Education news

The end of open-plan classrooms

The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school

Helping disenfranchised young people

An AUT expert in Alternative Education would like to see vulnerable young people better provided for in mainstream secondary schools.

Why we need a national languages policy

A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.

Kiwi kids once led the world in reading

In some areas, the 1953 syllabus seems more progressive than the current curriculum.

Why children are unprepared for school

It is too simplistic to place the blame on parents for 5-year-olds turning up not ready to start their schooling, writes Stuart Deerness.

Māori knowledge of animals

Teachers now have new groundbreaking classroom resources on Māori knowledge of animals, and Māori concepts as they relate to animal ethics.

A closer look at school zone fraud

The teacher a child has matters more than the school they attend, says Senior Lecturer Stuart Deerness.

Enhancing education for young Samoans

Research led by AUT academics shows how to enhance early childhood education for Samoan pepe meamea (infants and toddlers).

Standardised testing in NZ schools

What do education academics have to say about the proposal to introduce "checkpoint" tests at the country's primary and secondary schools?

Cellphone ban might be a distraction

Research suggests a blanket ban on cellphones in schools would make only a small difference to grades