Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg)
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg) is an Internet-based programme designed for graduates who may or may not be registered to teach in a New Zealand primary or secondary school. It is not a teaching qualification, but is designed for people who already have teaching experience. The admission requirement is a completed Bachelor's degree in any subject(s) appropriate to teaching, an equivalent qualification, or professional and scholarly experience satisfactory to the College of Education. A candidate can choose one of three areas of concentration (endorsements): Teacher Education, Information and Communication Technology, and Religious Education.
Graduates are employed as educational administrators, lecturers in Colleges of Education and Universities, or teachers in primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg) is also available through Distance Learning.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg)
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 Dean of the University of Otago College 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
(a) The programme of study shall include EDUX 440 Critical Analysis of Teaching (30 points) and EDUX 441 Researching Personal Teaching Practice (30 points).
(b) The programme of study shall include further approved papers to the value of 60 points, which must be as specified in the schedule of endorsement requirements if the diploma is to be endorsed.
(c) With prior approval, up to two 400-level papers in a relevant, related subject offered by another university or tertiary institution may be credited to the diploma.
(d) The papers shall constitute a coherent and integrated programme of study with a specific educational focus.
(e) A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate.
3 Duration of the Programme
(a) A candidate for the diploma shall normally follow a programme of study for not less than one year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study.
(b) A full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the diploma within two years of admission to the programme and a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements within four years.
4 Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or credit.
5 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Schedule of Endorsement Requirements
| Papers Required | |
|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology | EDUX 423, EDUX 440, EDUX 441,and 45 further points approved 400-level papers listed in Arts and Music Schedule C. |
| Religious Education | EDUX 440, EDUX 441, and 60 further points (2 papers) from approved 400-level BIBS, CHTH, PAST and RELS papers listed in Theology Schedule C. |
| Teacher Education | EDUX 440, EDUX 441, EDUX 442, EDUX 443. |
Note: Prior Study in Theology or Religious Studies - In order to be enrolled for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching endorsed in Religious Education, the teacher must have sufficient background in Theology or Religious Studies to be able to study 400-level papers in these areas. The requirement will generally be the successful completion of a Diploma for Graduates comprising papers in Theology and Religious Studies, or the equivalent of this programme of study. A Diploma for Graduates consists of 120 points (normally seven papers), of which at least 72 points are at 300-level.
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Further Information
Dr Fiona McDonald
Distance Teaching Coordinator
Tel 03 479 4949
Email fi.mcdonald@otago.ac.nz
