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Direct linkPeters, Sally – Early Childhood Folio, 2023
The KidsCan ECE programme is designed to remove barriers to participation in early childhood education through the provision of raincoats, shoes, nit treatment products, lunches and snacks. Data from an evaluation of the pilot programme involved surveys and interviews with whanau and teachers. Findings showed the benefits for children's health and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Program Development, Barriers, Student Participation
Download full textKhoo, Elaine; Cowie, Bronwen – Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, 2011
Developing online learning communities is a promising pedagogical approach in online learning contexts for adult tertiary learners, but it is no easy task. Understanding how learning communities are formed and evaluating their efficacy in supporting learning involves a complex set of issues that have a bearing on the design and facilitation of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Models, Communities of Practice
Charlier, N.; Glover, M.; Robertson, J. – Health Education Research, 2009
Community participation in program decision-making and implementation is an ideal that community and academic stakeholders aspire to in participatory research. This ideal, however, can be difficult to achieve. We describe lessons learned about community participation from a quasi-experimental trial aimed at reducing the uptake of smoking among…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Promotion, Intervention, Health Personnel
Mara, Diane L. – 1998
A research study was designed to provide evaluative data to the New Zealand Ministry of Education on models and parts of models that would enhance programs for developing liaison between schools and Pacific Islands parents and communities. Information was collected from 6 clusters of schools, for a total of 38 schools. After initial visits to the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHand, Jennifer E.; Reid, Pat M. – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1989
The article outlines plans for a national (New Zealand) demographic and services study of older mentally handicapped adults. Results from interviews with 91 individuals are summarized and indicate a wide range of skills and life experiences. The ability of older people with intellectual disabilities to participate in service planning is discussed.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Citizen Participation, Demography, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSmith, Anne B. – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 1980
Describes the philosophy of, efforts to develop, and two-year outcomes of a child-care center for preschool children and infants. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Principles, Facilities
Farquhar, Sarah-Eve; And Others – 1991
Ten New Zealand kindergartens, play centers, and child care centers were studied to assess the consequences of government-mandated charter development. Issues related to the charter document, consultation, effects on centers and participants, government bureaucracy, and the impact of becoming chartered were examined. It was found that there was…
Descriptors: Certification, Child Welfare, Day Care Centers, Educational Quality
Cohen, Ruth; Chetley, Andrew – 1994
This Spanish-language publication reflects the philosophy and support of the Bernard van Leer Foundation for early childhood care and development. It highlights different approaches to early childhood care and development and explains why the foundation believes that investing in early childhood is one of the best ways of building a brighter,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Development, Child Welfare, Community Involvement
Cohn, Ruth; Chetley, Andrew – 1994
This publication reflects the philosophy and support of the Bernard van Leer Foundation for early childhood care and development. It highlights different approaches to early childhood care and development and explains why the foundation believes that investing in early childhood is one of the best ways of building a brighter, better future. The…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Development, Child Welfare, Community Involvement
Panckhurst, Fay; And Others – 1987
A questionnaire survey canvassed the views of 72 New Zealand educators, in order to identify gaps or deficiencies in services and to establish priorities for development. Respondents were asked to comment on special education system strengths, growing points, desirable policy directions, and special interests. Four issues emerged as central to…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Methods
