URL: Focus on quality will raise achievement
Hekia Parata | Education
Education Minister Hekia Parata today said the National-led Government’s focus on teaching quality will raise achievement and ensure our young people get the skills they need to reach their potential. “I’m proud that Budget 2012 will invest an extra $511.9 million into education over the next four years despite the difficult financial environment we are living in,” Ms Parata said. “As I announced yesterday, that money will be invested into quality frontline education services...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Science, Innovation and Technology to power the Taniwha Economy
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Pita Sharples | Māori Affairs
New Zealand’s economic future will be determined by our ability to connect businesses with science, innovation and technology, says Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples...
Pita Sharples | Māori Affairs
New Zealand’s economic future will be determined by our ability to connect businesses with science, innovation and technology, says Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples...
Hikohiko te Uira: Māori Science and Innovation Forum - “Powering the Taniwha Economy”
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Pita Sharples | Māori Affairs
The World Economic Forum has identified scientific innovation as one of the most – if not the most – important drivers of our global economy. Political and economic turbulence in some developed, western economies make it even more important for us in the Asia-Pacific region to keep our eye on the prize. The prize, as always, is the development, growth and wellbeing of our people, now and into the future...
Pita Sharples | Māori Affairs
The World Economic Forum has identified scientific innovation as one of the most – if not the most – important drivers of our global economy. Political and economic turbulence in some developed, western economies make it even more important for us in the Asia-Pacific region to keep our eye on the prize. The prize, as always, is the development, growth and wellbeing of our people, now and into the future...
Green Ribbon finalists announced
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Amy Adams | Environment
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced 35 finalists for the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. “The awards reflect the broad range of environmental challenges that New Zealand faces and the actions being taken to address them,” Ms Adams says...
Amy Adams | Environment
Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced 35 finalists for the 2012 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment. “The awards reflect the broad range of environmental challenges that New Zealand faces and the actions being taken to address them,” Ms Adams says...
An addictive environment: New Zealand film production workers ...
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New Zealand Council for Educational Research, New Zealand. Jocelyn Handy⇓. Massey University, New Zealand. Jocelyn Handy, School of Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand.
New Zealand Council for Educational Research, New Zealand. Jocelyn Handy⇓. Massey University, New Zealand. Jocelyn Handy, School of Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand.
Hekia Parata: Raising achievement for all in Budget 2012 - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Hekia Parata: Raising achievement for all in Budget 2012
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
To do that we will: 1. Invest an additional $60 million over four years to boost new teacher- recruitment and training 2. Ensure that student teachers are equipped with the best teaching practices for 21st century learning 3. Shift to a post-graduate ...
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
To do that we will: 1. Invest an additional $60 million over four years to boost new teacher- recruitment and training 2. Ensure that student teachers are equipped with the best teaching practices for 21st century learning 3. Shift to a post-graduate ...
Review of CIAGE
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National Standards News
A discussion paper on Career, Information, Advice, Guidance and Education (CIAGE) has been released and The Ministry of Education are seeking feedback. The purpose of this discussion paper is to better understand what happens now in CIAGE, test the understanding of problems and barriers to improvement, and seek views on how we can improve CIAGE for learners and their families.
The discussion paper and response process can be accessed online.
The deadline for responses is 5pm on 15 June 2012.
Should you wish to contact the Ministry of Education to discuss this please email: Career.Review@minedu.govt.nz
National Standards News
A discussion paper on Career, Information, Advice, Guidance and Education (CIAGE) has been released and The Ministry of Education are seeking feedback. The purpose of this discussion paper is to better understand what happens now in CIAGE, test the understanding of problems and barriers to improvement, and seek views on how we can improve CIAGE for learners and their families.
The discussion paper and response process can be accessed online.
The deadline for responses is 5pm on 15 June 2012.
Should you wish to contact the Ministry of Education to discuss this please email: Career.Review@minedu.govt.nz
How many marks out of 10, then? - New Zealand Herald
URL: How many marks out of 10, then?
New Zealand Herald
Unlike National Standards, which the principals know are useless, hopeless and ineffective, even where they haven't been introduced. Or charter schools, which the principals also know won't work. They know this. They do. They just do.
