DrAdrian Schoone

Research Grants

​​Mahi Tūturu: The current state of youth work in Aotearoa New Zealand​ 

Role Co Investigator, Principal Investigator: Dr Judy Bruce

The purpose of this research is to inquire into the current state of youth work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mahi Tūturu: The Landscape of Youth Work in Aotearoa | Ara Taiohi

Critical moments from the education journeys of students arriving in Alternative Education settings: Teacher inquiries for transformation
Investigator: Dr Adrian Schoone
Co Investigators: Dr Judy Bruce, Dr Hana Turner-Adams, Professor Eileen Piggot-Irvine

Partnership: Auckland University of Technology; University of Canterbury; Ms Karyl Puklowski (Mt Albert Grammar School); Green Bay High School.

TLRI (NZCER) Funding: $239,000 over 3 years

This research explores how teachers can inquire into the education journeys of students arriving in Alternative Education (AE) settings. Annually, 3500 secondary students are referred to AE due to suspensions, exclusions and truancy. Arguably, this cohort is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most challenging to engage. Most often, students enter AE with a “blank slate”; teachers receive inadequate information on students’ schooling histories or achievements. Using action research, teachers in AE will explore critical moments from their students’ education journeys and consider how this knowledge can inform planning and pedagogy; and provide insights for the wider education sector.
http://www.tlri.org.nz/tlri-research/research-progress/school-sector/critical-moments-education-journeys-students

Unconventional space of learning in New Zealand
Investigators: Dr Judy Bruce, Tammi Martin, Dr Adrian Schoone
Commissioned by the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust

This research provides insight into unconventional spaces of learning (USL) in New Zealand. Specific emphasis has been given to neurodiverse learners and those for whom mainstream schooling does not cater well for. A wide range of alternative and
flexible learning approaches, programmes and spaces are explored that diverge away from traditional and conventional mainstream schooling.