At the level of the individual, there is a large literature, generally related to the work of Jacob Mincer, on how earnings are related to the schooling and other human capital. The chief controversies revolve around how to interpret the impact of schooling. Some students who have indicated a high potential for learning, by testing with a high intelligence quotient, may not achieve their full academic potential, due to financial difficulties. In informal learning, there is often a reference person, a peer or expert, to guide the learner.
- Primary schools are often subdivided into infant schools and junior schools.
- Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia sets out an an organising framework for how the education sector can work to support Māori learners to achieve excellent and equitable outcomes.
- The global campus online, led by American universities, allows free access to class materials and lecture files recorded