New Zealand Herald
Unlike National Standards, which the principals know are useless, hopeless and ineffective, even where they haven't been introduced. Or charter schools, which the principals also know won't work. They know this. They do. They just do.
OECD report critical of performance pay for teachers - Voxy
URL: OECD report critical of performance pay for teachers
Voxy
"But National Standards simply do not provide any basis for discussion because what is absolutely clear is that performance pay based on dodgy National Standards would have a detrimental effect on our education system." "Let's not forget that we have ...
Voxy
"But National Standards simply do not provide any basis for discussion because what is absolutely clear is that performance pay based on dodgy National Standards would have a detrimental effect on our education system." "Let's not forget that we have ...
Primary teachers oppose teacher training shift - Radio New Zealand
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Radio New Zealand
Primary school teachers and principals say the Government's plan to reduce primary teacher training to a one-year postgraduate qualification is a mistake. The Government wants to replace the degree in teaching with a postgraduate diploma, ...
Radio New Zealand
Primary school teachers and principals say the Government's plan to reduce primary teacher training to a one-year postgraduate qualification is a mistake. The Government wants to replace the degree in teaching with a postgraduate diploma, ...
Minister Buying a Cheaper Future with Class-Size Increases - Scoop.co.nz (press release)
URL: Minister Buying a Cheaper Future with Class-Size Increases
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Young Labour spokesperson Benjamin Ross argues the Minister's goal of "improving quality teaching" is admirable, but should focus on expertise, skills and experience, not National Standards, performance pay and charter schools.
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Young Labour spokesperson Benjamin Ross argues the Minister's goal of "improving quality teaching" is admirable, but should focus on expertise, skills and experience, not National Standards, performance pay and charter schools.
Class size plan stuns - Taranaki Daily News
 Taranaki Daily News | URL: Class size plan stuns Taranaki Daily News Taranaki principals have balked at the Government's decision to increase class sizes and save millions of dollars. Yesterday Education Minister Hekia Parata announced that the way schools are funded would change and as a result about 90 per cent of ... |
Larger classes move sparks alarm - New Zealand Herald
URL: Larger classes move sparks alarm
New Zealand Herald
"The class size debate and the research is unequivocal - smaller class sizes benefit students and are better for them. "As a teacher, if you could have 20 kids, that was great. It's going to personalise the class and have a more focused programme, ...
New Zealand Herald
"The class size debate and the research is unequivocal - smaller class sizes benefit students and are better for them. "As a teacher, if you could have 20 kids, that was great. It's going to personalise the class and have a more focused programme, ...
Editorial: Size matters, but excellence even more so - New Zealand Herald
URL: Editorial: Size matters, but excellence even more so
New Zealand Herald
Even the Treasury, which suggested the move this year, believes class size does matter. But it said the quality of teaching mattered more, and in a world where Governments had to make trade-offs, this was one that would have minimal effect on pupil ...
New Zealand Herald
Even the Treasury, which suggested the move this year, believes class size does matter. But it said the quality of teaching mattered more, and in a world where Governments had to make trade-offs, this was one that would have minimal effect on pupil ...
Political round-up: Arguments rage over class sizes - New Zealand Herald
URL: Political round-up: Arguments rage over class sizes
New Zealand Herald
... Post Primary Teachers' Association, Canterbury Primary Principals' Association, and the NZ Educational Institute - joined, naturally, by Labour and the Greens - see Kate Shuttleworth's Sharp response to planned class size changes.
New Zealand Herald
... Post Primary Teachers' Association, Canterbury Primary Principals' Association, and the NZ Educational Institute - joined, naturally, by Labour and the Greens - see Kate Shuttleworth's Sharp response to planned class size changes.
'Devil will be in the detail' – principals - Gisborne Herald
URL: 'Devil will be in the detail' – principals
Gisborne Herald
Gisborne Primary Principals Association president Judy Nicoll is concerned about the proposed class size increase. “It will have an impact on teacher's capacity to do their job. The move is contrary to the Government's focus on helping under-achievers.
