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Title: Making a difference for Pacific people in Aotearoa - New Zealand : links between policy advice and delivery of services

Author: Karepa, Annette Lole
Subject:  Pacific Islanders|Education|New Zealand
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.41, vol.21, no.2, 1999
Collation: p. 46-58 ;

Abstract: In order to address the links and dovetailing between the policy makers and those who work at the operational level, it is necessary to contextualise the role of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs (MPIA) – where it has come from, where it is now, and where it is possibly heading in the future. Within this context, the author discusses one specific priority stream that the Ministry has identified – that is, the education sector, where the main focus of her work as a senior policy advisor is. This discussion paper does not profess to have all the answers, and neither does the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. However, it does bring a fresh approach to addressing some long term disparities and gaps between Pacific and non-Pacific people that continue to undermine Pacific peoples’ well-being in Aotearoa and have not been successfully addressed through mainstream government agencies or ministries.

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Title: Management of education : the role of education officers in turbulent times

Author: Krishna, Meghnath, Sharma, Akhila Nand
Subject:  School supervisors|Fiji
 School management and organization|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.34, vol.18, no.1, 1996
Collation: p. 25-35 ;

Abstract: The authors offer a variation on a similar theme as the first two articles. They recommend expanded and more varied roles for Education Officers. Their recommendation that EOs see themselves as initiators, facilitators, teachers, learners and researchers merits close reading and practical follow-up.

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Title: "Manpower" development and humanistic education

Author: Horn, Andrew
Subject:  Educational planning|Developing countries
 Education|Aims and objectives|Developing countries
 Educational sociology|Developing countries
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 44-53 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Mapping and multiple-representations of contextual problems as alternative ways of learning about functions

Author: Afamasaga-Fuata'i, Karoline
Subject:  Mathematics|Study and teaching (Secondary)
 Concept learning
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.38, vol.20, no.1, 1998
Collation: p. 74-87 ;

Abstract: The author, an indigenous mathematics educator, offers suggestions regarding ways of improving mathematics achievement. One is by actively situating one’s knowledge of a piece of mathematics within a network of conceptual interconnections that can ultimately expand to reflect the conceptual structure of mathematics within a unit. Another way is by persistently looking for multiple ways of representing given information to gain a more holistic and complete picture of the situation.

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Title: Marine science curricullum project draft : text readability study

Author: Moore, Dennis W., Hurrell, F.
Subject:  Textbooks|Readability
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.28, vol.15, no.1, 1993
Collation: p. 75-80 ;

Abstract: A news and views article by Hurrell and Moore looks at readability of marine science curriculum materials. They describe a study, the purpose of which was to assess the readability of the draft Marine Science curriculum materials, and to provide a measure of the sustainability of this material for teachers and students in Tongan high schools.

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Title: Mathematics and language : culture and implementation

Author: Clarkson, Philip
Subject:  Education, Bilingual|Papua New Guinea
 Mathematics|Study and teaching|Papua New Guinea
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.38, vol.20, no.1, 1998
Collation: p. 58-73 ;

Abstract: Research in Lea, Papua New Guinea, has suggested that students’ competence in their first language does have an effect on their achievement scores in mathematics. The result is at variance with long-held views in PNG that the first language of students had a negative effect on students’ learning. However, it supports the recent move by PNG Secretary of Education to encourage the use of non-English language in the first six months of schooling. It is one thing to gather educational data and analyse it in many ways to help tell some story or other; it is another thing altogether for the suggestions arising from such analyses to be implemented in some way in classrooms. Many factors impinge on this implementation phase. Cultural and situational implications have not always been considered at this point of the researchprocess. The manner in which the work in the area of mathematics and language has impacted on different systems will be commented on in the second half of this paper.

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Title: Migrant education in New Zealand : a case study

Author: Peddie, Roger
Subject:  English language|Study and teaching (Primary)|New Zealand|Foreign speakers
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.9, no.1, 1987
Collation: p. 68-81 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Mistakes and errors in students' writing

Author: Pene, Frances
Subject:  English language|Errors of usage
 English language|Rhetoric|Study and teaching
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.39, vol.20, no.2, 1998
Collation: p. 30-49 ;

Abstract: Grammatical accuracy in English is emphasised in the exam system in Fiji schools and consequently teachers devote much class time to it. This article reports on a piece of research which investigated the extent to which students can correct their own mistakes in the context of their own writing. The results show that nearly 50% of inaccuracies can be corrected after the teacher has indicated their location by underlining. The research hypothesis used Corder’s distinction between ‘mistakes’ and ‘errors’. However, the results indicate that this distinction is not as clear-cut as expected. The author proposes a third category of inaccuracy, a ‘toss-up’ category.

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Title: Model of continuing teacher education for the South Pacific

Author: Williams, Ivan
Subject:  Teachers|Training of|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.6, 1981
Collation: p. 28-37 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: More than stamping books : library education and training in the USP region

Author: Williams, Esther Wininamaori Batiri, Simmons, Donita Vasiti
Subject:  Library education|Oceania
 Library employees|Training of|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.16, vol.8, no.1/2, 1986
Collation: p. 14-24 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Motivation to join primary teaching profession: the case of Fiji

Author: Lingam, Govinda Ishwar
Subject:  Teaching|Vocational guidance
 First year teachers
 Motivation in education
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.1, 2004
Collation: 70-81;

Abstract: The study reported here focuses on motivations for joining the teaching profession. In particular, motives of the entrants joining the primary teaching force were investigated. The trainees at Lautoka Teachers. College in Fiji responded to a questionnaire aimed at identifying their motives for choosing primary teaching as a career. Analysis of the results indicated that a large percentage of trainee teachers enrolled at the College were genuinely interested in becoming a teacher, and that a small percentage of them did not consider teaching as their career choice. The paper also discusses implications pertinent to student selection at the College.

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Title: Mutual misconceptions : the intellectual problems of overseas students in Australia

Author: Ballard, Brigid
Subject:  Asian students|Australia
 Students, Foreign|Australia
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.11, no.1, 1989
Collation: p. 48-60 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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