URL: Govt backs emerging Kiwi researchers
Steven Joyce | Science and Innovation
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the results of a review into the Rutherford Discovery Fellowships. Following feedback from the sector, changes have been made which will help ensure young researchers are supported in establishing their careers in New Zealand. A review of the scheme was undertaken last year seeking the views and insights from New Zealand’s science community...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Finding discipline-related problems, asking discipline-related questions
URL: Finding discipline-related problems, asking discipline-related questions
Shifting Thinking
The comments from Rachel Bolstad and NZteacher both point to the kinds of questions children ask. Ideally (in my mind) we want children to ask questions and find problems that are consistent with the ‘whole game’ they are playing – whether that is the game of science, mathematics, or – in the example I gave [...]
Shifting Thinking
The comments from Rachel Bolstad and NZteacher both point to the kinds of questions children ask. Ideally (in my mind) we want children to ask questions and find problems that are consistent with the ‘whole game’ they are playing – whether that is the game of science, mathematics, or – in the example I gave [...]
Online teaching and learning using multimedia: Web 2.0 and the ...
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( New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2010, p. 2). There are also TEC pressures to gain unit standards and “learners should be allowed to focus on some 'soft outcome' self management skills for the first three ...
( New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2010, p. 2). There are also TEC pressures to gain unit standards and “learners should be allowed to focus on some 'soft outcome' self management skills for the first three ...
Turia quiet in tertiary education role | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
URL: Turia quiet in tertiary education role | TEU - Tertiary Education Union
Since she became associate minister for tertiary education, skills and employment four months ago, Māori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has not.
Since she became associate minister for tertiary education, skills and employment four months ago, Māori Party co-leader Tariana Turia has not.
Aligning the standards in mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate
URL: Aligning the standards in mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate, describes how she worked with her department to align the standards in mathematics. The benefits were a greater emphasis on thinking and independent use of mathematics.
Anna Cox, head of mathematics at St Hilda's Collegiate, describes how she worked with her department to align the standards in mathematics. The benefits were a greater emphasis on thinking and independent use of mathematics.
Numbers game: the struggle to make maths fun - Stuff.co.nz
 Stuff.co.nz | URL: Numbers game: the struggle to make maths fun Stuff.co.nz As late as the mid-1980s, most states required just a year or two of maths in high school, according to a scholarly review of maths education trends by Alan Schoenfeld, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley. |
Auditor to check Otago schools - Otago Daily Times
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Otago Daily Times
By John Lewis on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 Five Otago schools are to be investigated by the Office of the Auditor-general as part of a nationwide review of funding in New Zealand's integrated schools. A spokeswoman for the office said auditors would collect ...
Otago Daily Times
By John Lewis on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 Five Otago schools are to be investigated by the Office of the Auditor-general as part of a nationwide review of funding in New Zealand's integrated schools. A spokeswoman for the office said auditors would collect ...
Find out when your school is being connected to UFB
URL: Find out when your school is being connected to UFB
This new area of the Ministry's enabling e-Learning website gives you information about when your school will be connected to Ultra Fast Broadband..
This new area of the Ministry's enabling e-Learning website gives you information about when your school will be connected to Ultra Fast Broadband..
He Kakano, developing Culturally Responsiveness Leadership to improve Maori ... - TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views
 TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views | URL: He Kakano, developing Culturally Responsiveness Leadership to improve Maori ... TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views A Maori Development Plan was also developed, with the whakaaro “One Size Fits One” at the back of their minds. The school also demanded that each student join an extra curricular activity along with the demand that each teacher join an extra curricular ... |
PBRF Quality Evaluation audit report released and consultation on ...
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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released a summary report from the first phase of an audit of the 2012 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation. The first phase of the audit was conducted ...
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released a summary report from the first phase of an audit of the 2012 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation. The first phase of the audit was conducted ...
Forum for NZ principals in Singapore
URL: Forum for NZ principals in Singapore
From July 1 to 7 2012 the Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) is holding a five-day professional development forum in Singapore for up to 15 New Zealand school principals. The purpose of the forum is to deepen New Zealand principals' awareness, understanding and knowledge of Singapore and Asia so that they can realise the region’s impact on New Zealand and better equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful 21st century global citizens...
From July 1 to 7 2012 the Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) is holding a five-day professional development forum in Singapore for up to 15 New Zealand school principals. The purpose of the forum is to deepen New Zealand principals' awareness, understanding and knowledge of Singapore and Asia so that they can realise the region’s impact on New Zealand and better equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful 21st century global citizens...
