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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]
Digital game plays with curriculum for the future
Friday, 26 February 2016, 4:43 pm | NZCER
NZCER has collaborated with Wellington-based game developers Gamelab in an exciting new venture to get people thinking about learning now and for the future. More >>
What is the state of te reo Maori in homes and communities?
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 8:04 am | NZCER
Researchers are gathering in Wellington today for a hui before heading out across Aotearoa New Zealand to begin an important new study of the Maori language. More >>
NZCER appoints new director
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 12:23 pm | NZCER
The Board of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) has today announced the appointment of Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive. More >>
The health of te reo in Māori homes and communities
Monday, 4 May 2015, 2:38 pm | NZCER
Te Ahu o te Reo project to measure the health of te reo in Māori homes and communities More >>
Making secondary schools great
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:15 am | NZCER
A hard-hitting new book says New Zealand can tackle educational disparity and make our secondary schools great. More >>
Report shows high achievement in New Zealand boys’ schools
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 12:56 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
A new report analyses achievement in state secondary boys’ schools and explores the top strategies used by high-performing schools. More >>
Survey of primary and intermediate schools
Monday, 5 May 2014, 12:48 pm | NZ Council for Educational Research
Primary and intermediate schools teachers enjoy their jobs and report high morale levels in the latest national survey of the sector by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER). More >>
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 >>
