Classrooms
No evidence modern learning environments work: report
In 2011 the Ministry of Education embarked on a 10 year strategy to rejuvenate New Zealand's ageing classrooms. Millions of dollars were spent building open plan classrooms and implementing student… Audio
HVHS students call for action on toxic mould
Students from Hutt Valley High School set up class on the front lawn of Parliament today to protest the dangerous levels of toxic mould found in their classrooms. Audio
School kids want mouldy classrooms replaced faster
About 150 Hutt Valley High students are doing their school work on the steps of parliament today, hoping the government will replace their mould-riddled classrooms quickly. The school has closed more… Audio
Hidden plight: One in six Kiwis affected by hearing loss
In New Zealand, hearing loss is already an issue affecting almost one in six Kiwis, and a sense of stigma can delay people from getting help. Clinical audiologist Karen Pullar joins the show to… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Mark Bracey on the power of provocative school learning environments
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Teacher and education blogger Mark Bracey offers his thoughts on some of the biggest issues facing schooling and education in… Audio
Emanuel Kalafatelis: No desire to change the summer holidays
A recent poll's found there's little backing for the suggestion that the summer holiday break is moved from December to February. Emanuel Kalafatelis is Managing Partner of Research New Zealand and… Audio
Parenting: Settling your child into school
Settling in to a new school year can be a struggle for many children, and for parents who want to know how to help. Children's coach Jennifer Pollard has some strategies. Audio
Are flexible learning environments working in NZ schools?
Modern classrooms are closely linked to innovative teaching methods and deeper learning, research in New Zealand and Australia has found. Audio
TED Radio Hour: Building A Better Classroom
Getting a good education is important, but does the current model nurture real learning? Here, we look at powerful ideas on how to change education: flipping classrooms, rethinking lesson plans and… Audio