Researching – Help Area for Teacher-Researchers

This is a Ph.D. and Ed.D. Education Doctoral Thesis Directory. The Education Doctoral Thesis Directory shows theses completed in NZ, or through a NZ tertiary

This is an education masters thesis directory. It shows NZ masters theses on research, policy analysis and/ or theory relevant to young children’s care, health, and teaching and leaning. The education masters thesis directory includes M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil, M, Health […]

Designing early childhood research. Here are articles we think will help advise you best on designing early childhood research and support you with helpful tips through any tough times. Ideas for research topics and references to help you with your […]

Thesis Supervisor – How to Pick a Good Supervisor for Your Research. If you want to develop skills as a researcher, have credibility in the workforce as a researcher, and contribute to the knowledge base in your area of interest […]

Researching for Information. We receive requests from many people seeking to know what research is available on a particular topic. We can help, and will help members first before non-members, with ideas for readings and literature.   But first do […]

What is Action Research? Action research is defined in the glossary as:   A hands-on approach to research for change in a setting and/or to one’s own practices, thinking and knowledge. Action research can be a collaborative endeavour or carried […]

Abstract Writing and Review. By Professor Joy Cullen. Guideline on Abstract Writing and Review An abstract for a research paper should be sharply focused, concisely written and identify the major aspects of the research to be covered in the proposed […]

Ethical Guide to Research: Planning, Undertaking and Disseminating Research in Early Childhood Settings. By Joy Cullen, Helen Hedges and Jane Bone. First Published in the NZRECE Journal, Volume 12, pp. 109-118. This statement is intended to guide academic researchers, teachers, […]

Improving the response rate. Providing a financial incentive or gift to people to participate in your survey or research study is usually not needed. Much depends on whether people feel what you are asking them to do, is actually worth […]