Centres of Innovation final research reports

This page contains summaries and links to final research reports written by participants of individual Centres of Innovation (COI) projects.

1. O le Tama Ma Lana A'oga, O le Tama Ma Lona Fa'asinomaga - Nurturing Positive Identity in Children
   A'oga Fa'a Samoa (COI – Round one). Written by Valerie N. Podmore with Tanya Wendt Samu and the A'oga Fa'a Samoa.
2. Putting Identity into CommunIty – New Beginnings Preschool COI Final Research Report 
   New Beginnings Preschool (COI – Round one). Lead writers Jocelyn Wright, Debbie Ryder and Elaine Mayo with New Beginnings Preschool Inc.
3. Strengthening Learning and Teaching using ICT - Roskill South Kindergarten Final Research Report  
   Roskill South Kindergarten (COI - Round one). Written by Karen Ramsey, Jane Breen, Jacqui Sturm, Wendy Lee and Margaret Carr.
4. Te Ohonga Ake o Te Reo – The Re-awakening of Māori Language: An Investigation of Kaupapa-based actions and change
   Te Kōhanga Reo o Pūau Te Moananui a Kiwa (COI - Round one). Written by Ngā Kaituhi: Hariata Rawinia Pohatu, Kanewa Stokes and Herewini Austin
5. The Flight of Our Kite – the Wycliffe Nga Tamariki Kindergarten Story - Ministry of Education
   Wycliffe Nga Tamariki Kindergarten (COI - Round one). Written by Penny Haworth, Joy Cullen, Heather Simmons, Liz Schimanski, Pam McGarva, and Eileen Woodhead.
6. Transforming learning at Wilton Playcentre
   Focuses on the findings from baseline and final phase data collection, and 2½ years of COI action research. Written by: Nikolien van Wijk, Ainsley Simmonds, Pam Cubey, and Linda Mitchell, with Rebecca Bulman, Michelle Wilson, and Wilton Playcentre members.
7. Nurturing a culture of care for infants and first-time parents: The SPACE Programme at Te Marua/Mangaroa Playcentre, Early Childhood Centre of Innovation
   Written by: Valerie N. Podmore and Sarah Te One (Victoria University of Wellington) with Leanne Dawson, Truus Dingemanse, Jeanette Higham, Justine Jones, Kathy Matthews and Sue Pattinson (Te Marua/Mangaroa Playcentre COI research team members).
8. Ako Ngatahi Teaching and Learning Together as One.  From Leadership to Enquiry.  Teachers’ work in an Infants’ and Toddlers’ Centre
   Written by Raewyn Bary, Caryn Deans, Monika Charlton, Heather Hullett, Faith Martin, Libby Martin, Paulette Moana, Olivia Waugh, Barbara Jordan and Cushla Scrivens (Massey Child Care Centre Inc/Massey University).
9. Collaborations: Teachers and a Family Whānau Support Worker in an Early Childhood Setting.  Final Report to the Ministry of Education
   Written by Citizens Preschool and Nursery COI team.