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• Best Evidence Synthesis: The Complexity of Community and Family Influences on Children's Achievement in New Zealand

  2003 best evidence synthesis report commissioned by the Ministry of Education. It is part of a commitment to strengthen the evidence base that informs education policy and practice in New Zealand.

• Developing a New Zealand Languages Policy: Where to Next?

  Stephen May's 2007 presentation at the New Zealand Diversity Forum.

• Language Acquisition Research

  Papers from the 2003 Language Acquisition Forum. The purpose of the forum was to draw on New Zealand academic expertise and experience in the field of language acquisition and bilingual development to inform Ministry of Education policy and to share knowledge of Maori and Pasifika immersion and bilingual education.

• Pasifika Education Plan - Ministry of Education

  The Pasifika Education Plan 2006-2010 aims to raise participation and achievement.

• Position Paper on the Role of English Teachers in Educating English Language Learners

  Of interest in light of the Curriculum Marautanga Project, this 2006 position paper looks at the knowledge and skills mainstream English teachers need in order to teach language learners effectively (National Council of Teachers of English).

• Where Immigrant Students Succeed - A Comparative Review of Performance and Engagement in PISA 2003

  This report examines the performance of students from migrant backgrounds and compares it to that of their native counterparts. As well as providing information on countries' approaches to the integration of migrants, it looks at other factors that could influence peformance - such as their attitudes to school, their motivation and learning strategies as well as their social background and the language spoken at home. Concludes with implications for educational policy.

• Aiming High: Guidance on Supporting the Education of Asylum Seeking and Refugee Children

  This brief booklet offers sound advice for welcoming students from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds. (From the British Department for Education and Skills.)

• Aiming High: Minority Ethnic Pupils in Mainly White Schools - Guidance

  This brief booklet offers sound advice for good practice in schools where the ESOL numbers are small. (From the British Department for Education and Skills.)

• Being Bilingual in Manukau

  2007 City of Manukau Education Trust discussion paper - prepared for the Manukau Education Conference (PDF).

• Code of Ethics

  A sample Code of Ethics for ESOL/EFL teachers. It is online in draft form for 3 months, during which time you can send comments (ESOL Law).

• Community Cohesion Education Standards for Schools

  This report sees schools as central in breaking down the barriers between students and helping to create cohesive communities (British Department for Education and Skills).

• Developing Praxis for a Few Non-English Speaking Students in the Class

  Penny Haworth's 2005 article in the NZ Journal of Teachers' Work. The article argues for teacher professional development and whole school approaches even where numbers are small. (PDF)

• Diversity Vs. White Privilege

  Christine Sleeter explains why multiculturalism is a struggle against racism, and must go beyond an appreciation of diversity (Rethinking Schools Online, 2001).

• Do the Models Fit? Towards Comprehensive School Reform for English Language Learners

  Queries whether school-wide professional development initiatives meet the needs of English language learners (Menken, 2000).

• Educational Inequality: Mapping Race, Class and Gender: A Synthesis of Research Evidence

  The report investigates the relative significance of race and ethnicity so as to clarify an agenda for educational equality of opportunity (British Department for Education and Skills).

• Family and Community Engagement in Education

  2007 paper briefly outlining findings about family and community influences on students' achievement. The paper identifies key principles for working in partnership with families and community and summarises features of partnership programmes in the Manukau area. (PDF)

• Integrating School-Aged ESL Learners into the Mainstream Curriculum

  2003 paper by Constant Leung that weighs up the arguments around mainstreaming, drawing on recent experiences in England, California and Victoria (PDF).

• International Education Agenda Consultation

  Discussion document (with feedback form) on the government's draft strategy for international education for the next 5-10 years.

• Involving Parents of English Language Learners in their Children's Schooling

  A 'why' and 'how to' article from Goldenberg (Instructional Leader, 2006, PDF).

• Managing the Ethnic Minority Achievement Grant - Good Practice in Primary Schools

  Schools that have been successful in raising the achievement of ESOL students share similar approaches to developing an inclusive school community. (From the British Department for Education and Skills.)

• Many Roots Many Voices: Supporting English Language Learners in Every Classroom

  Canadian resource with tips for the classroom and tips for the whole school.

• Many Roots, Many Voices: Supporting English Language Learners in Every Classroom

  From the Ministry of Education, Ontario, a practical guide for teachers and principals. Practices and strategies that can be put to immediate use in the school and the classroom (PDF).

• Multicultural Education (Education Network Australia -Edna Online)

  Links to readings and websites.

• Multicultural Education - Links

  From the Department of Education and Training, Victoria.

• Multicultural Policy for Victorian Schools

  This policy aims to integrate respect by all cultures for all cultures into all aspects of the curriculum (PDF).

• Opening the School Gate: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Schools

  Publication from the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues, Melbourne, giving practical suggestions to help schools overcome barriers to culturally and linguistically diverse families' involvement (PDF).

• Preparing for a Future with Asia

  This 2006 Asia New Zealand Foundation report sets out a vision for raising New Zealand's knowledge and understanding of Asia (PDF).

• Teacher Standards: Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)

  Key standards that define an accomplished TESOL teacher in Australia.

• Unlocking Potential - Raising Ethnic Minority Achievement

  A training module for school managers that examines school practices and policies towards ESOL students. (From the British Department for Education and Skills.)

• Where Immigrant Students Succeed - A Comparative Review of Performance and Engagement in PISA 2003

  An examination of the performance of students with immigrant backgrounds. Draws on PISA data (OECD).