2008 Secondary teachers’ sabbatical reports and research
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School |
Project |
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Charles Beckett |
Upper Hutt College |
To investigate aspects of the learning needs of Māori students. |
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Alister Blair |
Otumoetai College |
What methods do Germanic schools use to teach algebra and why are they so successful? |
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Ronald Buller |
Tauranga Boys' College |
To develop a unit of work on the Battle of Gate Pā, Tauranga, 1864, which can be used by any school. |
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Martin Burch |
Mt Maunganui College |
Investigate computer programming languages appropriate to secondary school computer science courses. |
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Geoffrey Burn |
Bayfield High School |
To review the literature on the use of technology to engage students in the study of science, both in the classroom and at home. |
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John Cochrane |
Green Bay High School |
Research of mathematical subject content knowledge in years 7–10. |
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Trevor Cochrane |
Ashburton College |
Investigation of teaching and learning practices in physical education programmes in other schools. |
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Roger Collins |
Ellesmere College |
Drawing and painting course in France plus an art study investigation. |
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Russell Crossan |
Waimate High School |
To gather data from UK schools on pragmatic strategies that engage boys in the classroom to stay on task and learn in general. |
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Henry Dixon |
Otumoetai College |
When is algebra introduced into the curriculum and with what effectiveness? |
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Brett Donald |
Waiuku College |
How does the UK induct new teachers and what support systems are available to assist through to registration? |
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Christina Fromow |
Long Bay College |
To investigate how the physical and emotional environment of schools influences learning and behaviour. |
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Matelita Furneaux |
Mt Maunganui College |
An investigation into aspects of the socio-cultural practices of Pacific Island communities – particularly Tonga. |
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Alan Galletly |
Otumoetai College |
To examine methods for better implementation of Online Learning environments (OLE). |
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Denise Kahui |
Te Awamutu College |
To support the transition of students between primary and college by developing an interactive online community environment using wikis and blogs. |
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Kevin Kent |
Matamata College |
To find, appraise, and catalogue online resources to help the teaching of mathematics. |
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Christopher Matthews |
Nayland College |
To produce a photograph-based resource to show changes in the Nelson city landscape. |
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Patrick McEntee |
Havelock North High School |
Development of number resources for years 9–10 mathematics. |
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David McNulty |
Melville High School |
An investigation into restorative practices programme within NZ secondary schools. |
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Marilyn Newlove |
Mahurangi College |
Investigate career programmes to include attendance at careers conference in Hobart, Tasmania. |
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David Ormandy |
Rosehill College |
To investigate the use of restorative practices within NZ secondary schools. |
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Lorelle Payne |
Onehunga High School |
Investigate the "Dean structure" within selected secondary schools, especially in regards to truancy and parents. |
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Robin Payne |
Wairarapa College |
To research the impact of practical and experimental work on learning outcome in physics. |
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Alan Powdrell |
Hastings Girls' High School |
Produce a junior school resource manual for the teaching of drama. |
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Norman Scott-Morrison |
Mt Roskill Grammar |
To visit schools in the UK to examine the teaching of mathematics, content, and resources. |
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Ian Simson |
Christchurch Boys' High School |
Conduct a literature review on how the proposed key competencies can be applied to senior English NCEA 1–3. |
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Douglas Sutherland |
Havelock North High School |
To investigate alternative technology programmes that cater for the less able. |
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Pauline Thorby |
Mana College |
To explore the role that teachers and their personal experiences play in the motivation of students in the NZ classroom. |
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Lorraine Willett |
Te Puke High School |
How to improve the behaviour of difficult-to-manage students using the principles of attachment theory. |
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Murray Wright |
Shirley Boys' High School |
Action research that surveys the range of student Internet search skills. |
