EDPR231 Te Aka - Professional Studies and Practice 2

Alongside an examination of culturally-informed pedagogical practices, principles and issues relating to te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and cultural diversity, there are opportunities for increasing levels of collaborative reflection and levels of responsibility in a variety of classroom situations.

• Contextual development of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum
• Pasifika education and research initiatives
• Constructions of culture and ethnicity

Paper title	Te Aka - Professional Studies and Practice 2
Paper code	EDPR231
Subject	Education
EFTS	0.1500
Points	18 points 18 points
Teaching period(s)	1st Non standard period (24 February 2020 - 13 November 2020), 1st Non standard period (24 February 2020 - 13 November 2020)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$863.25
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$3,954.75

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Prerequisite

EDPR 131 and (EICT 198 or EICT 199) and (ELIT 198 or ELIT 199) and (EMAT 198 or EMAT 199)

Limited to

BEdSt, BTchg

Notes

(i) With approval from the Dean of the College of Education, the EICT, ELIT and EMAT prerequisites may be waived for students with equivalent passes. (ii) Primary Education students only.

Contact

education@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Coordinator: To be confirmed
Other staff: Trish Wells and Yvonne Brouwer (Dunedin),

Paper Structure

Professional Studies

• Contextual development of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum
• Pasifika education and research initiatives
• Constructions of culture and ethnicity

Professional Practice

• The professional role of the ethical teacher
• Building professional relationships and communication
• Planning and evaluation
• Effective teaching, feedback and questioning for effective assessment
• Theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of differing management practices
• The reflective teacher
• Introduction to Deaf culture
• Inclusive teaching practices
• Personal theories that influence practice
• Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the curriculum

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught on the Dunedin and Invercargill campuses.

Textbooks

Compulsory text:
McGee C. & Fraser D. (2012) The Professional Practice of Teaching. 4th Ed. Australia: Cengage Learning.

Additional readings available through eReserve

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

In individual, variable group and whole class contexts, the students will:

1. Critique a range of teaching and learning approaches and resources inclusive of all learners
2. Apply knowledge and skills relevant to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori within a selected learning areas
3. Articulate a critical understanding of the implications of cultural diversity for teaching and learning in New Zealand schools
4. Examine Pasifika education and research initiatives
5. Plan, implement and evaluate a sustained programme of linked learning experiences
6. Demonstrate effective teaching and assessment strategies
7. Create an effective learning environment for all learners
8. Critically reflect on teaching experiences taking cognisance of current theory and research
9. Articulate personal theories, beliefs and thinking that guide their practice
10. Demonstrate appropriate professional relationships when working with peers, colleagues and children

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Alongside an examination of culturally-informed pedagogical practices, principles and issues relating to te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and cultural diversity, there are opportunities for increasing levels of collaborative reflection and levels of responsibility in a variety of classroom situations.

• Contextual development of Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum
• Pasifika education and research initiatives
• Constructions of culture and ethnicity

Paper title	Te Aka - Professional Studies and Practice 2
Paper code	EDPR231
Subject	Education
EFTS	0.15
Points	18 points 18 points
Teaching period(s)	1st Non standard period (26 February 2021 - 19 November 2021), 1st Non standard period (26 February 2021 - 19 November 2021)
Domestic Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for 2021 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite

EDPR 131 and (EICT 198 or EICT 199) and (ELIT 198 or ELIT 199) and (EMAT 198 or EMAT 199)

Limited to

BEdSt, BTchg

Notes

(i) With approval from the Dean of the College of Education, the EICT, ELIT and EMAT prerequisites may be waived for students with equivalent passes. (ii) Primary Education students only.

Contact

education@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Paper Coordinator: To be confirmed
Other staff (Dunedin): Trish Wells
Yvonne Brouwer

Paper Structure

Professional Studies

• Contextual development of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum
• Pasifika education and research initiatives
• Constructions of culture and ethnicity

Professional Practice

• The professional role of the ethical teacher
• Building professional relationships and communication
• Planning and evaluation
• Effective teaching, feedback and questioning for effective assessment
• Theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of differing management practices
• The reflective teacher
• Introduction to Deaf culture
• Inclusive teaching practices
• Personal theories that influence practice
• Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the curriculum

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught on the Dunedin and Southland campuses.

Textbooks

Compulsory text:

McGee C. & Fraser D. (2012) The Professional Practice of Teaching. 4th Ed. Australia: Cengage Learning.

Additional readings available through eReserve

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

In individual, variable group and whole class contexts, the students will:

1. Critique a range of teaching and learning approaches and resources inclusive of all learners
2. Apply knowledge and skills relevant to Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori within a selected learning areas
3. Articulate a critical understanding of the implications of cultural diversity for teaching and learning in New Zealand schools
4. Examine Pasifika education and research initiatives
5. Plan, implement and evaluate a sustained programme of linked learning experiences
6. Demonstrate effective teaching and assessment strategies
7. Create an effective learning environment for all learners
8. Critically reflect on teaching experiences taking cognisance of current theory and research
9. Articulate personal theories, beliefs and thinking that guide their practice
10. Demonstrate appropriate professional relationships when working with peers, colleagues and children

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