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New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER)
NZCER inspires education.
We are an independent research and development organisation. Our research informs our publications, products, and services, which are used for all types of teaching and learning. Te Wāhanga is our kaupapa Māori research unit. NZCER includes NZCER Press and Psychological Test Services.
New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) - Latest News [Page 4]
Insights into the impact of National Standards in schools
Friday, 29 November 2013, 9:55 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Findings from a new survey of primary and intermediate schools provide insights into the impact of National Standards in schools. NZCER conducted a national survey of primary and intermediate schools in mid-2013, drawing responses from principals (total: ... More >>
NZCER comments on National Standards aggregated data
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 4:09 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
The aggregated National Standards data released today provides some indicative information about student achievement but it is far too early to be definitive about national trends. More >>
Time to reshape New Zealand’s self-managing school model
Monday, 3 December 2012, 9:36 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A book released this week recommends fundamental changes to how New Zealand organises its education system, including the government agencies, boards of trustees and the way schools are connected to each other. More >>
Samoan NCEA Book Launched During Samoan Language Week
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 11:02 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Media release 30 May 2012 Samoan NCEA Book Launched During Samoan Language Week The Samoan translation of a book to help students and parents better understand NCEA has been launched during Samoan language week. More >>
Hui explores kaupapa Māori research
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:48 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A hui being held at Wellington’s Pipitea marae today and tomorrow, 5-6 May, is exploring the challenges of kaupapa Māori research. More >>
75 years – and looking ahead - NZCER news
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 2:50 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
NZCER was established in 1934 so we’re celebrating our 75th birthday this year. One of our aims is to lead debate about important education issues, and we are doing this through a series of conferences throughout the year. Information about our 75th ... More >>
E-Research Ed Nov 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 10:22 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Progressive Achievement Tests; national surveys of schools; Beeby fellowship; Students’ perceptions of science; Adult literacy assessment tool; student engagement survey More >>
Being Mäori-Päkehä
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 4:22 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new book from NZCER Press delves into the experience of being a New Zealander of Mäori-Päkehä descent. More >>
Researchers respond on national testing policy
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 12:58 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A move to compulsory national testing in primary schools will do nothing to improve student achievement on its own, says New Zealand Council for Educational Research chief researcher Cathy Wylie. More >>
Career development, not guidance, emerging issue
Thursday, 22 June 2006, 4:07 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
Career management and development, rather than traditional career guidance, are emerging as important factors in supporting young people to think about, and progress, their professional and personal futures. More >>
NCEA gets students' thumbs up, now they understand
Friday, 2 December 2005, 4:33 pm | NZ Council For Education Research
Students studying across all three levels of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) regard the assessment as a valuable qualification, and believe their teachers and parents do as well. More >>
NZCER / TEFANZ educational media awards announced
Friday, 28 October 2005, 12:04 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
Radio New Zealand’s Gael Woods is the winner of the 2005 New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) / Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand (TEFANZ) Excellence in Educational Journalism award. More >>
Knowledge age not industrial age education needed
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 9:36 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new book looking at the future of education and the knowledge society challenges the current education system, concluding that many of the ideas that drive it are no longer appropriate as we move into the knowledge age. More >>
2005 Beeby Fellow named
Friday, 15 April 2005, 10:44 am | NZ Council For Education Research
Jannie van Hees of the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education has been selected as the recipient of the 2005 Beeby Fellowship. More >>
Key Findings From Survey Of Secondary Schools 2003
Friday, 26 November 2004, 3:25 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
This summary reports key findings from the National Survey of Secondary Schools carried out by NZCER in mid-2003. Ninety-five principals from a range of school types and deciles, 744 teachers from a range of curriculum subjects, 180 school trustees and ... More >>
First national secondary school survey for 10 yrs
Friday, 26 November 2004, 3:24 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
The New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) today released a comprehensive national survey of secondary schools, the first systematic survey of its type in more than a decade. The survey looks at a wide range of issues including funding, ... More >>
2004 Excellence in Educational Journalism Award
Thursday, 8 April 2004, 5:26 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
The Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa and The New Zealand Council for Educational Research invite entries for More >>
Enjoyment the key to NCEA students’ subject choice
Tuesday, 6 April 2004, 3:06 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
Enjoyment the key to NCEA students’ subject choice … as long as it’s challenging and interesting More >>
Monitoring progress in spelling
Friday, 19 March 2004, 10:05 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
This book provides a useful tool for professionals who monitor children's progress in written spelling. Parents who wish to understand how children's written spelling develops will also find it a helpful overview. More >>
‘Educultural’ learning vital for teaching
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 9:28 am | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new book focussing on ‘educultural’ education has highlighted the need for the country’s teachers to gain a better understanding of their culture and the culture of others if teaching and learning in the classroom is to become more effective. More >>
