Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg)
Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg) is a professional qualification designed for practising teachers. It requires one semester of full-time, or the equivalent in part-time, study to complete. It is currently taught via the Internet, and the primary aim is to prepare teachers for classroom instruction in an important area of the new core curriculum. The normal admission requirements are a completed Bachelor's degree and registration to teach in a New Zealand primary or secondary school.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching equips a practising teacher with the skills and knowledge required to provide instruction in a critically important new area of the current school curriculum.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg) is also available through Distance Learning.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg)
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 shall
(i) have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, or be able to demonstrate extensive practical, professional or scholarly experience to the satisfaction of the Head of the Faculty of Education;
(ii) be registered to teach in New Zealand primary and/or secondary schools, or have an equivalent teaching qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities);
(iii) have experience of or be currently working in a relevant field of education;
(iv) present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
2 Structure of the Programme
The programme shall consist of:
(a) EDUX 440 Critical Analysis of Teaching.
(b) EDUX 423 Learning with Computers.
(c) One other 15-point Information and Communication Technology paper offered by the Faculty of Education as listed in Arts and Music Schedule C.
(d) The papers shall constitute a coherent and integrated programme of study with a focus on information and communication technology.
3 Duration of the Programme
(a) A candidate for the certificate shall normally follow a programme of study for not less than one semester of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
(b) A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the certificate within two years of admission to the programme and a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements within four years.
4 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.
Subject Area
Further Information
Dr Fiona McDonald
Distance Teaching Coordinator
Tel 03 479 4949
Email fi.mcdonald@otago.ac.nz
