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NZCER has begun a research project on the learning that can happen as teachers moderate student work. The project will explore what happens as schools enact moderation, and how moderation processes might be enhanced to support ...
Monday, September 12, 2011
Real-world science experiences for primary school teachers - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Real-world science experiences for primary school teachers
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
This found that 37% of the year 8 students surveyed indicated a dislike of science, a sharp rise on the 15% reported in 1999. NZCER research showed only 2% of primary principals felt science was a priority area for their school.
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
This found that 37% of the year 8 students surveyed indicated a dislike of science, a sharp rise on the 15% reported in 1999. NZCER research showed only 2% of primary principals felt science was a priority area for their school.
Campaign countdown: 78 days to go - Stuff.co.nz (blog)
URL: Campaign countdown: 78 days to go
Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Supporters of the education minister have claimed victory in the war to implement National Standards. The schools fighting the standards, it seems, have indeed decided to beat something of a tactical retreat, with their formal opposition reduced to a ...
Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Supporters of the education minister have claimed victory in the war to implement National Standards. The schools fighting the standards, it seems, have indeed decided to beat something of a tactical retreat, with their formal opposition reduced to a ...
National standards on school bullying? - Nelson Mail
URL: National standards on school bullying?
Nelson Mail
However, the reality is that the responses of principals and boards vary widely when it comes to dealing with school-related violence. In a climate of national standards for other aspects of education, some consistency around punishments makes sense.
Nelson Mail
However, the reality is that the responses of principals and boards vary widely when it comes to dealing with school-related violence. In a climate of national standards for other aspects of education, some consistency around punishments makes sense.
School 'let down' over charter action - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: School 'let down' over charter action Otago Daily Times The Pembroke School board of trustees feels "let down" after the Ministry of Education used the Education Act to force the school to amend their annual charter to include National Standards targets. ... |
New school to hold open evening - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: New school to hold open evening Otago Daily Times Miss van Tonder said KingsView focused on not only meeting, but exceeding National Standards in numeracy and literacy at each year level. Further education opportunities such as French, drama and dance were offered with specialist teachers. ... |
School “forced” to obey law « Homepaddock
URL: School “forced” to obey law « Homepaddock
It might be possible to compare schools as a by-product of National Standards but that's not its aim. They are simply a tool to monitor children's performance and progress to ensure teachers and parents know how well ...
It might be possible to compare schools as a by-product of National Standards but that's not its aim. They are simply a tool to monitor children's performance and progress to ensure teachers and parents know how well ...
More Armstrong bullshit « The Standard
URL: More Armstrong bullshit « The Standard
On state asset sales, welfare reform, the restructuring of the public service and national standards, Labour is trying to summon the ghosts of the free market reforms of the 1980s and 1990s to frighten voters. Most voters under ...
On state asset sales, welfare reform, the restructuring of the public service and national standards, Labour is trying to summon the ghosts of the free market reforms of the 1980s and 1990s to frighten voters. Most voters under ...
Bring on league tables —
URL: Bring on league tables —
If Labour was really smart, the party would have outflanked Key by not only adopting national standards, but arguing for league tables showing how individual primary schools are performing compared with others in their ...
If Labour was really smart, the party would have outflanked Key by not only adopting national standards, but arguing for league tables showing how individual primary schools are performing compared with others in their ...
A school board member writes « The Standard
URL: A school board member writes « The Standard
My experience in the field of education is fairly varied, with time on both sides of the chalkface as it were. ... the bot has been forced by the government, through the moe to include national standards, and I can't in good ...
My experience in the field of education is fairly varied, with time on both sides of the chalkface as it were. ... the bot has been forced by the government, through the moe to include national standards, and I can't in good ...
Meanwhile the union fights National Standards —
URL: Meanwhile the union fights National Standards —
There is a drug problem in our primary schools: There are three times more drug incidents than ones involving alcohol at primary and intermediate schools. Ministry of Education figures obtained under the Official Information ...
There is a drug problem in our primary schools: There are three times more drug incidents than ones involving alcohol at primary and intermediate schools. Ministry of Education figures obtained under the Official Information ...
Study suggests counselling for sleep problems - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Study suggests counselling for sleep problems Stuff.co.nz Screening kids for sleeping problems and discussing sleep strategies with parents could help youngsters settle into school with better nighttime routines, suggests new research from Australia. Researchers found that when they had sleep-related ... |
School libraries the poor relation - Stuff.co.nz
URL: School libraries the poor relation
Stuff.co.nz
A growing demand for e-books that students can download on to a tablet device is also increasing budgetary pressure. The issue has attracted the attention of the Post-Primary Teachers Association, which is calling on the government to restore funding ...
Stuff.co.nz
A growing demand for e-books that students can download on to a tablet device is also increasing budgetary pressure. The issue has attracted the attention of the Post-Primary Teachers Association, which is calling on the government to restore funding ...
2010 Tertiary Education Enrolments
URL: 2010 Tertiary Education Enrolments
This report includes information on students: choice of provider, qualifications taken, and other important characteristics of people undertaking tertiary education study.
This report includes information on students: choice of provider, qualifications taken, and other important characteristics of people undertaking tertiary education study.
What do Men and Women Earn After their Tertiary Education?
URL: What do Men and Women Earn After their Tertiary Education?
This paper looks at the relationship between young peoples’ tertiary education qualifications and their employment and earnings once they finish their tertiary study. It has a particular focus on differences in the post-study earnings between males and females, using the Employment Outcomes of Tertiary Education (EOTE) dataset.
This paper looks at the relationship between young peoples’ tertiary education qualifications and their employment and earnings once they finish their tertiary study. It has a particular focus on differences in the post-study earnings between males and females, using the Employment Outcomes of Tertiary Education (EOTE) dataset.