Building industry planning to add new apprentices - Voxy
URL: Building industry planning to add new apprentices
Voxy
In a recent survey, the Building and Construction Training Industry Organisation (BCITO) asked 618 construction employers for feedback on the sector and the BCITO's performance. BCITO Chief Executive Ruma Karaitiana said the industry was looking ...
Voxy
In a recent survey, the Building and Construction Training Industry Organisation (BCITO) asked 618 construction employers for feedback on the sector and the BCITO's performance. BCITO Chief Executive Ruma Karaitiana said the industry was looking ...
Students sent sexual images of classmate - TVNZ
URL: Students sent sexual images of classmate
TVNZ
A major policy review of cellphones and internet usage is underway at Golden Bay High School after pupils were suspended for sending sexual images of a classmate. With "sexting" incidents by predators making international and national headlines, ...
TVNZ
A major policy review of cellphones and internet usage is underway at Golden Bay High School after pupils were suspended for sending sexual images of a classmate. With "sexting" incidents by predators making international and national headlines, ...
Leading eLearning at St Margaret's College
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Brian Woods, the digital learning facilitator at St Margaret's College, outlines their approach to supporting students and teachers with eLearning. The process was disrupted by the Christchurch earthquake which prompted further thinking about the place of eLearning for students and teachers.
Brian Woods, the digital learning facilitator at St Margaret's College, outlines their approach to supporting students and teachers with eLearning. The process was disrupted by the Christchurch earthquake which prompted further thinking about the place of eLearning for students and teachers.
An End To Universities Massaging Their Research Rankings
URL: An End To Universities Massaging Their Research Rankings
TEU members welcome the Tertiary Education Commission’s attempt to end gaming of research funding.
TEU members welcome the Tertiary Education Commission’s attempt to end gaming of research funding.
Early childhood groups want more help for poor families
URL: Early childhood groups want more help for poor families
Education groups want the government to increase efforts to help more children from poor families access early childhood education.
Education groups want the government to increase efforts to help more children from poor families access early childhood education.
Digital careers showcased for students - Radio New Zealand
URL: Digital careers showcased for students
Radio New Zealand
Some Maori and Pacific islands students from 15 low-decile secondary schools in Auckland are attending workshops promoting careers in the information and digital technology sector. Accelerating Aotearoa of Auckland is hosting workshops at the Manukau ...
Radio New Zealand
Some Maori and Pacific islands students from 15 low-decile secondary schools in Auckland are attending workshops promoting careers in the information and digital technology sector. Accelerating Aotearoa of Auckland is hosting workshops at the Manukau ...
Leading foreign language school expands into Wellington
URL: Leading foreign language school expands into Wellington
New Zealand’s leading provider of European and Asian language and cultural services is opening a branch in Wellington CBD this month. Courses are delivered in conjunction with Wellington partner English Teaching College (ETC), which has been operating ...
New Zealand’s leading provider of European and Asian language and cultural services is opening a branch in Wellington CBD this month. Courses are delivered in conjunction with Wellington partner English Teaching College (ETC), which has been operating ...
School fruit an energy boost - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: School fruit an energy boost Auckland stuff.co.nz GOOD TUCKER: Onepoto Primary School students, from left, Falealupo Soa, 9, Siu Pasa, 10, and Kane Aickin, 9, tuck into their free morning tea from the government's Fruit In Schools programme. Daily fresh fruit has helped to reduce school sores and ... |
Art finds the right target in Boston - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: Art finds the right target in Boston Auckland stuff.co.nz Boston Taane wasn't well-behaved at school and was excluded at the age of 14. "I didn't like school so I was naughty," he says. His girlfriend at the time convinced him school was worth making an effort and for a while he tried to stay on the straight ... |
Unions against extra funding for school - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Teacher unions say the Government should not be propping up an ailing private school, with extra funding. The Ministry of Education has so far given Wanganui Collegiate more than $800000 in extra funding while it negotiates to become a state integrated ...
Radio New Zealand
Teacher unions say the Government should not be propping up an ailing private school, with extra funding. The Ministry of Education has so far given Wanganui Collegiate more than $800000 in extra funding while it negotiates to become a state integrated ...
Surprise at extra funding for ailing private school
URL: Surprise at extra funding for ailing private school
Teacher unions are outraged the government is propping up the well known private school, Wanganui Collegiate, with extra funding.
Teacher unions are outraged the government is propping up the well known private school, Wanganui Collegiate, with extra funding.
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