Our purpose & theory of change
As E Tū Tāngata works towards eliminating Tall Poppy Syndrome within a generation, we are partnering with primary and secondary schools across the motu to track changes in school experiences and investigate key elements of culture change. Our research team is working hard across an array of different projects to build an evidence base informed by theory and guided by our bespoke theory of change.
Theory of change
Our Theory of Change describes what we expect to happen when E Tū Tāngata works well.
Reading the model
Strategies
What E Tū Tāngata does in a school — teaching the three mindsets, staff training, implementation planning with leaders, Kete resources and branding.
Targets
The everyday shifts those strategies aim for — more acceptance, positive communication, peer support and engagement in school life.
Outcomes
The longer-term changes we measure — belonging, positive risk-taking, growth mindset, relationships, prosocial behaviour and awareness of Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Moderators
Things that strengthen or weaken the effect — fit with existing school values, and how leaders, teachers, parents and students engage with E Tū Tāngata.
Changes we hope to see
- Increased sense of belonging and connection to school
- Increased positive risk-taking
- Increased growth mindset and reduced fear of failure
Major themes in our work
The three strands, and the theory behind each E Tū Tāngata mindset
What we study
Our research centres around three areas.
School climate
Why we research school climate — description to come.
Teacher experiences
Why teacher experiences matter — description to come.
Student experiences
Why student experiences matter — description to come.