Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg)

The Certificate course has been designed for qualified primary and secondary teachers intending to use information and communication technology (ICT) in their teaching. This qualification links current theories of ICT to teaching and learning in schools.

This 60-point programme requires the equivalent of one semester of full-time study.

The normal admission requirements for the PGCertTchg (INCT) are a completed Bachelor's degree and registration to teach in a New Zealand primary or secondary school. Experienced teachers who do not hold a degree may be considered for admission.

Application Form

pdf icon Download the Application for Admission to a University of Otago College of Education Postgraduate Professional Programme (120k in PDF format)

Further information

pdf icon College of Education Postgraduate Booklet 2012 (1Mb in PDF format)

Further information about the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching (PGCertTchg) is available on the University website.

Note that from 2011 the papers for the PGCertTchg are: EDUX423 + EDUX450 + one further 15 point 400-level ICT course.

Contact

Dr Fiona McDonald
Distance Teaching Coordinator
Tel 03 479 4949
Email fi.mcdonald@otago.ac.nz