Gisborne Herald
Gisborne Primary Principals Association president Judy Nicoll is concerned about the proposed class size increase. “It will have an impact on teacher's capacity to do their job. The move is contrary to the Government's focus on helping under-achievers.
Parents will welcome the focus on quality teaching . . . - Gisborne Herald
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Gisborne Herald
Class size does matter. Struggling pupils, especially, benefit from the greater opportunity for one-on-one tuition possible in smaller classes. International evidence shows that the quality of teaching matters more, though.
Gisborne Herald
Class size does matter. Struggling pupils, especially, benefit from the greater opportunity for one-on-one tuition possible in smaller classes. International evidence shows that the quality of teaching matters more, though.
Class sizes set to increase - SunLive
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SunLive
Charmaine's oldest son Jordon is in his first year at Boys' College and she says in certain subjects, the increase in class size will not affect him, but there is a risk of him not learning as much. “I can see the pros and cons of it.
SunLive
Charmaine's oldest son Jordon is in his first year at Boys' College and she says in certain subjects, the increase in class size will not affect him, but there is a risk of him not learning as much. “I can see the pros and cons of it.
Parata signals bigger school classes - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Parata signals bigger school classes
Stuff.co.nz
Results from the controversial National Standards were also likely to be included in a new appraisal system that would lead to performance-based rewards, including pay. Education unions and opposition MPs attacked most of the plans, ...
Stuff.co.nz
Results from the controversial National Standards were also likely to be included in a new appraisal system that would lead to performance-based rewards, including pay. Education unions and opposition MPs attacked most of the plans, ...
Low decile schools to suffer from reforms - teachers - 3News NZ
 3News NZ | URL: Low decile schools to suffer from reforms - teachers 3News NZ By Tova O'Brien Teachers at poorer schools say it is their students who will suffer most under the Government's education reforms. Teacher numbers will be capped, performance pay will be introduced and many classes will get bigger. |
Sharp response to planned class size changes - New Zealand Herald
URL: Sharp response to planned class size changes
New Zealand Herald
By Kate Shuttleworth Plans to raise class sizes in primary and secondary schools and monitor teacher achievement have received a sharp response. Funding figures from next week's Budget, released today by Education Minister Hekia Parata, show school and ...
New Zealand Herald
By Kate Shuttleworth Plans to raise class sizes in primary and secondary schools and monitor teacher achievement have received a sharp response. Funding figures from next week's Budget, released today by Education Minister Hekia Parata, show school and ...
Principals cynical over changes - Waikato Times
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Waikato Times
Education Minister Hekia Parata yesterday announced the funding formula for schools would change, with primary schools facing a significant increase in class numbers. Schools will have the power to decide their own class sizes, but changes from the ...
Waikato Times
Education Minister Hekia Parata yesterday announced the funding formula for schools would change, with primary schools facing a significant increase in class numbers. Schools will have the power to decide their own class sizes, but changes from the ...
Educational outcomes | Kiwiblog
URL: Educational outcomes | Kiwiblog
Let's go right back to Slide 7, where we find that “Measuring student learning outcomes in key subjects” (ie National standards) is awarded the dunce prize as the least effective policy measure in improving educational performance. I know, I know, we knew that already but National, JK, ..... 2) How many of the additional teachers at secondary level came about because of the change to NCEA and internal assessment? Allan Peachey commented in his book on how he ...
Let's go right back to Slide 7, where we find that “Measuring student learning outcomes in key subjects” (ie National standards) is awarded the dunce prize as the least effective policy measure in improving educational performance. I know, I know, we knew that already but National, JK, ..... 2) How many of the additional teachers at secondary level came about because of the change to NCEA and internal assessment? Allan Peachey commented in his book on how he ...
General Debate 17 May 2012 | Kiwiblog
URL: General Debate 17 May 2012 | Kiwiblog
Its in the first three years I see many of our educational achievement deficiencies possibly being avoided. Years 11,12 and 12 are for a minority,essential and for a minority. Todays problems are for the 20% of underchievers.
