Divisions
The Educational Research Division views project and program research as improving practice rather than merely generating theory. The Division’s research is considered to be a participatory and holistic practice in which the people and the community are centred in the process. The Division’s researchers employ culturally appropriate strategies of dialogue, reciprocity, and reflection. The main aims of the Division are to:
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conduct research and evaluation into preschool, elementary, primary, secondary, vocational, tertiary, non-formal, and adult education programs, as well as educational planning, financing, and administration;
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assist provincial divisions of education in specified research evaluation tasks that are required to promote effective and informed decision making;
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carry out critical assessment and review of the government’s ongoing reforms, initiatives, and programs in educational development in Papua New Guinea; and
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contribute to the professional development of researchers and students in tertiary institutions, and promote education through the dissemination of research findings.
Divisional Staff
Professorial Research Fellow: vacant
Senior Research Fellow: Patricia Paraide
Senior Research Fellow: vacant
Research Fellow: A/HOD Longamel Kippel
Senior Research Officer: vacant
Senior Research Officer: Medi Reta (study leave)
Focus of the Division
The Educational
Research Division has the capacity to carry out applied educational research
activities, evaluation and project design studies, consultancy and advisory
activities, and professional development courses for educational researchers.
The Division’s main focus areas are:
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school-community relations, and the community’s perception of education;
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evaluation of the educational reforms;
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female participation in education;
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non-formal education; and
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teachers’ work conditions, internationalisation of education, and teacher empowerment processes.
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