Investigating responses to diversity in a secondary environment

December 2004 – December 2005
Lindsey Conner, Christchurch College of Education

Project Aim

The aim of this project is to examine how Linwood College is responding to the diversity of its students. The findings from this research will be used to inform future policies and practices to address diversity at Linwood College and has the potential to inform policies and practices for schooling in general.
The objectives are to:

• Examine school-wide systems and policies
• Examine departmental strategies
• Examine teaching practices
• Sample student voice concerning a wide range of outcomes

The overarching question is: how is the school aligning policies and practices to help support teachers to facilitate learning for diverse students?

Partnerships involved

This project involves a partnership between Linwood College and the Christchurch College of Education.

Expected Outcomes

• November, 2005, Presentation to staff of Linwood College of the findings by lead researchers, Peter Buyers and case study teachers.
• December, 2005, Report to the Ministry of Education
• A national conference presentation (e.g. NZARE, NZARN, TEFANZ)
  

Selected Publications

Download the summary report [pdf, 67 KB]
Download the full text of the project report [pdf, 728 KB]

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