Stuart McNaughton
New ZealandacademicMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Stuart McNaughton is a prominent academic and former chief science adviser to New Zealand's Ministry of Education, known for his expertise in educational research and policy. He has contributed significantly to discussions around teaching methodologies and educational equity, advocating for a nuanced understanding of the complexities within educational systems. His recent critiques of education reforms highlight concerns about the oversimplification of teaching practices and the potential risks these reforms pose to achieving excellence and equity in education.
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University of Auckland Professor Stuart McNaughton, who used to be the chief science adviser to the Education Ministry, said the reforms misunderstand the complex nature of teaching.
The missing 10,000: Across-the-board improvements in NCEA results undercut by ‘long tail of failure’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-09
New Zealand· 2026-08-09
