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.
- May- 2020 -19 May
Distance learning – thoughts on inclusive design
We are in the transition period between “Learning at home” and returning to our education settings. It’s messy and we’re…
Read More » - 12 May
Level 2 rules: Staggered response as schools reopen
Larger schools have been encouraged to stagger Year level returns and parents worried about risk can make transition arrangements... The…
Read More » - 12 May
Environmental activism goes digital in lockdown – but could it change the movement for good?
When social distancing measures are eased, will protests return to the streets, or do these digital events mark a turning…
Read More » - 12 May
Lockdown lessons signal sweeping change for educators
Could the lockdown period act as a catalyst for education reforms that many educators have sought? If so, what should…
Read More » - 5 May
The vā that binds: a Pasifika education story during Covid-19
Op-Ed: As we rethink learning in light of Covid-19, any review must go wider than technology and inequity when it…
Read More » - 5 May
Engaging junior learners and whānau from home
Teaching and learning is all a bit of a puzzle right now; not a simple child’s one with only one…
Read More » - Apr- 2020 -28 April
Nanogirl teams up with teachers and TVNZ to broadcast free STEM lessons
Free teacher notes to plan lessons in advance for Year 4 – 8 students school children have been developed in…
Read More » - 28 April
So… you’re the teacher now? Tips and strategies for whānau navigating learning at home
I’m going to bust some myths and answer some FAQs for all the whānau out there navigating these new waters,…
Read More » - 28 April
Beautiful, creative resources ready for teachers as schools go back
This selection of arts-based primary school resources, developed by a team at the University of Auckland, are free to download…
Read More » - 21 April
Expect low attendance when schools reopen next week, Ardern says
"Under level three, the vast majority of children will still be learning from home, so we expect that a large…
Read More » - 21 April
Adapting theatre to digital learning: The value of play and creativity in isolation
Digital modes of theatre and performance may be more effective ways for children to learn during lockdown and isolation...
Read More » - 21 April
Thinking differently: distance learning in senior primary
As you design a virtual home programme consider whether there is an appropriate balance of screen and non-screen time. On…
Read More » - 21 April
How to gamify your remote learning classroom
Teachers are, for example, using an online community tool, called Discord. “It’s mostly used by video gamers who might create…
Read More » - 14 April
Gov rushes to roll out learning from home for all NZ kids
The 4 channels for learners include print copies, additional devices and wifi connection support, TV programming and online resources for…
Read More » - 7 April
‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them
With many Zoomombing attacks being on educational institutions, it’s likely a large number of these trolls are simply mischievous students…
Read More » - 7 April
NZ’s first wholly digital high school lends Ministry a hand
Video conferencing doesn't work with more than 15 students but emerging facial recognition technology may help teachers with larger classes…
Read More » - 7 April
Learning at home: start with relationships
Ākonga and whānau will look to you for guidance and support as they adjust to thinking about learning at home,…
Read More » - Mar- 2020 -31 March
Video conferencing & distance learning ideas to liven up lockdown
We toiled through Twitter to find some of the coolest, simplest strategies teachers are using around the world.
Read More » - 31 March
Checklist for successfully implementing remote learning in NZ schools
There are multiple considerations and issues at play – from the level of access students have to the internet and…
Read More » - 31 March
Education Secretary given emergency powers during lockdown
Schools no longer have a vote in whether they can reopen, move online or shutdown, based on the latest government…
Read More » - 31 March
How to talk to children about COVID-19
Children take their cues from you. If you display anxiety, they will pick up on it.
Read More » - 24 March
5 ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to coronavirus
It’s not realistic to think that instructors can rejig their face-to-face course into a fully robust online format in a…
Read More » - 24 March
6 strategies to juggle work and young kids at home: it’s about flexibility and boundaries
Surviving lockdown once schools close today... The line between teacher and parent will blur! Self-care is essential.
Read More » - 17 March
How can school leaders and teachers be the change we want to see?
I watch teachers and intervention specialists increase their knowledge, establish appropriate assessments tools, access resources and decodable texts, and ultimately…
Read More » - 10 March
50 schools receive $7.2m Pacific maths programme
“Complex maths is embedded in Pacific cultures and expanding DMIC is about reclaiming our mathematics legacy to ensure our Pacific…
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