Teach in primary, intermediate, bilingual and/or Māori-medium schools.
This comprehensive primary bicultural teacher education programme enables graduates to teach in primary, intermediate, bilingual and/or Māori-medium schools (depending on a graduate’s ability in te reo Māori).
It includes components based in te ao Māori and develops proficiency in te reo Māori. Applicants for the programme do not need to be fluent in te reo Māori.
Successful applicants require enthusiasm for children and learning and a commitment to increasing their understanding of te ao and te reo Māori.
The University of Otago College of Education offers primary teaching qualifications for those who want to teach in primary and intermediate schools in New Zealand and overseas. All of these qualifications can lead to teacher registration.
If you have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, children and their learning, this is a good option.
Primary Bicultural Education is an endorsement (specialisation) option for the Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg).
This endorsement is available only at the Invercargill Campus.
Information about the Invercargill Campus
More information about Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) endorsement
Qualifications
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification page.
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) endorsed in Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
Available only at the Southland Campus
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | Education Studies EDUC 101 Education and Society EDUC 102 Human Development Curriculum Studies EDCR 131 English and Mathematics 1 EDCR 133 Health and Physical Education EDCR 152 Kākano Noaiho, Ngā Reo EDCR 155 Whakatakinga Marautanga me Tikanga ā Iwi Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 151 Te Mōhiotanga Competency Assessment ELIT 199 Literacy Assessment EMAT 199 Mathematics Assessment (Primary) EREO 199 Te Reo Māori Assessment Total points |
18 18
18 18 18 18
18
0 0 0 126 |
| 2nd year | Education Studies EDUC 252 How People Learn Curriculum Studies EDCR 231 English and Mathematic EDCR 232 Science and Technology EDCR 235 Dance and Drama EDCR 252 Te Pupuke EDCR 254 Toi Ataata, Toi Pūoro Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 251 Te Mātauranga ENMO 199 Noho Marae Total points |
18
18 18 18 18 18
18 0 126 |
| 3rd year | Education Studies EDUC 313 Equity in Education Curriculum Studies EDCR 331 English and Mathematics 3 EDCR 334 English and Mathematics 4 EDCR 353 Whakaurunga o ngā Marautanga Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 333 Te Puāwaitanga 2 EDPR 351 Te Māramatanga Total points |
18
18 18 18
18 18 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Note: Any student who does not pass ELIT 199 and/or EMAT 199 at the first attempt is recommended to take ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching, and/or support appropriate for EMAT 199 (or equivalent papers).
In Curriculum Studies papers, students will focus on the English medium documents, while developing a working knowledge of the parallel marau curricula within Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
Students who first enrolled in 2021 or earlier will normally complete the programme under the regulations in force when they first enrolled.
Key information for future students
Contact us
University of Otago College of Education
Tel 0800 TO TEACH (0800 868 3224)
Email education@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/education
