The first of two items for my Kiwi readers as they begin their work week. Note the Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko, the National Digital Readiness Programme item about a third of the way down.
Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tīnā
Tēnā koutou katoa – we trust you’ve eased back into the term nicely. Some big findings from us in recent weeks, notably the latest mathematics and health achievement data via our collaboration with the Educational Assessment Research Unit at Otago University.
If you haven’t already seen that, it’s just below – along with several new publications from our research and press arms. We hope you find it useful!
New findings for student achievement in mathematics and health
The National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) – a collaboration between NZCER and the University of Otago – has released its 2022 findings on student achievement in mathematics & statistics, and health & physical education.
The study analysed results from a nationally representative sample of Year 4 and Year 8 students in both subjects, providing a reliable snapshot of student achievement that builds on previous analysis.
Overall, achievement remained stable compared to previous assessments for both year groups. However there were slight but statistically significant declines for ākonga Māori, Pacific learners and girls in mathematics at Year 8.
Both reports, as well as summaries of findings for each, can be found below.
New publication – Evaluation of Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko, National Digital Readiness Programme
Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko, the National Digital Readiness Programme, was a bilingual and bicultural programme designed to support teachers, kaiako, principals, and tumuaki to feel confident and well equipped to be ready to implement the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko (DT & HM) curriculum content.
Over 3 years, Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko designed and delivered online and face-to-face workshops, resources, learning opportunities, and support for teachers and school leaders in Māori-medium and English-medium settings.
NZCER was an embedded evaluation partner for Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko. Through the collaborative development of theories of change, the evaluation helped to clarify the ideas and assumptions that underpinned the design and delivery of Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko, identify the programme’s intended outcomes, and develop measures to track how the programme’s activities contributed to achieving these outcomes.
Read the full report here
Whatua Tū Aka Full Proposal applications for funding closing in August
Full Proposal applications to the Whatua Tū Aka pathway of the Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) are due by 5pm, Thursday 24 August 2023.
The TLRI is administered by NZCER, and funds research projects that aim to improve learner outcomes in Aotearoa. The Whatua Tū Aka pathway is committed to improving equity for Māori learners by supporting kaupapa Māori educational research.
Applications are invited in either te reo Māori or English. Further information and guidance about how to submit a Full Proposal application to the TLRI’s Whatua Tū Aka pathway can be found here.
Please note that this call for Full Proposals is not for the Open Pathway, where a shortlisting process has taken place.
Catch our kaimahi at upcoming conferences!
Members of the NZCER team will be presenting some of our latest findings at conferences in the coming weeks. If you’re heading along to the following, come and say hello!
NASDAP Conference, August 2-4, Te Whanganui-a-Tara: Education Advisor Melissa Denzler will be presenting Supporting culturally sustaining practices for change – resource and ideas building. We will also have an NZCER Press stall, featuring our latest pukapuka (including the new Russell Bishop book, Leading to the North East).
Te Pūtahi Nui, August 3-4, Rotorua: Kairangahau Matua Māori Nicola Bright will be speaking to Research that supports Māori aspirations, including some findings from our Me aro ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one: wāhine Māori in leadership work!
NZ Area Schools Association Conference, August 24-25, Rotorua: Kairangahau Matua Mohamed Alansari will be a keynote speaker, discussing What do we know about good teaching practices in area schools.
Leading to the North-East: Ensuring the fidelity of relationship-based learning
The new book from Russell Bishop
Me mutu pea i konei – we look forward to sharing more with you all very soon.
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