The first is of interest to parents, schools and youth organisations or anyone who wants to engage with how children and ...

The research involved a case study of one full primary school participating in the pilot PLD programme Pūtoi Rito: School Communities of Readers offered by the National Library in 2025. The programme ...

This report provides analysis of public feedback on a draft relationships and sexuality education (RSE) framework, developed as part of The New Zealand Curriculum Refresh. The feedback covered the ...

This report presents findings from a survey of 289 School Board members, representing around 10% of School Boards. We asked ...

This article draws on an empirical study that suggests useful practical strategies for representing progression in history, especially regarding historical empathy. It also demonstrates how teachers ...

Early childhood curricula are designed to provide young children with a range of experiences and interactions in order to grow their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for learning. New Zealand early ...

Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki includes the explanation that “A weaver weaves in new strands of harakeke or pandanus as their whāriki expands…” (Ministry of Education, ...

Teachers’ pedagogical knowledge is often evident in mantra-like phrases that act as shortcut explanations for professional actions, or as principles of practice. Five key mantras for good practice in ...

This rangahau explores how mana motuhake is lived, learned, and led within kaupapa Māori education. Drawing on kōrero with ...

For emerging researchers, introductory content that is specific to the Aotearoa context can be hard to find. Research methods for education and the social disciplines in Aotearoa New Zealand draws on ...

As one of the fastest-moving developments in education, the role of AI is a topic that has posed significant questions for educators in Aotearoa and abroad. NZCER is pleased once again to host ...

This article responds to increasing school and cross-sector interest surrounding culturally responsive pedagogy and the multiple ways that it is being discussed and understood. We try to bring clarity ...