Government Management: Brief to the Incoming Government 1987 Volume II Education Issues

Table of Contents

• 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