Volume 92 Number 10. 17 June 2013
Latest articles
Correct pronunciation of a different language can be seen as a sign of respect. In the lead up to Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (July 1–7), KATE BLEASDALE speaks to schools working to integrate correct pronunciation of te reo into their school culture. Tamariki from Onuku Marae in Akaroa hold up a sign with the correct pronunciation of Akaroa. …read more
At the beginning of the year, the Christchurch Central Development Unit challenged the young people of Canterbury to come up with ideas for the best playground in the world, to be built in Christchurch’s new central city. The BNZ Amazing Place Playground Competition was open to all schools and early childhood education services in Canterbury and involved students up …read more
A tool to help develop the cultural competence of teachers of Māori students was piloted during 2011–2012. KATE BLEASDALE looks at case studies of the schools that participated in Tātaiako. As well as developing cultural competence, Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners aims to help educators develop better relationships with whānau, hapū, and iwi in their school community, …read more
In reflecting on an integrated curriculum project, SAM CUNNANE, head of Fraser High School’s Arts Faculty, highlights the features of effective pedagogy as outlined in the Social Sciences BES. Student Devon Stockman interviews graphic designer Alan Deare in his studio. “…I have to be honest, I love school at the moment. Passionfruit [Magazine] has actually given me a …read more
As well as the print Education Gazette, you can read the same stories online and sign up to have them delivered straight to your inbox. Signing up to Education Gazette article alerts means that the same day a new issue comes out, you will receive an email with the latest headlines. Each headline includes a small blurb about the story, …read more
Gifted Awareness Week starts today. Education Gazette looks at support available for gifted and talented students, their teachers, and families. Have you heard the saying: A rising tide floats all boats? Research has shown that this effect applies in gifted and talented education. When teachers respond to the needs of gifted and talented children, and enable differentiated learning within …read more
New stories How teachers can help us learn Students from Wellington College answer the question: “How can teachers help you learn?” http://bit.ly/ZQlYZe Universal design for learning Learning facilitator Chrissie Butler discusses Universal Design for Learning (UDL). http://bit.ly/15LwMXM New resources NCEA one decade on This report documents views and experiences of NCEA from NZCER’s 2012 National Survey of Secondary Schools. …read more
Board Alert About Vocational Pathways The new Vocational Pathways tool provides a clear framework to support all students to achieve NCEA Level 2 – the foundation for success to further education and work. The pathways enable students to see how their learning and achievement will be valued in the workplace and the types of jobs and further study options …read more
Budget 2013 Budget 2013 will deliver $172.5 million over four years in new investment for Early Childhood Education. This consists of: $80.5 million for Better Public Services 98 per cent goal $41.3m increase to Equity Funding $38.6m for a universal cost adjustment to ECE funding rates $12.1m for the establishment of Service Performance Fund. The Government is spending more …read more