Teacher Training
$95 million dollar boost in teacher training
The Government has announced a $95 million dollar boost in spending on teacher training over the next 4 years. The teacher shortage has seen the Government bring in 354 teachers from overseas. Andrea… Audio
New teachers unprepared for job, ERO warns
Too many new teachers aren't prepared for the realities of the job, warns the Education Review Office.
Teacher trainers using 'outdated methods' - ERO
The Education Review Office is calling for a review of teacher training saying some institutions are teaching outdated methods and many of their graduates are not well prepared to do their job. The… Audio
Phonics fan: Professor Rhona Stainthorp
Leading British educator Professor Rhona Stainthorp is visiting New Zealand to talk about the use of phonics in teaching reading, writing and spelling. She and associate professor Daisy Powell from… Audio
Time for a teacher training shake-up?
Long time educationalist Ann Milne says there needs to be a radical shake up of New Zealand teaching training to better cater to the needs of marginalised students, and to ensure that Maori and… Audio
Changes needed to improve school performance
Education experts say changes to teacher training and the way subjects are taught to low-achievers could help New Zealand children do better in high profile international tests. Audio
Concerns jobs could be reserved for trainee teachers
Teachers and principals are riled that jobs would be reserved for trainee teachers under a proposed law change.
Teacher training focus on key subjects, regions
Nearly $80 million in teacher training funding is to be re-focused on high-priority subjects and poorly performing regions.
Overhaul for millions of dollars in teacher training
Millions of dollars in teacher training is going to target high priority subjects like maths and science, and poorly performing regions such as Northland and the East Coast. Audio