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Web Based Expression of Interest (EOI) - Doctoral Prospects
03 October 2008
The University of Auckland invites you to develop and submit your EOI online. This process makes the submission of an Expression of Interest straightforward and provides you with a clear channel for enquiring about doctoral study and acquiring a supervisor. >>
Summer Scholarship 08/09
29 September 2008
The University has provided the Faculty of Education with 16 funded Summer Scholarships for 2008/09. The aim of the Summer Scholarship is for staff to use to improve their PBRF outputs by engaging final year undergraduates throughout the summer to assist with research. The students will receive a stipend of $4000 and the researcher will receive $1000 to cover research costs. >>
Double celebration for Education doctorates
23 September 2008
Thirty years ago Ruth Williams and Helen Dixon taught juniors in adjoining classrooms at May Road School in Mt Roskill. On Thursday, 25 September the lifelong friends will graduate side-by-side with Doctor of Education degrees from The University of Auckland. >>
Faculty of Education celebrates 10th anniversary of Sonny Riini Memorial Scholarships
18 September 2008
Two Manukau residents—one Samoan, one Māori—were honoured this week as the recipients of this year’s Sonny Riini Memorial Scholarships at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education. >>
Entries called for The University of Auckland Entrepreneurship Challenge
28 August 2008
Got a great business idea? Can't believe it hasn't been done yet? The University of Auckland has $22,000 to give away in the Spark $10k Challenge and Spark Aspire Challenges, but entries close next week on September 3. >>
Have your say on ECE Review
28 August 2008
You are invited to contribute to the Strategic Review of Early Childhood Education Centres, Facilities, Services and Kohanga Reo. >>
Collaborative approach promotes tertiary study to young Māori
14 August 2008
An innovative scheme aimed at helping students think about tertiary career options is making a difference to the number of young Māori who are staying at school and gaining national qualifications. >>
Gold medal for science educator
09 August 2008
Ian Milne from the Faculty of Education has been awarded the inaugural Peter Spratt Medal by the NZ Association of Science Educators (NZASE) in recognition of his sustained contribution to science education. The award was presented at the SciCon 2008 Conference at Te Papa, Wellington. >>
The challenge of teaching history
09 August 2008
Professor and Fulbright Senior Specialist Keith Barton of Indiana University delivered a thought-provoking public lecture to university staff, students and teachers from the Auckland area on the subject ‘Can history teach us to care about one another? Citizenship, values and identity in the school curriculum.’ >>
New book supports language learning
06 August 2008
Learning another language has always been a challenge, but it may be easier thanks to a new book by Faculty of Education lecturer Dr Martin East from the School of Arts, Languages and Literacies. >>
TESOL graduates make their mark in Malaysia
01 August 2008
The first cohort from The University of Auckland’s initial venture into an offshore twinning programme recently received special recognition at a ceremony in Malaysia. >>
Inagural Reo Challenge a success
29 July 2008
Te Wiki o te reo Māori at the Faculty of Education was a great success, especially with the faculty’s own ‘Ngā Putiputi o Maungawhau’ team winning the University of Auckland Inaugural Reo Challenge. >>
Faculty of Education science teacher recognised for excellence
17 July 2008
The Faculty of Education’s Dr Dawn Garbett received a Sustained Excellence award at the Tertiary Teaching Excellence awards ceremony in Wellington on 16 July. >>
Visiting Fellow Inspires Educators
17 July 2008
Professor Joyce King from Georgia State University recently visited the Faculty of Education as a recipient of the Critical Studies in Education (CRSTIE) Distinguished Fellowship award. >>
University of Auckland hosts inaugural Sylvia Ashton-Warner Conference
16 July 2008
The University of Auckland will mark the centennial of the birth of one of New Zealand’s most controversial writers by hosting an international conference later this year. >>
2009 Faculty of Education Undergraduate Prospectus out now
15 July 2008
Download a copy of the Prospectus or request a copy to be sent out to you. >>
New book explores experience of Maori-Pakeha New Zealanders
15 July 2008
A new book by a Faculty of Education lecturer at The University of Auckland delves into the experience of being a New Zealander of Maori-Pakeha descent. >>
Starpath on the web
