Many years of patient research have discovered how new ideas get formed, embedded, and remembered at the 8- to 12-year-old level. The conclusions are vital for all teaching.
From 1996 all schools will operate under a 4 term structure, unless they apply for a variation. Words of advice from a 4 term trial which will help schools prepare for the change and give pointers to those wishing to retain the status quo.
Flexible seating arrangements to suit all types of learning.
An interpretation of the new curriculum framework from an assessment point of view.
How much do your students read? Here is a quick way of finding out. Note: this TRT has been designed with New Zealand children in mind. An adaptation could be made for Australian readers, see the previous set item "Measuring Print Exposure in New Zealand Classrooms" for details, and notes.
Researchers and teachers both overseas and in New Zealand are all but unanimous that children should be encouraged to read during and outside school hours. It would appear that New Zealand primary and intermediate teachers are making every attempt to encourage children to read at school. Most New Zealand primary and intermediate classrooms place an emphasis on exposing children to print.
Something to expand our horizons: the 21st century has accidentally fallen into the 20th century, bringing with it white holes, wormholes and the tenth dimension.
Arts education is more than entertainment or an after-school pursuit. Lessons to be learnt from a "dramatic" learning experience, based on role play and research into native American tribes.
A code of silence is broken. Here are the health problems that are not often talked about in the staffroom.
Using outstanding teachers of primary school composite classes researchers have developed a series of maxims which could be useful for other teachers.
