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.
- Sep- 2012 -9 September
Breaking out of the box – An introduction to the principles of Modern Learning Environments
In the field of educational facilities I believe we are on the cusp of a major change in both thinking…
Read More » - 9 September
Technology focus brings improved outlook for the deaf
Just a decade or two ago, deafness or serious hearing impairment usually meant a fairly bleak future for those affected.…
Read More » - May- 2012 -27 May
Learning MY way
Have you attended conferences, read articles and listened to experts speak about the way in which teachers and schools are…
Read More » - Feb- 2012 -29 February
Broadband rollout ushers in e-learning revolution
New Zealand’s methods of education are in for huge changes over the next few years as the Government rolls out…
Read More » - 29 February
Marina View TV makes an international impact
It had humble beginnings but the television programme making unit at Marina View School in Auckland’s West Harbour is likely…
Read More » - 29 February
Rapid change ahead
The first keynote speaker was American scientist, author and futurist, Dr Jack Bacon, who told his audience of several hundred…
Read More » - 29 February
ULearn ticks the boxes again
Ulearn11, hosted in Rotorua in October, was a resounding success on every level, according to organisers at CORE Education. More…
Read More » - 29 February
Chasing a Lamborghini
Speaking on the topic of Innovation – Lamborghini or lemon? – Associate professor Graham Atkin focused on connecting innovation to…
Read More » - 29 February
Authentic learning with the mobile phone
How much should be spent on ICT devices for students is a contentious subject – a dichotomy between what will…
Read More » - 29 February
Poor eyesight = poor learning
Poor eyesight will almost certainly affect a pupil’s ability to learn. Research shows that 80 per cent of a child’s…
Read More » - Oct- 2011 -17 October
Innovative e-learning programme helps international students settle in
Macleans College, one of New Zealand’s largest secondary schools, is leading the way with its innovative use of a New…
Read More » - 17 October
21st-century learning at Scots College
Schools today in New Zealand face a real challenge in preparing 21st-century learners. We are now educating students who will…
Read More » - 5 October
Autism Spectrum Disorder: An invisible disability
Autism and Asperger syndrome remain relatively unknown disabilities among the general population despite having a higher incidence than cerebral palsy…
Read More » - 5 October
Sound Therapy: That sweet, sweet sound
Of all the learning difficulties attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are two of the most challenging…
Read More » - 5 October
Teachers need to talk to adults too
One of the biggest gaps I see in the training of teachers is how to relate better to adults. As…
Read More » - 5 October
Are we bullying the bullies?
Finding out New Zealand leads the world in something can give us a bit of a thrill. Our small country…
Read More » - 5 October
Why cultural exchanges are win-wins
The OE is something of a New Zealand institution and nowadays many high school students are getting ahead of the…
Read More » - 5 October
Screening and sorting – still with us
For most young Kiwis, ICT is an integral part of life: texting, messaging, online gaming, chat rooms, blogging, podcasting and…
Read More » - 5 October
Enabling schools through ICT
With the evolution of IT and increased digital capability, it is important to consider how learning is progressing – an…
Read More » - 5 October
Post-EQ site sharing with Shirley Boys’ High School: a host’s perspective
Post-February 22, Christchurch schools have adapted our vocabularies to reflect our new way of working. Words such as “site sharing”…
Read More » - 4 October
Read all about it
Newspapers used to be something that Dad buried his head in at the end of a long day. Nowadays, however,…
Read More » - 4 October
Counselling: Coping after a disaster
The morning of Saturday September 4 2010 will be remembered by Cantabrians as the day the earth shook. The earthquake…
Read More » - 4 October
Dyspraxia: The hidden handicap
Dyspraxia is a difficult disorder to diagnose – it affects different people in different ways, at different stages of development…
Read More » - 4 October
Banking: It’s a numbers game
Financial knowledge is a basic life skill and something that everyone, particularly students, should have access to, believes Lyn Morris,…
Read More » - 4 October
Truancy: Making school the place to be
Discover the challenges of truancy in New Zealand schools and the efforts being made to improve attendance rates and engagement.
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