Lecture on New Zeland demograhics taken from the 2006 New Zealand Statistics cesus and also looks at research on effectiveness for teachers in classrooms.
12. Ageing population All four ethnic populations are projected to age over the next two decades, regardless of which projection series is chosen, reflected in rising median ages and increasing proportions of people in the older ages.
26. 2007: State schools European/ Pakeha Maori Pasifika Asian Other NZAid Scholarships Education Statistics of New Zealand 2007. http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2507/27456/6 Number of Students Attending Schools by Ethnic Group at 1 July 2007
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38. Hawk, Tumama Cowley, Hill and Sutherland (2002) The importance of the teacher/student relationship for Maori and Pasifika students Caring - Students knew these effective teachers really cared about each one of them, as if they were their own daughter or son. Respect- An effective relationship is one of mutual respect. This is not necessarily the same as liking. Going the extra mile -Students were really appreciative of extra effort by teachers to reward and encourage them. This could be tangible or intangible, such as giving extra or personal time.
39. Trouble is my business!! Teacher who can make a difference.
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Editor's Notes
The growth of Maori and Pasifika populations is largely due to birth increases. Maori and Pasifika women have higher fertility rates in comparison to European and Asian populations.