#New Zealand education

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Discover Key Findings from Our Ako Aotearoa AARIA Research on AI in Adult Tertiary Education: 5 Important Insights on Impact, Challenges, and Future Trends

Discover the latest findings from our Ako Aotearoa AARIA research on AI in adult tertiary education. Learn about the impact, challenges, and future trends of AI integration in education, and explore how AI is shaping the future of learning in New Zealand.

Key Insights on AI in Adult Tertiary Education Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. In the realm of adult tertiary education, AI holds the potential to revolutionise teaching, administration, and student engagement. But what does this transformation look like in practice? To explore this, we conducted a comprehensive study,…

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Study in New Zealand: Application process, cost for Indian students 

Introduction: 

New Zealand is a popular destination for international students, thanks to its high-quality education system, beautiful scenery, and safe and friendly environment. The application process for studying in New Zealand is relatively straightforward, and the cost of tuition and living expenses is comparable to other developed countries. 

Application Process: 

The first step in the application process is to choose a university or college in New Zealand. You can search for institutions on the New Zealand government's website. Once you have chosen a few schools, you can contact them directly to request information about their programs and application requirements. 

The application requirements for international students vary from school to school. However, most schools will require you to submit the following: 

A completed application form 

Official transcripts from your previous schools 

[Learn more: Get A Work-permit Visa And Find Work In New Zealand] 

English language test scores (such as the IELTS or TOEFL) 

A personal statement 

Letters of recommendation 

You may also be required to provide proof of financial support.

Working While Studying: 

International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while studying in New Zealand. This can help you to cover some of your living expenses. 

Cost of Tuition and Living Expenses: 

The cost of tuition and living expenses in New Zealand varies depending on the school and the city you choose to live in. However, you can expect to pay around NZD$20,000 per year for tuition. Living expenses will cost an additional NZD$15,000 per year. 

There are a number of scholarships to study in New Zealand and financial aid opportunities available for international students. You can find information about these programs on the New Zealand government's website. 

After Graduation: 

After you graduate from a New Zealand university, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa. This visa will allow you to stay in New Zealand and work for up to 3 years. 

Here are some additional tips for studying in New Zealand: 

Start planning early: The application process can take several months, so it is important to start planning early. 

Research different schools and programs: There are many great schools and programs in New Zealand, so it is important to do your research and choose the right one for you. 

Apply for scholarships and financial aid: There are a number of scholarships and financial aid opportunities available for international students. 

Learn about New Zealand culture and customs: It is important to learn about the culture and customs of New Zealand before you arrive. This will help you to make the most of your time there. 

Get involved in extracurricular activities: Getting involved in extracurricular activities is a great way to meet new people and make friends. 

Enjoy your time in New Zealand: New Zealand is a beautiful country with a lot to offer. Make sure to enjoy your time there. 

Conclusion: 

Studying in New Zealand can be a great way to get a high-quality education in a beautiful and safe environment. The application process is relatively straightforward, and the cost of living in New Zealand is comparable to other developed countries. If you are considering studying abroad, New Zealand is a great option to consider. 

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They turned the New Zealand Health Whistleblower into a global celebrity by raiding him. 🤔

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Maori Art and Artifacts Article

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Nymphology - New Zealand

[violetsandshrikes]

Multiple universities in Aotearoa NZ right now are facing funding cuts - degrees are being cut, courses are being cut, staff are mass losing jobs and people are frequently uncertain if they will even be able to finish their degrees.

A lot of this arises from universities running as business models. It’s been a very vicious couple of years, and a lot of staff and students are struggling hard. Staff are constantly streamrolled, stressed and uncertain if they’ll have a job from week to week.

Currently there’s some student resistance, but it’s very small scale. The lack of exposure means that universities have been able to shut down a lot of these protests and attempts at organising, and ignore attempts.

Here’s one petition by engineering students at Massey University I’m sharing in order to help them gain visibility. They’ve recently been told that they’re all being cut. If you have time and inclination, it would be amazing if you could show them some solidarity.

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Transforming Teaching: Embrace The Power of Implementing Whanaungatanga in New Zealand's Classrooms

Explore the transformative impact of Whanaungatanga in New Zealand's educational settings. Learn how this Māori principle enhances inclusivity and supports through our practical guide for educators and trainers.

