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2016 PPTA News September (vol.37 no.6)
Somebody is thinking of the children - President's viewpoint p.3;
A chance for children (He Huarahi Tamariki) p.4;
Crossing cultural barriers through movement (Louise Fielder) p.6;
Examining the teacher laptop scheme (TELA) p.7;
Integrated…
A chance for children (He Huarahi Tamariki) p.4;
Crossing cultural barriers through movement (Louise Fielder) p.6;
Examining the teacher laptop scheme (TELA) p.7;
Integrated…
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Professional learning and development (PLD) research report Part 2
(2014) This report should be read in conjunction with PPTA’s 2013 Research Report on Professional Learning and Development . It does not delve into the background details that were explored…
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The cost of change: PPTA survey on NCEA workload 2010
The NCEA changes implemented from 2011 to 2013 presented some major challenges for all teachers, and teachers in some subjects, roles and schools felt these challenges disproportionately. The…
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Professional learning and development (PLD) research report Part 1
(2013) This report uses teacher voice to show how the contracting model chosen by the New Zealand government in 2011-2013 to deliver professional learning and development to teachers fails to…
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Professional learning and development (PLD) toolkit
(2011) A toolkit comprising information and an audit process that can be used to support improved practices and outcomes for teachers and learners in New Zealand secondary and area schools.
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Digital communications guide
(February 2014) The PPTA ICT advisory committee worked with the Network of Establishing Teachers (NETs) to update the PPTA online safety guides for teachers. Includes advice regarding email…
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Professional standards for teachers and teacher education: Avoiding the pitfalls
(April 2006) written by Martin Thrupp commissioned by NZPPTA and NZEI
Professional standards for teachers and teacher education can be 'generic' or 'specified'. Generic standards are broad descriptors of teachers'…
Professional standards for teachers and teacher education can be 'generic' or 'specified'. Generic standards are broad descriptors of teachers'…
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PPTA Workload Taskforce report 2016
The Taskforce findings reflect the intensification of the problems previously identified by various working parties and reports over the last 15 years. A range of suggestions for…
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Te Tiro Hou: Report of the Qualifications Framework Inquiry 1997
This report outlines the findings of Te Tiro Hou - The Qualifications Framework Inquiry.
With ongoing changes to NCEA and secondary assessment it seems timely to make it more accessible…
With ongoing changes to NCEA and secondary assessment it seems timely to make it more accessible…
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Workload Taskforce summary sheets 2016
These eight summary pamphlets cover the most frequently referenced issues and suggestions from members. Many other important areas of pressure and issues for specific groups of teachers are addressed in…
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National Standards background paper (2010)
The government seems bent on implementing National Standards in New Zealand's primary schools from 2010, yet there is no robust evidence to show that this policy will result in improved…
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Donations and fees in public schools
Advice for PPTA members on the legal framework for fees and donations in state and integrated schools.
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National Standards: Report on assessment workload survey (2011)
Many PPTA members who teach and assess in Years 7 and 8, either in a Year 7-13 or 7-10 school or in an area school, are experiencing negative impacts on…
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PPTA position on National Standards (2010)
Research evidence shows that National Standards will not lead to improved outcomes for students.
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Middle leadership in secondary schools: 2016 survey report
This report details one aspect of the investigation work of PPTA’s Middle Leadership Taskforce, a survey of members conducted in early 2016.
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New Zealand school decile system 2013
PPTA Te Wehengarua background paper on the decile funding system. The decile funding mechanism is used by the government to target resourcing to New Zealand schools
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ASTCA workload entitlements pamphlet (2013)
The terms and conditions of employment for PPTA Te Wehengarua members in area schools, are set out in the Area School Teachers Collective Agreement (ASTCA). These terms and conditions…
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Secondary School Staffing Group: About Time toolkit Appendix 2
Findings of the Secondary School Staffing Group 2012: The Secondary School Staffing Group (SSSG) found that larger and junior high schools are disadvantaged by the existing staffing formula and recommended…
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Meaning of Consultation: About Time toolkit Appendix 5
“(1) The word ‘consultation’ does not require that there be agreement.
“(2) On the other hand it clearly requires more than mere prior notification.
“(3) If there is a proposal to make…
“(2) On the other hand it clearly requires more than mere prior notification.
“(3) If there is a proposal to make…
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ASTCA Part Four Hours of Work: About Time toolkit Appendix 4
Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement Part Four - Maximum Timetabled Classroom Teaching Time
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Secondary specialist technology teachers (‘manual’ teachers): About Time toolkit
Appendix 6: The provisions of the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) also apply to PPTA members in approved manual training establishments, where the board is bound by that collective (eg…
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Teachers the new targets of schoolyard bullies (2004)
Benefield, J. Despite a wealth of anecdotal evidence, there is currently very little research data available on the prevalence or impact of the various forms of physical…
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Frequently asked questions: About Time toolkit Appendix 10
FAQs - contact time. Timetabled contact and non-contact time Questions 1-12, Average class/group size Questions 13-31, Part time non-contact Questions 32-35
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Best practice behaviour management: A view from the literature
(2007) Written by Patty Towl for the NZPPTA
While this review is a small study by one researcher over six weeks, it found general agreement across…
While this review is a small study by one researcher over six weeks, it found general agreement across…
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Guidance counsellors key to positive outcomes
PPTA walked away from consultation on the Children’s Action Plan after it threatened to thrust 44 pages of unrealistic standards between school staff and vulnerable children(see PPTA News November/December 2015…
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