This report details an investigation by the New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education, to strengthen the links between research and teaching and learning in a tertiary institution, through promoting staff/student mentoring relationships.
In all sectors of education, there is an expectation that teaching practices are informed by research. To strengthen the links between research, learning and teaching practices, a research mentoring programme was introduced. This report documents the impact on participants’ capability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate research.
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Background:
A project completed in 2010, undertaken by New Zealand College of Early Childhood Education, to evaluate the impact of the mentoring programme on the research literacy skills of students.
Research report prepared by Elizabeth Elsworth.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)