerned she is back in front of the class this week.Mercury Bay Area School principal John Wright said the complaint...