14 July 2008
The website has been redesigned to ensure that interested parties in New Zealand and international researchers and teachers have easy access to updates and new developments. >>
Breaking the cycle with a slice of cake
18 June 2008
The Faculty of Education’s first Annual Bake-off was held with money raised from entry fees and donations going to raise funds for a national helpline to help break the cycle for victims of domestic violence. >>
New postgraduate qualifications in Professional Supervision
12 June 2008
The Faculty of Education is offering two new qualifications at postgraduate level, commencing in Semester 2, 2008. The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision and the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision will help to fill the need for suitably qualified professionals across the fields of health, counselling and human services. >>
Matariki, a celebration of new beginnings
04 June 2008
Every year, just before dawn in the winter sky Matariki rises low on the horizon, appearing in the tail of the Milky Way. For Māori the return of Matariki traditionally signified the arrival of winter and the start of a new year. It was also a time to remember those who had passed on, and a welcome opportunity for celebrating the harvest and new life. >>
Eruption survivor and rescuer look to the future
30 May 2008
The eruption of Mt Ruapehu and 13 operations to his legs hasn’t stopped William Pike becoming a teacher and graduating from The University of Auckland. Both William and his friend and rescuer James Christie recently graduated with Bachelors of Education (Teaching) (Honors). >>
Starpath extends reach to Northland
23 May 2008
Tikipunga High School in Whangarei has become the first school outside of Auckland to take part in a pioneering research project which aims to increase the number of Māori and Pacific Island students from low-income backgrounds attending university. >>
New book puts children to the forefront of ECE policy
19 May 2008
Since before the Enlightenment, people have been philosophising about how best to educate children. Now a new book co-edited by the Faculty of Education’s Sandy Farquhar offers critical insight into current issues affecting early childhood education. >>
ECE-PI graduates embrace Pasifika languages and culture
09 May 2008
Dressed in a colourful array that blended traditional Pacific Island finery and academic formal attire, 57 Faculty of Education graduates were overjoyed to cross the stage of the Town Hall this week to receive their Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Pacific Islands. >>
Degree opens the door to opportunities
06 May 2008
Students who study together, graduate together. That’s the verdict of Ulu Waqavanua and Marica Wotta who this week graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) ECE from The University of Auckland. >>
Primary Principals all winners at APPA Regatta
14 April 2008
Principals from around the Auckland region made the most of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour with an afternoon of match racing at the Auckland Primary Principals Association (APPA) Yachting Regatta. >>
Faculty of Education academics shine in the Big Apple
14 April 2008
The Big Apple was even bigger and brighter than usual in last month. The end of March saw approximately 20 Faculty of Education academics join with 16,000 other conference goers in mid-town Manhattan. >>
Conference provides inspiration for doctoral students
08 April 2008
Postgraduate students from the Faculty of Education were motivated and inspired to produce their best work by coming together for the second Doctoral Research in Education Conference at The University of Auckland. >>
French students make a multicultural connection
28 March 2008
A goodwill programme between The University of Auckland and IUFM d’Alsace has resulted in five students taking away an unforgettable experience of what it means to feel comfortable in multi and bicultural classroom settings. >>
Faculty of Education graduates meet the need for teachers in the Far North
20 March 2008
The inner city streets of Whangarei came to a standstill under the midday summer sun as the city paused to honour Faculty of Education graduates of The University of Auckland in the annual graduation street procession on 14 March 2008. >>
Faculty of Education lecturer and quizmaster wins Margaret Mahy award
11 March 2008
Wayne Mills is also the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Margaret Mahy Medal award, which is presented in recognition of an especially significant contribution to New Zealand’s children’s literature, publishing or literacy. >>
Education students to graduate from University of Auckland in Whangarei
11 March 2008
