Inquiry learning - from knowledge to understanding
17/02/12
Vic Hygate, Windsor School, explains how she carefully focuses her planning, then uses events and provocative statements to make inquiry relevant and fully engage her students.
The NZC Treaty of Waitangi Principle
24/01/12
This Update focuses on the New Zealand Curriculum principle of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for teaching, learning, and the school curriculum.
The algebra project at St Hilda's Collegiate
17/01/12
Anna Cox talks about her involvement in a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) - The algebra project.
What can parents do to help their children succeed at school?
28/11/11
Analyses of PisA data shows better student reading performance can be achieved through genuine parent interest and active engagement.
From community engagement in education to public engagement with education
28/11/11
This paper explores the purpose of different school-community initiatives and discusses the case for a wider public engagement in education.
Ako in action
15/11/11
In this series of engaging digital stories, eight New Zealand school leaders talk about how they have connected the learning they undertook, in three Ministry-funded professional learning programmes, to their professional practice.
NZC Update 15 - The future focus principle
07/11/11
This Update looks at the New Zealand Curriculum’s principle of future focus and at resources to support its implementation.
NZTA case studies
01/11/11
These case studies illustrate how three schools have explored road safety aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
Creating a culture of excellence
14/10/11
Alec Solomon from Albany Senior High School, discusses how he supports students to excel by creating 'a culture of excellence'.
Shaping education
10/10/11
Opportunity plus innovation to enhance education outcomes across greater Christchurch