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The Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research (WMIER) undertakes, supports and disseminates research relating to the broad field of education.
Joined August 2014
Waikato Summer scholar Angela Fuimaona reflects on her work investigating the power of Pacific picture books in kindergartens - https://t.co/OIHBQGU8fQ
#ECE
blog.waikato.ac.nz
Waikato Picturebook Research Unit Blog
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The latest issue of Teachers and Curriculum focuses on #STEMeducation - articles explore partnerships, gender, curriculum integration, implementation and case studies - Congratulations to editors Liz Reinsfield, Chris Eames & Wendy Fox-Turnbull. See
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Check out our new issue of Teachers and Curriculum, including articles on curriculum purpose and design, equity, politics, mindful implementation, DT, maths, COVID, and student motivation -
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We are so proud @dfaavae on your appointment to the Ministry of Education's Curriculum Advisory Group - congratulations! You will bring much wisdom and generosity to this role, and be a strong voice for the experiences of Pacific students and educators.
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Congratulations, @dfaavae, Apo Aporosa and Keaka Hemi @waikato on the latest issue of Waikato Journal of Education, featuring important ideas and narratives from the Pacific - learn more about imua, talanoa, vā, and other critical concepts - https://t.co/Uh0RE0U71f.
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Interested in using data to enhance teaching and learning? Find out more about how Waikato researchers are working with the Pukekohe Kāhui Ako to develop a culture of proactive data use. #TLRI
https://t.co/lcUjYTihSA
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Waikato was well-represented at the workshop on global citizenship education hosted by Education New Zealand - so many new connections. Thank you, @educationnz. Keep following @CAPELatAm @CAPESEAsia @CAPENorthAsia @TeachApac for exciting educational opportunities.
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Congratulations to Wendy, Liz and Mike on the release of this important new text to support teachers to develop technology education programmes #technologyeducation #NZleadingtheway #researchinformedpractice
https://t.co/mv2XzickEI
routledge.com
This book aims to develop understanding of technology education in New Zealand. It is New Zealand’s story of technology education in the 21st century and will assist teachers and teacher educators in...
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Do you care about climate change? Do you support #climatechangeeducation? Read more about what the University of Waikato Climate Change Educators' believe, captured in their submission to the Climate Change Commission's recent draft advice to Government @waikato
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What a wonderful response to a 4 year old's poop question - ka pai @WgtnCC - great to see curiosity acknowledged and celebrated!
wellington.govt.nz
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Some of the team from @NZScienceLearn excited about spending two days with local secondary school students as part of Science Spinners by Kudos #sscreativelab2021
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It was two years ago. Only two years. In this blog, Janette Kelly-Ware reflects on the importance of socially relevant curricula and shares how a class of pre-service #ECE teachers reacted to the Christchurch mosque massacres
nzareblog.wordpress.com
Following the March 2019 Christchurch Mosque shootings, Dr Janette Kelly-Ware wove the current tragedy into her teaching, resulting in socially relevant curriculum and rich student learning.
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Nigel Calder's blog about mobile technologies highlights both the potential for apps to mobilise students' creative development, and the need for pedagogical support to maximise learning opportunities. #beinspired.
nzareblog.wordpress.com
In the context of Covid-19, mobile technologies are becoming more and more central in our teaching and learning. Mobile technologies allow the user to capture authentic data in their everyday world…
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Do you care about #climatechange? Have your say on their draft advice to Government by 28 March. Watch https://t.co/PYSyxtRtoE and help Zazu!
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Pōwhiri: the ritual of encounter. A powerful article theorising the pōwhiri as a metaphor for refugee children and families coming to belong in Aotearoa New Zealand. By Lesley Rameka, Ruth Ham & Linda Mitchell. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, DOI 10.1177/1463949121995591
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Start your working week with inspiration from this easy read about what can be achieved with a skilled and creative team and sustained Government investment. Ka pai @NZScienceLearn
nzareblog.wordpress.com
The Science Learning Hub is a place that connects Aotearoa New Zealand’s science and education sectors, providing a vast repository of multimedia resources for teaching and learning about sci…
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If you work in #ECE or have young children in your life, you'll find this study by Amanda Bateman really thought-provoking about how verbal directives rather than tactile responses can empower toddlers facing physical obstacles like forest terrain https://t.co/j7i46x8n1g
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Happy New Year to all our colleagues celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Ox.
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Recognising the inequities that continue to be experienced by Māori within education, we look forward to outcomes from the 2 new TLRI projects led by Hoana McMillan & Katarina Edmonds, also Te Hurihanganui. #WaitangiDay
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