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Published: 20 Oct 2011

This ERO report has been written to help schools develop enterprise learning. Seven case studies present the challenges and benefits of enterprise as authentic teaching and learning. Each of these studies show what students have achieved in different enterprise activities. They discuss what leaders and teachers have done; both those who have been supportive of an enterprise learning approach and those who have been hesitant in adapting the way they teach.

Audience:

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Education for Enterprise (E4E)

Case study

Enterprise learning

Head office location:

Wellington

Number of services:

35

Content type:

Institution

Content type:

Institution

Content type:

Institution

Published: 01 Jan 2018

This article originally appeared inERO Insights - Term 1, 2018 and explores how the ethnic diversity of the primary and secondary school roll has changed in NewZealand since 2009, and whether these changes are leading to more diverse or more segregated schools.

Audience:

Academics

Early learning

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Ethnic diversity

Diversity

Cultural diversity

State schools

Published: 01 May 2012

In 2011, ERO evaluated the quality of science teaching and learning, its place within the curriculum and its relationship to literacy and numeracy teaching. The evaluation focused on Years 5 to 8 in 100 schools. This report documents the findings of this evaluation.

Audience:

Education

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Science

Curriculum

Literacy and numeracy

Good practice

Content type:

Institution

Published: 22 Nov 2019

This is a companion report to Developing Key Competencies in Students Years 1 to 8. Itexplores current thinking about the importance of building the capabilities of young people. It outlines what the Key Competencies (KCs) are, why they are important, New Zealand’s journey with thinking about the nature and potential uses of KCs, and where this development fits in the international context.

Audience:

Education

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Key competencies

Curriculum

Learning

Published: 04 Apr 2018

The Education Review Office (ERO) visited 12 schools to see how they were preparing their students as 21stcentury learners. Leaders were innovative, rethinking and transforming teaching and learning to equip students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications required for their future. In doing so, they also maximised learning opportunities offered by digital technology and flexible learning spaces.

Audience:

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Innovative learning

Modern Learning Practice (MLP)

Published: 28 Mar 2024

New research from the Education Review Office (ERO) has found that disruptive behaviour in New Zealand’s classrooms is worse than other countries, is a rapidly growing problem, and is getting in the way of learning.

Audience:

Academics

Education

Parents

Schools

Content type:

News article

Published: 12 Aug 2012

This report is the second in our Evaluation at a Glance series. It is a synthesis of material from 15 national evaluations and reports of good practice published in the last four years that, taken together, reveal three key issues facing New Zealand’s education system.

Audience:

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Evaluation

Priority learners

Students

Published: 09 Aug 2010

ERO evaluated preparedness to work with the National Standards withinThe New Zealand Curriculumin 228 schools during Terms 1 and 2, 2010. ERO found that most schools were well prepared or had preparation under way, and in many cases the preparations focused on aligning existing benchmarks and expectations with the standards.

Audience:

Education

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Curriculum

Self-review

Published: 12 Apr 2021

New reports, published today by the Education Review Office (ERO), highlight the importance of high-quality science teaching for improving outcomes in science for New Zealand tamariki.

Audience:

Early learning

Education

Schools

Content type:

News article

Topics:

Science

Published: 19 Jun 2020

This report serves to shine some light on the experiences of teachers who have come from overseas to teach in New Zealand. It is based on data collected from a voluntary survey of teachers and principals of the school where they are employed.

Audience:

Academics

Education

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Wellbeing

Teaching

New Zealand Curriculum

Pedagogy

Content type:

Institution

Published: 22 Jul 2011

In November 2007, a revised curriculum was launched for use in New Zealand schools.The New Zealand Curriculumis a statement of official policy related to teaching and learning in English-medium schools in New Zealand. The requirement for schools to implementThe New Zealand Curriculumcame into effect on 1 February 2010.

Audience:

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Curriculum

Published: 19 Jul 2012

This is ERO’s second national evaluation report looking at the extent to which the principles ofThe New Zealand Curriculumare evident in schools’ curricula and enacted in classrooms. The curriculum principles are intended to be the basis of curriculum decision-making at schools.

Audience:

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Curriculum

Diversity

Community

Demographics

Published: 13 May 2019

Audience:

Parents

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Bullying

Students

Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Published: 12 Apr 2021

Science is important – we rely on science and scientific thinking in almost every endeavour in our modern society. High quality science education at school is essential for learners who want a career in science, but it is also important for all learners to help them understand the scientific issues that whānau, communities, and nations face. Issues such as climate change, healthy living, and innovation all depend on science.

Audience:

Early learning

Education

Schools

Content type:

Research

Topics:

Science

Early learning

Early childhood services

Integrated schools

State schools