Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg)
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) is an intensive programme designed to equip graduates with the relevant skills to teach in their areas of specialisation and to meet the requirements for initial teacher registration in New Zealand.
Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
(b) Every applicant must have a bachelor’s degree (at Level 7 or above on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications) or equivalent qualification.
(c) Applicants whose first language is not English must provide certified results of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7.5 in the academic module (with no individual band below 7.5).
Note: Applicants for the Early Childhood and Primary Education options must have passed EDTX 132, or an equivalent paper.
2 Structure of the Programme
Every programme of study must satisfy the requirements for one of the options listed below.
3 Duration of the Programme
(a) The duration of the programme for students enrolled in the Primary Education option shall normally be one year of full-time study.
(b) The duration of the programme for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education or Secondary Education options shall normally be one year of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study.
(c) Every programme of study must normally be completed within two years of admission.
4 Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions.
5 Exclusion from the Programme
A candidate may be excluded from further study towards the graduate diploma by the Associate Dean (Teacher Education), College of Education, if the candidate:
(a) fails to make satisfactory academic progress (as defined by the Academic Progress Policy);
(b) fails to pass a professional practice paper for a second time:
(i) Early Childhood Education
– EDPR 301/EDPX 301, EDPR 302/EDPX 302, or EDPR 304/EDPX 304(ii) Primary Education
– EDUP 224, EDUP 225, EDUP 360 or EDUP 361
(c) fails a component of the professional practice programme due to unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
6 Withdrawal from and Readmission to the Programme
(a) A candidate who withdraws from the programme at any time and wishes to be readmitted to the programme at a later date shall be required to apply to the Associate Dean (Teacher Education), College of Education, for readmission.
(b) The period of temporary withdrawal from the programme shall not normally exceed one year following the year of withdrawal.
(c) Applications for readmission should normally be received by the Associate Dean (Teacher Education), College of Education, no later than the specified closing date for the programme.
7 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process.
Programme Options
Programme Requirements
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) in Early Childhood Education
| Papers | Points |
|---|---|
| EDSU 106 / EDSX 106 or MAOR 110 or equivalent paper Note: Any student who does not pass EICT/EICX 199 and/or ELIT/ELIX 199 at the first attempt is recommended to take EICT 198 and/or ELIT 198 (or equivalent courses). | 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 0 0 |
Additional information can be found on the College of Education website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/education/courses/earlychildhood/graddiptchg_ece.html
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) in Primary Education
| Papers | Points |
|---|---|
| EDSU 106 or MAOR 110 or equivalent paper Note: Any student who does not pass one or more of EICT 199, ELIT 199 and EMAT 199 at the first attempt is recommended to take EICT 198, ELIT 198 and/or EMAT 198 (or equivalent courses). | 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 0 0 0 |
Additional information can be found on the College of Education website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/education/courses/primary/graddiptchg_primary.html
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) in Secondary Education
| Paper | Points |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Studies papers worth a total of at least 33 points from EDUS 301, EDUS 302, EDUS 303, EDUS 304, EDUS 305, EDUS 306, EDUS 307, EDUS 308, EDUS 309, EDUS 310, EDUS 311, EDUS 312, EDUS 313, EDUS 314, EDUS 315, EDUS 316, EDUS 317, EDUS 318, EDUS 319, EDUS 320, EDUS 321, EDUS 322, EDUS 323, EDUS 324, EDUS 325, EDUS 326, EDUS 327, EDUS 328, EDUS 329, EDUS 330, EDUS 331, EDUS 332, EDUS 333, EDUS 334, EDUS 335, EDUS 336, EDUS 337, EDUS 338, EDUS 339, EDUS 340, EDUS 341, EDUS 342, EDUS 343, EDUS 344, EDUS 345, EDUS 346 | 7 4 20 4 4 4 20 24 33 |
Additional information can be found on the College of Education website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/education/courses/secondary/index.html
Further Information
Early Childhood Education
Lyn Foote
Tel 03 479 3794
Email lyn.foote@otago.ac.nz
Primary Education
Susan Sandretto
Tel 03 479 8820
Email susan.sandretto@otago.ac.nz
Secondary
Karyn Fielding
Tel 03 479 5754
Email karyn.fielding@otago.ac.nz
Contact the University of Otago on 0800 80 80 98 or email university@otago.ac.nz.
