Announcing James Chapman speaking at researchED
Structured Literacy This session provides an overview of structured literacy, outlining its core principles and the rationale behind the New Zealand Minister of Education’s decision to mandate its use in primary schools. It examines the policy context in which structured literacy was introduced, alongside key criticisms that have emerged during its implementation. The presentation reviews […]
Announcing Lauren Wing speaking at researchED
From the Staffroom to the Classroom: Moving Professional Learning into Practice Long Bay College has spent the last seven years developing and implementing their educational philosophy, Tino Akoranga. Informed by research and considerate of our context, Tino Akoranga considers all facets of teaching, including establishing effective classrooms, culturally responsive pedagogies, effective formative assessment, curriculum development, […]
Announcing Professor Gaven Martin speaking at researchED
Why mathematics? Pedagogy, equity, and capability What is mathematics, and why should we teach it ? And perhaps as we consider these questions, we could begin to understand how we should teach it. First, I’ll summarise where we were at as few as five years ago and the strong evidence that a serious change in […]
Announcing Nilesh Naran speaking at researchED
Strengthening sustained attention during independent learning This session explores how schools can better prepare students for independent study by explicitly teaching study habits and self-regulation, rather than assuming these skills develop naturally. Set within a wider school focus on effective study skills, the session draws on work with Year 11 students as a deliberate preparation […]
Announcing Dr Helen Walls speaking at researchED
Rethinking reading: The importance of handwriting and knowledge Helen will look at how the influence of the National Reading Panel has shaped reading instruction worldwide and asks whether a narrow interpretation of evidence based practice has limited progress. While phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies matter, many students still struggle. The session explores two powerful but […]
Announcing Professor Brigid McNeill speaking at researchED
Effective Tier 2 Structured Literacy Intervention Professor McNeil will speak to the effectiveness of Tier 2 literacy intervention depends on both instructional quality and system-level implementation. This session draws on findings from a large national controlled implementation study involving more than 3,500 students, which demonstrated significant gains in reading and spelling for children receiving Tier […]
Tickets are now on sale
Long Bay College in Auckland will host researchED New Zealand on Saturday, 2 May 2026, and we’re excited to share that tickets are now on sale for $65. For those unfamiliar with researchED, it’s a global movement that brings educators and researchers together to explore evidence‑informed practice. It’s all about bridging research and classroom application, […]
Announcing Associate Professor Tanya Evans as a speaker at researchED
The Paradigm Shift in Education: Science of Learning, Ideology, and the Future of Student Outcomes in New Zealand Tanya Evans is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau. Her research spans mathematics education, cognitive science, and educational psychology, with a focus on mathematical cognition and its relationship […]
Dr Nina Hood is speaking at researchED New Zealand
Unpacking the science of learning Nina is the founder of The Education Hub, a not-for-profit with a mission to bridge the gap between research and practice in education, and co-founder of The Teachers’ Institute, which trains primary and secondary school teachers. She conducts research on a range of topical issues affecting school level education in […]
researchED is coming back to New Zealand!
Long Bay College in Auckland will host researchED New Zealand on Saturday, 2 May 2026. For those unfamiliar with researchED, it’s a global movement bringing educators and researchers together to share evidence-informed practice. It’s about bridging research and classroom application, what works, what doesn’t, and why. Speakers give their time for free, which keeps ticket […]