Journal of Initial Teacher Inquiry: Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Personalised Learning Pedagogies within Contemporary Schools
(2017)Personalised learning is emerging as the way forward for global education in the changing environment of 21st century teaching and learning. This involves the transfer of learning focus from teacher directed toward a more ... -
Mental Health and Wellbeing in New Zealand Education
(2017)This literature review examines the current findings of mental health and wellbeing research in New Zealand education systems. M?ori adolescents, and those from lower socioeconomic groups, are disproportionately affected ... -
Educating for Diversity in New Zealand: Considerations of Current Practices and Possible Pathways?
(2017)This article reviews what the current practices are for educating students for diversity, and what considerations need to be made. New Zealand prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive society with bicultural foundations. ... -
Supporting Pasifika Literacy Education in New Zealand
(2017)This literature review identifies the factors influencing Pasifika literacy education throughout a range of primary, intermediate, and secondary New Zealand schools. Literacy achievement outcomes for Pasifika students in ... -
Relationships and Partnerships: The Role and Influence of Spirituality and Religion in Schools
(2017)This literature review examines the role of religion as a platform for inclusive and community-based education in the twenty-first century. It is evident from the research that there has been a growing interest in understanding ... -
Exploring Unequal Power Relations within Schools: The Authenticity of the Student Voice
(2017)The literature examined within this review criticises the validity of the current student voice work and initiatives occurring within schools. The authenticity of student voice comes into question as the various unequal ... -
Integration of ICT in the Mathematics Classroom
(2017)Students and teachers now have a wider access to information communication technology (ICT) than before but the presence of ICT in the classroom does not equate to improved student outcomes. For the successful integration ... -
Gender Equity in STEM: Addressing the Disparities
(2017)Despite similar achievement levels, females continue to be underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Given the strategic importance of these for New Zealand�s future, ensuring ... -
Streaming of Classes, Social Comparison, and Students� Self-Concept
(2017)Whilst there is an abundance of varied research on the benefits and drawbacks of course-by-course streaming, there is agreement in the literature on the value of a student�s positive self-concept. This analysis consolidates ... -
New Technology, Gamification and Future-Focused Education
(2017)In this literature review the role between new technology and future-focussed education is examined critically. There is an emphasis within global education initiatives towards promoting an increase in digital access within ... -
What Constrains Teachers From Using ICT to Support Teaching as Inquiry?
(2017)Government reports indicate that many New Zealand schools have few supports for teaching as inquiry. Recent developments in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), however, appear to provide new tools which could ... -
Using Out-Of-School Partnership to Help Secondary School Students Build Connections between Science Theory and Real-Life Applications
(2017)The use of out-of-school partnerships can enhance student learning and motivation in science secondary school education, whilst also helping students to relate concepts taught in class to their applications in real-life. ... -
The Impact of Early Childhood Teacher-Child Relationships on Social Adjustment and Behaviour
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)This literature review examines the significance of teacher-child relationships on social adjustment and behaviour in school contexts. It draws on a range of research to explore the impact of the quality of teacher-child ... -
Challenges facing Educators with regard to Gender and Sexuality Diverse Students
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)Inclusivity is at the heart of education in New Zealand and is founded on the key principle that every student deserves to feel like they belong in the school environment. One important aspect of inclusion is how Gender ... -
Presenting a United Front: Parental Involvement Facilitating Children's Literacy Development
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)Literacy development is recognised across both education policy and research literature as essential for educational success. Historically, literacy has mainly been a focus for teachers within the classroom, however a ... -
Partnerships for Learning: Peer Group Influences on Learning Outcomes
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)The present study reviews the available literature concerning the ways in which peer groups (within and beyond the classroom) influence personal academic achievement for primary and secondary school students. Owing in part ... -
Homework in Secondary School: Helpful or Hindrance?
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)Homework is a key element of secondary schooling across many contemporary education systems worldwide. However, debate about the value and efficacy of homework at the secondary school level is ongoing. Proponents of homework ... -
Perspectives on Narrative Assessment and Alternative Techniques in an Early Childhood Setting
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)Assessment practices in education are important because they evidence desired and actual learning outcomes of curriculum. In Aotearoa New Zealand narrative assessment in the form of Learning Stories is the assessment method ... -
Positive Behaviour Management: A Critique of Literature
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)The current paper reviews literature surrounding Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS) and Positive Behaviour for learning (PB4L) with reference to the findings in a number of research papers. The aim of the current critique ... -
Parental Involvement in Home-Based Education
(University of Canterbury, College of Education, Health and Human Development, 2016)Decades of research have shown that parental involvement in education can have a crucial influence on the development and achievement of students. This involvement can present itself both within and outside of school hours. ...