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2008 Secondary teachers’ sabbatical reports and research

Name

School

Project

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Charles Beckett

Upper Hutt College

To investigate aspects of the learning needs of Māori students.

 

Alister Blair

Otumoetai College

What methods do Germanic schools use to teach algebra and why are they so successful?

 

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.

 

Martin Burch

Mt Maunganui College

Investigate computer programming languages appropriate to secondary school computer science courses.

 

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.

 

John Cochrane

Green Bay High School

Research of mathematical subject content knowledge in years 7–10.

 

Trevor Cochrane

Ashburton College

Investigation of teaching and learning practices in physical education programmes in other schools.

 

Roger Collins

Ellesmere College

Drawing and painting course in France plus an art study investigation.

 

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.

 

Henry Dixon

Otumoetai College

When is algebra introduced into the curriculum and with what effectiveness?

 

Brett Donald

Waiuku College

How does the UK induct new teachers and what support systems are available to assist through to registration?

 

Christina Fromow

Long Bay College

To investigate how the physical and emotional environment of schools influences learning and behaviour.

 

Matelita Furneaux

Mt Maunganui College

An investigation into aspects of the socio-cultural practices of Pacific Island communities – particularly Tonga.

 

Alan Galletly

Otumoetai College

To examine methods for better implementation of Online Learning environments (OLE).

 

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.

 

Kevin Kent

Matamata College

To find, appraise, and catalogue online resources to help the teaching of mathematics.

 

Christopher Matthews

Nayland College

To produce a photograph-based resource to show changes in the Nelson city landscape.

 

Patrick McEntee

Havelock North High School

Development of number resources for years 9–10 mathematics.

 

David McNulty

Melville High School

An investigation into restorative practices programme within NZ secondary schools.

 

Marilyn Newlove

Mahurangi College

Investigate career programmes to include attendance at careers conference in Hobart, Tasmania.

 

David Ormandy

Rosehill College

To investigate the use of restorative practices within NZ secondary schools.

 

Lorelle Payne

Onehunga High School

Investigate the "Dean structure" within selected secondary schools, especially in regards to truancy and parents.

 

Robin Payne

Wairarapa College

To research the impact of practical and experimental work on learning outcome in physics.

 

Alan Powdrell

Hastings Girls' High School

Produce a junior school resource manual for the teaching of drama.

 

Norman Scott-Morrison

Mt Roskill Grammar

To visit schools in the UK to examine the teaching of mathematics, content, and resources.

 

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.

 

Douglas Sutherland

Havelock North High School

To investigate alternative technology programmes that cater for the less able.

 

Pauline Thorby

Mana College

To explore the role that teachers and their personal experiences play in the motivation of students in the NZ classroom.

 

Lorraine Willett

Te Puke High School

How to improve the behaviour of difficult-to-manage students using the principles of attachment theory.

 

Murray Wright

Shirley Boys' High School

Action research that surveys the range of student Internet search skills.

 

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