Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) in Primary Education

Overview

These programmes provide qualifications for students to teach in the primary and intermediate sector, years one to eight (children ranging in ages from 5 to 13 years). Papers within these programmes address professional teaching issues, subject knowledge, education theory, practical teaching experience and the requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum.

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Primary Bilingual Education - (Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua)

This comprehensive teacher education programme is based in Te Ao Māori and enables graduates to teach in primary, intermediate, bilingual, and/or Māori immersion schools.

Successful applicants require an interest in, and enthusiasm for, children and learning, and a commitment to delivering classroom curriculum from a Māori perspective. A basic level of Te Reo Māori is not required, but would be an advantage.

Further information about Primary Bilingual Education is available on the University of Otago website.

Futher information about the Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) is available on the University website.

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Primary Education

This programme provides a qualification for students to teach in the primary and intermediate sector, years one to eight (children ranging in ages from 5 to 13 years). Courses within these programmes address professional teaching issues, subject knowledge, education theory, practical teaching experience and the requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum.

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Application Forms & Information

Admission

Primary Teacher Education Admission is by selection and is based on academic performance, involvement in appropriate activities (such as music, sport, community, and cultural activities), and the personal qualities that are essential for those who wish to become teachers. Application forms can be downloaded from this website.

Along with the above, applicants will need to meet requirements for admission to the University of Otago. Further information on entrance requirements can be found at:

Application form can be downloaded below.

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Further information

Further information about the Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) and Primary Education is available on the University website.

Contact

Dunedin Campus

Clare Church
Tel 03 479 3808
Email clare.church@otago.ac.nz

Southland Campus

Jill Paris
Tel 03 211 6808
Email jill.paris@otago.ac.nz