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      The role of professional development and learning in the early adoption of the New Zealand curriculum by schools.

      Ferrier-Kerr, Jenny L.; Keown, Paul Ashley; Hume, Anne Christine
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      Ferrier-Kerr, J., Keown, P. & Hume, A. (2008). The role of professional development and learning in the early adoption of the New Zealand curriculum by schools. Waikato Journal of Education, 14, 123-137.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/6179
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      This paper is set in the context of Phase One of the Ministry of Education Curriculum Implementation Exploratory Studies (CIES) project. The schools selected for this study were considered early adopters of the revised New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) (Ministry of Education, 2007). The paper provides theoretical insights and research evidence related to the role of professional development and learning in the early stages of implementation of the revised curriculum. A key finding common to most schools was the progressive development of a professional learning culture led by the principal that focused on pedagogy and student achievement prior to the introduction of the curriculum. The establishment of this culture involved processes that were task-oriented, reflective, consultative and collaborative. While there are strong parallels between the experiences of primary and secondary schools in the study, some important differences have also been noted.
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      2008
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      Journal Article
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      Faculty of Education, University of Waikato
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      © 2008 Waikato Journal of Education. It is posted here by permission for personal use.
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