Whanaungatanga: A Gateway to Inclusive Learning Whanaungatanga, a foundational principle in Māori culture, goes beyond mere connection—it embodies the formation of familial bonds through shared experiences and mutual support. In the field of adult education in New Zealand, where inclusivity and support are crucial, understanding and implementing Whanaungatanga can be transformative. That’s why…

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Are you a New Zealander, in New Zealand, or have ever been to school (or a charter school, or homeschooled)? You can make a submission on the Education Amendment Bill!

Charter schools do not currently exist in New Zealand because they're largely an avenue to teach children whatever you like while receiving government funding.

The bill proposes charter schools would have very limited regulation of curriculum, hours of operation, and how money is spent. Charter schools would not be subject to review by the Education Review Office that checks students are being taught properly.

Charter schools would not be required to employ trained and registered teachers, or be answerable to parents in any way unless they want to (normal schools have a board which includes parents, charter schools would have 'sponsors' which can be anyone).

For context, David Seymour (libertarian politician, sponsor of the bill, and current deputy Prime Minister) has suggested Brian Tamaki (notorious homophobe, transphobe, and general bully) be given one of the first of the 15 slots for new charter schools proposed in the bill. There would also be 35 state schools converted to charter schools, at a total cost of $153m.

I do not particularly want my taxes used on that.

If you don't either, you can make a submission below.

The closing date for submissions is 11.59pm Thursday, 25 July 2024 New Zealand time.

Here's NZEI (teacher advocacy group)'s submission advice with talking points.

Here's PPTA (largest teacher's union)'s summary of the bill.

Here's a news report laying out what different parliament spokespeople have said.

[manisha999]

कबीर, जो धन पाय न धर्म करत, नाहीं सद् व्यौहार।

सो प्रभु के चोर हैं, फिरते मारो मार।।

भावार्थ:- जो धन परमात्मा ने मानव को दिया है, उसमें से जो दान नहीं करते और न अच्छा आचरण करते हैं, वे परमात्मा के चोर हैं जो माया जोड़ने की धुन में मारे-मारे फिरते हैं।।

- True Spiritual Knowledge Of God

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By: Hugh Tomlinson

Published: Mar 1, 2023

The evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has hit out at the New Zealand government for proposing to teach traditional Maori mythology as equal to modern science.

The government of the former prime minister Jacinda Ardern proposed adding Matauranga Maori, or “Ways of Knowing” to the science curriculum, provoking a furious row. The proposal was put forward by the ministry of education, led at the time by Chris Hipkins, who succeeded Ardern after her shock resignation in January.

In a letter to The Spectator, Dawkins, who has recently returned from a speaking tour of New Zealand, attacked the policy of equating Maori knowledge and religious beliefs, which date back to the 13th century and include creationism, with modern science.

Dawkins defended New Zealand scientists who had opposed the plan and faced censure and allegations of racism. A number of fellows at the New Zealand Royal Society, including Garth Cooper, a medal-winning biochemistry professor at the University of Auckland who is of Maori descent, resigned from the society last year.

Seven professors, including Cooper, wrote a letter titled “In defence of science” to the New Zealand Listener in 2021, acknowledging that Matauranga Maori should be taught in schools but should not be equated with modern science. The letter said that indigenous knowledge and beliefs were “critical for the preservation and perpetuation of culture and local practices” but that “in the discovery of empirical, universal truths, it falls far short of what we can define as science itself”.

Five Royal Society members reportedly complained that the letter had caused them “untold harm and hurt”.

“Perhaps the most disagreeable aspect of this sorry affair is the climate of fear,” Dawkins wrote, attacking the New Zealand government for “self-righteous virtue signalling”.

“New Zealand children will be taught the true wonder of DNA, while being simultaneously confused by the doctrine that all life throbs with a vital force conferred by the Earth Mother and the Sky Father,” he wrote. “Origin myths are haunting and poetic, but they belong elsewhere in the curriculum.”

The government has taken several steps to incorporate indigenous beliefs into government policy over recent years. In 2017, the Ardern administration granted legal personhood to the Whanganui River, closing one of New Zealand’s longest-running court battles. The Maori had campaigned for more than a century to secure legal protection for the river, and the ruling prompted other countries to grant legal rights to natural treasures.