Successful students who have completed their studies in education at Te Tai Tokerau campus of The University of Auckland will celebrate at a graduation ceremony in Whangarei on Friday 14 March. >>
Book brings together huge team
10 March 2008
Ngā Kaupapa Here encourages students and practising teachers to analyse and critique the political and professional contexts that impact on their work and on students’ learning. >>
Undergraduate Summer School 2008
26 February 2008
The University of Birmingham is hosting a two-week Undergraduate Summer School and has developed an inspiring programme that will help challenge participants to identify, develop and exercise their leadership skills. >>
Teaching teachers a privilege
20 February 2008
Dr Dawn Garbett (Faculty of Education), winner of one of four University of Auckland Teaching Excellence Awards for 2007, believes strongly that best practice is underpinned by a "really clear understanding of research that supports the practice". >>
New approach needed
12 February 2008
Pacific populations need a different approach to mental health care than pakeha New Zealanders, according to a book edited by Dr Philip, Dr Margaret Agee and psychotherapist Cabrini ‘Ofa Makasiale >>
Tried and true values
12 February 2008
An integral part of the Faculty, Team Solutions provides quality professional development to support teachers and leaders in Auckland and Northland schools. >>
New book brings theory, context into education profession
11 February 2008
A new book edited by leading academics at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education examines global theories of sociology, philosophy, history and politics that inform the New Zealand education sector. >>
Faculty of Education researcher lauded
10 January 2008
A study on Teacher Professional Learning Development led by Professor Helen Timperley of The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education has been lauded at an international education conference. >>
New book explores Pasifika populations and mental health care
11 December 2007
Pacific populations need a different approach to mental health care than Pakeha New Zealanders, according to a new book on the mental health and well-being of Pacific people. >>
Reading Recovery Trainer Training 2008
04 December 2007
Applicants are sought for Reading Recovery Trainer training, which consists of four compulsory Reading Recovery courses in the schedule for the one year Postgraduate Diploma in Education, offered by The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education, in 2008 >>
Alumni Relations Fundraiser
27 November 2007
Alumni Relations Fundraiser – support the university. Just in time for Christmas purchase The Entertainment Wine Book for $40. Discounts of 25% to 50% at leading New Zealand Cellar Doors and winery restaurants and tours. For every book sold, the University of Auckland, Alumni Relations receives $8 in fund-raising. Details under Alumni and Friends. >>
University of Auckland writer’s residency honours Michael King
13 November 2007
The University of Auckland, the Michael King Writers’ Centre and Creative New Zealand have teamed up to create The University of Auckland Residency at the Michael King Writers' Centre 2008. >>
Auckland highest ranked NZ university
09 November 2007
The University of Auckland has again been ranked among the world's top 50 universities in the global rankings to be published this week by the Times Higher Education Supplement. >>
Alison Jones and Kuni Jenkins: Seeking positives from an endless struggle
08 November 2007
Professor Alison Jones from the Faculty of Education recently presented her professorial inaugural lecture, "Ka whawhai tonu matou: The interminable problem of knowing others". >>
Faculty of Education staff support schools implementing New Zealand Curriculum
06 November 2007
Staff at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education who are involved in teacher education and ongoing professional development are committed to supporting school leaders and teachers with the implementation of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC), launched today by the Ministry of Education. >>
Tuition fees for 2008
16 October 2007
Domestic tuition fees at The University of Auckland will increase by an average 3.7% for 2008. >>
Inaugural lecture by Professor Helen Timperley
11 October 2007
Making a Difference to Student Learning in Compulsory Sector Schooling >>
Inaugural lecture by Professor Alison Jones
11 October 2007
Ka whawhai tonu mätou:The interminable problem of knowing others - Professor Alison Jones addresses what she sees as the most complex and interesting problem in Education in New Zealand >>
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