The research into how students' attitudes affect their learning of science related subjects has been one of the core areas of interest by science educators. The development in science education records various attempts in measuring attitudes and determining the correlations between behavior, achievements, career aspirations, gender identity and…

The formal introduction of technology into the New Zealand curriculum and educational objectives related to creating the "knowledge society" raise philosophical questions about the nature or essence of technology, the identity of the self, and implications for Maori and their beliefs in the intertwined relationships of humans and all…

The key to New Zealand's future prosperity lies in the promotion of science and technology. Two major issues are identified: (1) the need to close the scientific and technological manpower gap that is increasingly being experienced; and (2) the need for a re-organized system of vocational education. The implications for teaching and learning in…