James Kierstead and Michael Johnston on new NCEA trial results

James Kierstead and Dr. Michael Johnston discuss current issues in New Zealand's education system. They analyze the results of a recent Ministry of Education assessment pilot for NCEA co-requisites in reading, writing, and numeracy, revealing concerning failure rates and potential consequences for students. They also discuss a survey on perceived freedom of expression at New Zealand universities, conducted in collaboration with Heterodox Academy/New Zealand, which indicates a reluctance among students to speak openly on certain topics, with plans for a deeper dive into the survey results in a future podcast.

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The New Zealand Initiative

Concerns Regarding New Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Results

Potential Consequences and Short-Term Solutions for Low Assessment Scores

Introduction to a Survey on Freedom of Expression at New Zealand Universities

Implications and Importance of Free Speech in Universities

James Kierstead and Michael Johnston on new NCEA trial results

The New Zealand Initiative

00:01Concerns Regarding New Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Results

Concerns Regarding New Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Results

05:32Potential Consequences and Short-Term Solutions for Low Assessment Scores

Potential Consequences and Short-Term Solutions for Low Assessment Scores

11:16Introduction to a Survey on Freedom of Expression at New Zealand Universities

Introduction to a Survey on Freedom of Expression at New Zealand Universities

17:25Implications and Importance of Free Speech in Universities

Implications and Importance of Free Speech in Universities