Its in the first three years I see many of our educational achievement deficiencies possibly being avoided. Years 11,12 and 12 are for a minority,essential and for a minority. Todays problems are for the 20% of underchievers.
Education funding | Kiwiblog
URL: Education funding | Kiwiblog
John Hartevelt at Stuff reports: School class sizes are going up and the Government is working on performance pay for teachers, Education Minister Hekia Parata. ... to one to 29, there would be a single ratio of one to 27.5. The ratio for students sitting NCEA at years 11, 12 and 13 would be standardised at one to 17.3, instead of the existing range of between one to 17 and one to 23. “These ratios are a funding formula – they are how we as a Government fund schools.
John Hartevelt at Stuff reports: School class sizes are going up and the Government is working on performance pay for teachers, Education Minister Hekia Parata. ... to one to 29, there would be a single ratio of one to 27.5. The ratio for students sitting NCEA at years 11, 12 and 13 would be standardised at one to 17.3, instead of the existing range of between one to 17 and one to 23. “These ratios are a funding formula – they are how we as a Government fund schools.
NZ POLITICS DAILY: Hot for teachers
URL: NZ POLITICS DAILY: Hot for teachers
Has National launched a political assault on the education sector and, if so, is it bravery or stupidity?
Special ceremony honours Maori graduates - Massey News (press release)
 Massey News (press release) | URL: Special ceremony honours Maori graduates Massey News (press release) Fifty-six Maori graduates attended the special ceremony in Palmerston North yesterday, which was also the last for Professor Sir Mason Durie, in his role as Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Maori and Pasifika). A teacher, trustee and former head girl of ... |
City’s tertiary educators team up for Maori careers expo
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UCOL is once again hosting the Kia Maia Careers Expo for 2012. In its third year, the annual event is a cooperative initiative, involving Te Wananga -o -Aotearoa, Te Wananga-o-Raukawa, Massey University, START Youth Transition Services, and UCOL, ...
UCOL is once again hosting the Kia Maia Careers Expo for 2012. In its third year, the annual event is a cooperative initiative, involving Te Wananga -o -Aotearoa, Te Wananga-o-Raukawa, Massey University, START Youth Transition Services, and UCOL, ...
High school lifts boys' achievement - Auckland stuff.co.nz
 Auckland stuff.co.nz | URL: High school lifts boys' achievement Auckland stuff.co.nz The principal of Kelston Boys High School was on a mission last year to up the achievement of his Maori and Pacific Island students, overturning a perception that his school was a place where only sportsmen would excel. "We do have a strong sporting ... |
Alarm over proposal to shut schools for disabled - New Zealand Herald
 Voxy | URL: Alarm over proposal to shut schools for disabled New Zealand Herald Pupils can attend for up to two years and they live on-campus. A staff member at one of the schools said the proposal came as "a bit of a shock". Robert Chalklen, who is a family support social worker at Halswell school, said he was concerned students ... |
Music school needs to change - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Music school needs to change
Stuff.co.nz
Professor Ed Adelson says the University of Canterbury's School of Music needs to forge new relationships with community music organisations and performing ensembles, provide new levels of support for music education in schools, ...
Stuff.co.nz
Professor Ed Adelson says the University of Canterbury's School of Music needs to forge new relationships with community music organisations and performing ensembles, provide new levels of support for music education in schools, ...
Australasian ICSEI Interactive Symposium
URL: Australasian ICSEI Interactive Symposium
Join this International Congress of School Effectiveness and School Improvement symposium.
Waipuna Lodge, Auckland, New Zealand
25 October 2012
Join this International Congress of School Effectiveness and School Improvement symposium.
Waipuna Lodge, Auckland, New Zealand
25 October 2012
School making progress on changes - The Daily Post
URL: School making progress on changes
The Daily Post
The school is also drawing heart from the assessors' praise for the school's focus on promoting Maori student success, the quality of the teaching and achievement in its junior school, and the success of its non-Ministry of Education qualification ...
The Daily Post
The school is also drawing heart from the assessors' praise for the school's focus on promoting Maori student success, the quality of the teaching and achievement in its junior school, and the success of its non-Ministry of Education qualification ...
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