Education
Gain valuable insights into the New Zealand education sector through informative articles.
Discover the unique characteristics of the country’s education system, including its teaching methods, curriculum frameworks, and student support initiatives. Whether you are an educator, parent, or interested in the field of education, these articles provide a comprehensive overview of New Zealand’s commitment to promoting knowledge, creativity, and cultural diversity in its schools.
The articles below allow you to explore the challenges and successes of the education sector, and gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to New Zealand’s reputation for excellence in education.
- Dec- 2020 -8 December
South Auckland to Galápagos: culture and kōrero
Two school groups from opposite ends of the Pacific met up online recently to discover each other’s culture and create…
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Regulatory change to reduce choking hazards
To minimise the risk of children choking while eating, licensing criteria for early learning services are being amended. These changes…
Read More » - 8 December
Balancing the benefits of BYOD policies in primary schools
"...the teachers I spoke with said they considered app-based learning in primary school an ‘American fad’.
Read More » - 8 December
NCEA Level 1 changes announced
The Government is making changes to NCEA Level 1 to ensure it remains a strong, credible qualification that supports young…
Read More » - 1 December
Historic agreement to improve outcomes for Māori
Named the Kua Ea Outcomes Agreement, this pact aligns the strategic priorities of Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa with…
Read More » - 1 December
Reading online less fun than books, study finds
This is the latest in a series of MoE reports investigating why reading standards among Year 5 students in New…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -24 November
Op-Ed: Reimagine tomorrow for tamariki
Our national PLD priorities around localised curriculum is an excellent way to lead out on change in areas such as…
Read More » - 17 November
Career design tech targets Year 10s
The importance of self-awareness among students and the impact of artificial intelligence on future careers will be discussed as part…
Read More » - 17 November
MoE: Clear direction set for the education system
The NELP and the TES have eight specific priorities between them. These are:
Read More » - 3 November
The fight against racial bias in the classroom
Ms MacGregor-Reid admitted discrimination was an issue in New Zealand schools, saying they do not operate in isolation from society.
Read More » - 2 November
Is the NZ Curriculum built on ‘delusion’? Lipson defends report
Academic Briar Lipson has defended her controversial report which condemns the New Zealand education system, saying it has sparked essential…
Read More » - Oct- 2020 -27 October
How creative use of technology may have helped save schooling during the pandemic
It is estimated around half the world’s students’ schools remain shut down. All told, this has been a potentially damaging…
Read More » - 27 October
What is decoding? Literacy is evolving
Good decoding skills combine with a reader’s language comprehension to enable meaningful reading of a text.
Read More » - 21 October
Sustainability education: Is it more important than ever?
The students solved a problem they spotted in their community, just like our world leaders have had to do during…
Read More » - 20 October
Teachers, place the writing onus back on students!
Even though students write across all year levels and subjects, it can feel like they are scrambling to grasp what…
Read More » - 13 October
Study identifies behaviours that support children to develop self-control
New research using New Zealand’s largest longitudinal study of child development has identified key behaviours to support pre-school children to…
Read More » - 13 October
Teachers play a critical role in shaping girls’ future as coders
It doesn’t take long to help girls see a future for themselves in computer science, but it depends largely on…
Read More » - 13 October
Future teachers often think memorization is the best way to teach math and science – until they learn a different way
I found that college students who are taking courses to become teachers can change their beliefs of how science and…
Read More » - 6 October
Inclusive education during COVID-19: Lessons from teachers around the world
Almost all teachers have reported some significant positive changes for some students who were disengaged prior to COVID-19. A large…
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -22 September
Fostering self-confidence in the maths classroom
Mathematics is critical not just as a steppingstone along various STEM pathways but as part of a well-rounded education and…
Read More » - 15 September
Supporting a thriving wānanga sector to benefit Māori learners
Attempting to build a closer partnership with Māori and enhancing the quality of, and access to, Māori medium education, the…
Read More » - 15 September
Why some learners thrived throughout lockdown
In fact, for many students, it has been the return to school post-lockdown restrictions that has caused more problems.
Read More » - 12 September
Could academic streaming in New Zealand schools be on the way out? The evidence suggests it should be
The criticism should come as no surprise. Decades of research has shown streaming doesn’t lift achievement. While it may boost…
Read More » - 8 September
‘Lit therapy’ in the classroom: writing about trauma can be valuable, if done right
Vicarious trauma is a real threat. To help mitigate the risk of emotional contagion, teachers should check in with students…
Read More » - 8 September
We need public value from govt funding of the private Green School New Zealand
The criticisms from educators are that this decision conflicts with values we hold dear in New Zealand, especially the value…
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