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).
For more information see College of Education – Study Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
Qualifications
Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification page.
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg)
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Education Studies (BEdSt) - Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) pathway
Note: No new students will be accepted for this programme except for students permitted to transfer from a BTchg programme.
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | EDUC 101 Education and Society EDUC 102 Human Development EDCR 131 Introduction to English, Mathematics and Statistics EDCR 132 Music, Dance and Drama EDCR 133 Health and Physical Education EDCR 152 He Kākano Noaiho EDPR 151 Te Mōhiotanga - Professional Studies and Practice 1 EICT 199 ICT Competency Test ELIT 199 Literacy Competency Test EMAT 199 Mathematics Competency Test (Primary) Any student who does not pass one or more of EICT 199, ELIT 199 and EMAT 199 at the first attempt is recommended to take EICT 198 Essential ICT for Teaching, ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching, and/or EMAT 198 Essential Mathematics for Teaching (or equivalent courses). | 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 0 0 0 |
| 2nd | EDUC 252 How People Learn EDCR 231 Mathematics and Statistics EDCR 232 Science and Technology EDCR 234 English EDCR 252 Te Pupuke EDCR 254 Tikanga-ā-iwi, Ngā Reo, Toi Ataata EDPR 251 Te Mātauranga - Professional Studies and Practice | 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 |
| 3rd | EDCR 360 Advanced Study and Internship 72 further points in one of the areas of specialisation, including at least 36 points at 300-level or above | 36 72 |
* Subject Studies papers Students will select their specialisation papers in consultation with a Course Approver. |
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) endorsed in Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education)
Students who first enrolled in 2015 or earlier will normally complete the programme under the regulations in force when they first enrolled.
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 Introduction to English, Mathematics and Statistics EDCR 132 Music, Dance and Drama EDCR 133 Health and Physical Education EDCR 152 Kākano Noaiho Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 151 Te Mōhiotanga – Professional Studies and Practice 1 Competency Tests EICT 199 ICT Competency Test ELIT 199 Literacy Competency Test EMAT 199 Mathematics Competency Test (Primary) 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 Mathematics and Statistics EDCR 232 Science and Technology EDCR 234 English EDCR 252 Te Pupuke EDCR 254 Tikanga-ā-iwi, Ngā Reo, Toi Ataata Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 251 Te Mātauranga - Professional Studies and Practice Total points |
18
18 18 18 18 18
18 126 |
| 3rd year | Education Studies EDUC 335 Constructions of Learning in Education Settings** Curriculum Studies EDCR 331 Primary Curriculum English and Mathematics 3 EDCR 334 English and TESOL EDCR 353 Whakaurunga o ngā Marautanga Professional Studies and Practice EDPR 351 Tikanga Tuku Iho - Te Kete Tuatoru EDPR 333 Professional Practice 4 Total points |
18
18 18 18
18 18 108 |
| Total | 360 |
Note: Any student who does not pass one or more of EICT 199, ELIT 199 and/or EMAT 199 at the first attempt is recommended to take EICT 198 Essential ICT for Teaching, ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching and/or EMAT 198 Essential Mathematics for Teaching (or equivalent courses).
* 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.
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
