Government Management: Brief to the Incoming Government 1987 Volume II

Preface

1 The New Zealand Education System - Setting the Scene

• Introduction
• The Education System, Society and Policy Change
• Educational Objectives and the Macro Context
• The Educational Process, Economic Analysis
  • and Educational Research
• Some Features of the Education System
• Current Trends
• Current Pressures on the State System
• Some Underlying Questions
• Summary
• Notes and References

2 The Nature of Education

• Introduction
• Functions of Education
• Applying the Functions
• The Institutionalisation of Education
• The Benefits and Costs of Education
• The Role of Government
• Problems of Intervention
• Conclusions
• Notes and References

3 Early Childhood Services

• Introduction
• Functions of Early Childhood Services
• Benefits of Early Childhood Services
• Goals of Government: Why Intervene?
• Costs and Instruments of Intervention
• Current Arrangements
• Evaluation of Current Arrangements
• Underlying Concerns
• Conclusions
• Appendix: Cost Per Head of Early Childhood Services
• Notes and References

4 Primary Education

• Introduction
• Functions of Primary Education
• Benefits of Primary Education
• Goals of Government: Why Intervene?
• Costs and Instruments of Intervention
• Current Arrangements
• Evaluation of Current Arrangements
• Underlying Concerns
• Conclusions
• Notes and References

5 Secondary Education

• Introduction
• Functions of Secondary Education
• Benefits of Secondary Education
• Goals of Government: Why Intervene?
• Costs and Instruments of Intervention
• Current Arrangements
• Evaluation of Current Arrangements
• Underlying Concerns
• Conclusions
• Notes and References

6 Tertiary Education

• Introduction
• Functions of Tertiary Education
• Benefits of Tertiary Education
• Goals of Government: Why Intervene?
• Costs and Instruments of Intervention
• Current Arrangements
• Evaluation of Current Arrangements
• Underlying Concerns
• Conclusions
• Notes and References

7 Cultural Pluralism and Education Policy

• Introduction
• The Multicultural Background
• Multicultural Education
• Some Conclusions
• Notes and References

8 Maori Education

• Introduction
• Policy on Maori Education
• Current Discussion on Maori/Pakeha Relationships as they Affect
  • Education Policy
• Maori Educational Attainment
• Educational Theory and Research with Reference to Ethnic Attainment
  • Differences
• Some Conclusions
• Appendix I: Chronology of Departmental Activities Regarding Maori
  • Language and Culture Since the 1950s
• Appendix II: 1986 School Certificate Results
• Appendix III: Retention Rates, 1960-1979
• Appendix IV: External Examinations and Awards
• Appendix V: Retention Rates
• Notes and References

9 Private Overseas Student Policy

• Introduction
• Current Exports of Educational Services
• The International Demand for Education
• Price Elasticity
• The Demand for New Zealand Tertiary Places and the Supply Response
  • from New Zealand Institutions
• Equity Considerations
• Conclusions
• Appendix I: Enrolment of Foreign Students in Postgraduate Education
• Appendix II: Implementation Issues
• Notes and References

10 Summary and Conclusions

• Introduction
• The Nature of Education and Government
• Intervention in Education
• Early Childhood Services
• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Tertiary Education
• Cultural Pluralism and Education Policy
• Maori Education
• Private Overseas Student Policy
• General Conclusions

Glossary of Abbreviations