Dawkins is a long-term critic of Matauranga Maori. In a 2021 letter to the Royal Society of New Zealand, he wrote: “Science classes are emphatically not the right place to teach scientific falsehoods. Creationism is still bollocks even if it is indigenous bollocks.”

[ Via: https://archive.is/TjzrP ]

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The argument being made here is that it's "unfair" or even "bigoted" to not grant indigenous myths and legends "equality" in the science classroom, to be given equal time and equal consideration with actual science. That they are entitled to access to the science classroom as a form of "inclusion," despite never being subject to - and indeed, declared immune from - the process of scientific checking.

It does this through manipulation and exploitation of egalitarian instincts. This is the same tactic the creationists adopted.

Thus the creationists began to portray themselves as an oppressed minority. “Under the present system . . . the student is being indoctrinated in a philosophy of secular humanism,” one typical creationist complained. “The authoritarianism of the medieval church has been replaced by the authoritarianism of rational materialism. Constitutional guarantees are violated and free scientific inquiry is stifled under this blanket of dogmatism.” That is what a fundamentalist Christian state education official in Arizona was getting at when he said that if parents tell their children that the earth is flat, teachers have no right to contradict them. No one has a right to impose his opinion on others—and the idea that humans evolved from earlier species is, the Christians said, ultimately just some people’s opinion.

-- Jonathan Rauch, "Kindly Inquisitors"

But neither creationism nor indigenous myths are entitled to inclusion in the science classroom. Because neither has been subjected to rigorous testing or disconfirmation, and are therefore not science. No matter what sort of emotional exploitation creationists and activists try to pull. The only thing any idea is entitled to inclusion in is submitting itself to the competitive and contentious process of scientific checking.

Unfortunately, while the former is being kept at bay, the latter has made significant inroads at corrupting scientific education and inquiry.

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You said submit a problem, so here I have, I would like to abandon everyone and start a new life in a new country, and I don't think this is an over reaction whatsoever and I'm being so chill, but which country should I go to?

Hi,

No I completely agree, that’s not an overreaction at all. I think the governments everywhere are beyond corrupt. The people are reverting backwards in terms of accepting and being open.

Don’t take my word for this, I’m no geography expert (I’m a full time music student lmao):

Source:

Iceland is known to be quite a safe place. Considered one of the safest countries in the world, due to its low crime rate and high acceptability of minorities such as the LGBTQIA+ community. Not only this, but its natural beauty is one that draws tourists in yearly. The gorgeous mountains, waterfalls, glaciers and breathtaking landscapes (don’t be fooled by the “ice” in Iceland, it’s truly lush over there).

There is a high standard of living in Iceland, including education and healthcare.

Along with a unique culture, as well as many outdoor activities it had to offer.

However, it does have its downfalls. With a high cost of living, language barrier, harsh weather and limited jobs.

If the colder climate is not one that you are accustomed to, it may be a struggle.

In contrast:

New Zealand offers a similar quality of life, with beautiful landscapes, low crime rates and high safety policies, amazing culture, beautiful food, free healthcare, a claim to be “laid back” and probably most importantly for your circumstances, it is easy to get a work visa!

However, there are (again) some downsides.

The weather can be very extreme, including both sun and snow. It is isolated from the rest of the world (which depending on your outlook, could be a good or bad thing). Life is quiet (again, good or bad thing). As well as further similar reasons to Iceland.

There are many other places on the internet claiming to have a high quality of living: the Netherlands, Japan, etc…

Pick somewhere where the culture excites you. Where you would feel safe and accepted. Somewhere you can picture yourself growing, making a home, finding new opportunities and living life to its fullest.

Truly, I understand your struggles and I hope that you are able to move somewhere, safely, where you are so much happier!

In the words of a wise woman, Good Luck, Babe!

~ 🎀

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im gonna take it as my sole purpose in life to re-educate my stupid conspiracy-theorist city that the chlorine smell in chlorinated tap water is caused by — you guessed it! — CHLORINE!! and not by the germs reacting with the chlorine (so if the water smells it means it’s full of germs, and your water is dirty, EW!!)