Editorial

We are at the end of another year and this brings the final issue of set: Research Information for Teachers for 2009.

The topics covered during the year have been wide ranging and varied, reflecting the depth of educational research that is happening in New Zealand. Research has kept pace with new developments, particularly in assessing the use and value of technology in the classroom; uncovering insights into science education; and exploring the implementation of the new curriculum. In this issue we highlight the involvement of students in curriculum decision making and the skills of teachers who encourage and enable students to take responsibility for their own learning.