Boosting outcomes for young learners in tertiary education: 2015 research findings Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 Four research reports are summarised here. The research includes: the implications of more younger learners in tertiary education what factors contribute to achievement by NEETS (those not in…
Research about Pasifika learners Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2015 The two research studies below explore how to increase Pasifika participation in high-growth and high-demand industries, and professional development needs to improve Pasifika learner outcomes. These two…
Pathways Awarua in Trades Academies and secondary-tertiary providers Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 This project investigated the implementation and impact of Pathways Awarua and the Assessment Tool within the context of trades academies. The work informs both how to…
Professional development needs to enhance effective teaching and performance for Māori and Pasifika learners Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2014 This report highlights key areas where educators most need professional development support to deliver effective teaching and better outcomes for Māori and Pasifika learners. The report…
Reviewing and analysing education services to NEETS (young people not in education, employment, or training) Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2014 This research identifies the institutional, sector-wide and other factors that contribute to achievement by former NEETs (those younger learners not in employment, education or training) in…
Educational Performance Indicators: Definitions and Methodology Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014 Purpose of this document The overarching purpose of this document is to describe the methodology for calculating the EPIs and the participation indicator. This document sets out the…
Younger students in institutes of technology undertaking Youth Guarantee programmes Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014 This report identifies the learning needs of secondary school students in a tertiary adult learning environment and highlights areas for attention when tertiary lecturers teach younger…
Evaluating the Progress of Embedded Literacy and Numeracy in Industry Training Organisations Last Publication Date: 30 Sep 2014 The decision to embed literacy and numeracy in industry training was based on international research on the advantages of providing learners with a more holistic experience…
Innovative ways to increase Pasifika participation in high-growth and high-demand industries Last Publication Date: 04 Sep 2014 Strong connections between tertiary education organisations, industry and Pasifika learners are key enablers to increasing awareness and knowledge of high-growth, high-demand industries. The report also shows…
Assessing the use of Pathways Awarua in the tertiary sector Last Publication Date: 13 Aug 2014 Pathways Awarua is a New Zealand learning programme available online to support adult literacy and numeracy skill development. It comprises a series of reading, writing and…