Earthquake influences science fairs entries - Voxy
URL: Earthquake influences science fairs entries
Voxy
The recent science and technology fairs held in Christchurch and Timaru resulted in numerous earthquake-related entries from Christchurch school pupils. Students tested varying ratios of silt and soil to see which grew the best lettuces and grass, ...
Voxy
The recent science and technology fairs held in Christchurch and Timaru resulted in numerous earthquake-related entries from Christchurch school pupils. Students tested varying ratios of silt and soil to see which grew the best lettuces and grass, ...
academy will keep students in Cromwell - Southland Times
URL: academy will keep students in Cromwell
Southland Times
Central Otago school principals are pleased at news a trade academy for high school students will open in Cromwell next year, saying it will increase the chance of employment after pupils finish school. Education Minister Anne Tolley announced on ...
Southland Times
Central Otago school principals are pleased at news a trade academy for high school students will open in Cromwell next year, saying it will increase the chance of employment after pupils finish school. Education Minister Anne Tolley announced on ...
Professor predicts brain drain after university rankings fall - New Zealand Herald
URL: Professor predicts brain drain after university rankings fall
New Zealand Herald
Tertiary education leaders are predicting that New Zealand students will go to Australia after reports that most of our universities are not performing as well as they were. Of the six New Zealand universities which appeared in the QS World University ...
New Zealand Herald
Tertiary education leaders are predicting that New Zealand students will go to Australia after reports that most of our universities are not performing as well as they were. Of the six New Zealand universities which appeared in the QS World University ...
UCOL offers early childhood education degree in Wairarapa - Voxy
URL: UCOL offers early childhood education degree in Wairarapa
Voxy
Campus Principal Angela Hewitt says this will give students valuable face-to-face learning from an experienced and qualified lecturer as well as access to all UCOL Wairarapa support services. Angela Hewitt says the mixed mode delivery gives students ...
Voxy
Campus Principal Angela Hewitt says this will give students valuable face-to-face learning from an experienced and qualified lecturer as well as access to all UCOL Wairarapa support services. Angela Hewitt says the mixed mode delivery gives students ...
International Students Contributors to Local Economy - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: International Students Contributors to Local Economy
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Recent research conducted by Nelson Marlborough Instititue of Technology has shown that students who come to the top of the South Island to study have a huge impact on the local economy. The report shows that international students in Nelson, ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Recent research conducted by Nelson Marlborough Instititue of Technology has shown that students who come to the top of the South Island to study have a huge impact on the local economy. The report shows that international students in Nelson, ...
Students of the world - Southland Times
URL: Students of the world
Southland Times
Now in August 2011 participating schools – Central Southland College, Fiordland College, James Hargest College, Southland Boys' High School, Southland Girls' High School, St Peter's College and Waihopai School – have signed a Memorandum of ...
Southland Times
Now in August 2011 participating schools – Central Southland College, Fiordland College, James Hargest College, Southland Boys' High School, Southland Girls' High School, St Peter's College and Waihopai School – have signed a Memorandum of ...
Job creation seen in stadium - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Job creation seen in stadium Otago Daily Times ARL, with the help of University of Otago survey school students, has created three-dimensional images of the rugby stadiums in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin, which include an aerial tour of the respective cities. Mr Taylor said Sky Television was ... |
On-job training leads to success - Stuff.co.nz
URL: On-job training leads to success
Stuff.co.nz
Victoria Wilkes spent 16 years working for commercial interior designer and cartoonist Peter Bromhead, before stepping out on her own. When she did, in 2002, she didn't need to market or promote her work, having built up a loyal client base who ...
Stuff.co.nz
Victoria Wilkes spent 16 years working for commercial interior designer and cartoonist Peter Bromhead, before stepping out on her own. When she did, in 2002, she didn't need to market or promote her work, having built up a loyal client base who ...
Schools merger gives children top deal - Otago Daily Times
 Otago Daily Times | URL: Schools merger gives children top deal Otago Daily Times After amalgamation, (from left) former Brighton School pupil Daniel West (8) and former Ocean View School pupils Finn Carter (10) and Rachel Caderas (9) are best of friends at Big Rock Primary School. ... |
Paradox in teens' drinking habits - New Zealand Herald
URL: Paradox in teens' drinking habits
New Zealand Herald
More high school students are staying away from alcohol, despite - or perhaps because of - growing problems with youth binge drinking. A new Auckland University analysis of a 2007 survey of 9000 high school students has found ...
New Zealand Herald
More high school students are staying away from alcohol, despite - or perhaps because of - growing problems with youth binge drinking. A new Auckland University analysis of a 2007 survey of 9000 high school students has found ...
Drug busts at school - New Zealand Herald
URL: Drug busts at school
New Zealand Herald
The numbers of students being caught for drug offences are rising. Schools say this is a good thing, as it proves their harder line on drugs is working. More students are being caught for drug-related offences. ...
New Zealand Herald
The numbers of students being caught for drug offences are rising. Schools say this is a good thing, as it proves their harder line on drugs is working. More students are being caught for drug-related offences. ...
Drugs overtake booze among intermediate pupils - New Zealand Herald
URL: Drugs overtake booze among intermediate pupils
New Zealand Herald
Ministry of Education figures obtained under the Official Information Act reveal that 659 students were involved in drug, booze or smoking incidents in primary and intermediate schools last year, down from 696 in 2009. Some of the children were as ...
New Zealand Herald
Ministry of Education figures obtained under the Official Information Act reveal that 659 students were involved in drug, booze or smoking incidents in primary and intermediate schools last year, down from 696 in 2009. Some of the children were as ...
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