Wairua (spirit) is threaded through the cultural beliefs, practices, and values of Māori, the indigenous peoples of New Zealand. It is an inherent part of the daily life and cultural vitality that is ...

In 2024, the Ministry of Education commissioned Te Wāhanga, NZCER’s Kaupapa Māori research unit, to conduct a literature review on the concept of “equity” in kura mana Māori motuhake - a term that ...

Recognising that assessment literacy is a complex construct comprised of knowledge, skills, and dispositions, the authors sought to better understand how teacher candidates develop assessment literacy ...

This report presents a summary of results from a 2024 survey of School Boards, developed by NZCER in collaboration with Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa—New Zealand School Boards’ ...

Despite implementation of significant legislation and policy initiatives related to human rights and inclusive practices, children with disabilities can still experience discrimination and exclusion ...

This paper puts forward a proposal for reviewing the role and purpose of standards in the context of national curriculum and assessment reform more generally. It seeks to commence the much-needed ...

This article has two aims. First, it conveys the results of a questionnaire and focus-group study. This study asked parents of 3- to 5-year-old children what they would like to help support their ...

From its foundation in 2004, Alfriston College has sought to be a school for the 2lst century. Extensive research and reflection by the foundation staff have resulted in a number of different ...

This report aims to provide emerging evidence of effective engagement with the Tūturu initiative through its second year of ...

Assessment practice suggested in Te Whariki, Aotearoa New Zealand's early childhood curriculum, aspires to involve parents in the planning for their child's learning. The narrative documentation of ...