Friday, 19 October 2012

Understanding Teaching and Learning:Classroom Research Revisited

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This book is written by emerging and experienced classroom researchers from several countries.  It is part of a project aimed at building on and extending Professor Graham Nuthall's (1935-2004) research and promoting the conducting, teaching and supervision of classroom research. This book also pays tribute to Professor Graham Nuthall, whose research serves as both an anchor and a springboard for the contributions. A must read for all staff and students.

Click here for information on Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust

 

Leave Me Alone: A Tale of What Happens When You Face up to a Bully.leave me alone A young boy struggles to stand up to his bully until his friends show him that eight loud voices are stronger than one! This book is  not only a delightful story, it is beautifully told with fantastic illustrations and characters. Suitable for children 5 and over.

Click here for facts and figures about bullying amongst Children in NZ

Monday, 15 October 2012

Art Show 2012

What a fantastic day we all had in the library last Wednesday beautiful artworks, tasty food and wonderful company. Congratulations to all our wonderful budding artists.

Friday, 5 October 2012

Early Childhood Teachers’ Work in Education and Care Centres

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This book is the second publication of NZCA’s second Flagship research project. It explores the work of teachers in different contexts and asks whether teachers qualifications make a difference to children’s experiences.. Pedagogical knowledge and interacting in meaningful ways bring positive gains for children cognitive development and their learning. You can download the full research report by clicking on the link below.

Click here for the research report