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    Overview

    An introduction to education and children's learning in the context of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

    About this paper

    Paper title Engaging in Teaching
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.3
    Points 36 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,824.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Corequisite
    EDUC 240
    Notes
    Limited to Study Abroad and Exchange students enrolled in initial teacher education programmes at approved partner institutions in their home countries.
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    Paper Coordinator:  Dr Steven Sexton

    Teaching staff
    Staff will be allocated to teach in this paper as required.
    Paper Structure
    This paper will cover:

    Teachers' work:
    • The teacher as a professional
    • Professional responsibilities of teachers
    • Teachers' ethical practice and legal responsibilities
    • The work of a teacher
    Planning for teaching:
    • The planning, teaching and evaluation cycle
    • The components of a lesson plan: aims, objectives and learning outcomes
    Evaluation and assessment:
    • Evaluation and assessment that focuses on learning
    • Gathering and analysis of evidence of learning
    Relationships:
    • Working with colleagues
    • Establishing professional relationships
    • Working in a community of learners
    Theoretical frameworks:
    • An introduction to learning theories (socio-cultural, constructivist) and how they underpin teaching practice
    Teaching Arrangements
    This paper includes regular lectures and tutorials and a compulsory 4-week practicum in a New Zealand school or childcare centre.
    Textbooks

    Recommended Texts:

    • McGee, C., Fraser, D. (2008). The professional practice of teaching. Victoria, Australia: Cengage Learning Australia PTY Limited.
    • Hill, M. F., & Thrupp, M. (2019). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th ed.). Cengage.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of the paper students will be able to:
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional, legal, ethical and practical components of teaching
    2. Plan, teach and evaluate learning experiences
    3. Critically reflect on their teaching experiences and identify aspects for improvement
    4. Establish and sustain effective professional relationships within an educational setting
    5. Link their developing understanding of teaching practice with theories of learning
    Children's Act
    Students' safety checks as part of admission to the programmeWhen is Student Safety Check for this paper is processed? This paper is limited to a programme

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-11
    AND one stream from
    B1 Monday 09:00-09:50 12, 14, 16-17
    B2 Monday 09:00-09:50 12-14, 16

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-11:50 9-14
    AND one stream from
    B1 Monday 10:00-11:50 12, 14, 16-17
    B2 Monday 10:00-11:50 12, 14, 16

    Overview

    An introduction to education and children's learning in the context of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

    About this paper

    Paper title Engaging in Teaching
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.3
    Points 36 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Corequisite
    EDUC 240
    Notes
    Limited to Study Abroad and Exchange students enrolled in initial teacher education programmes at approved partner institutions in their home countries.
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    Paper Coordinator:  Angela Miller

    Teaching staff
    Staff will be allocated to teach in this paper as required.
    Paper Structure

    This paper will cover:

    Professional Studies:

    • Overview of New Zealand Curriculum and other key Ministry of Education documents.
    • Contextual development of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum        

    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
    • The reflective teacher
    • Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the curriculum
    Teaching Arrangements
    This paper includes regular lectures and tutorials and a compulsory 4-week practicum in a New Zealand school or childcare centre.
    Textbooks

    Recommended Texts:

    • Hill, M. F., & Thrupp, M. (2019). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th ed.). Cengage.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of the paper students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional, legal, ethical and practical components of teaching.
    2. Design, teach and evaluate learning experiences.
    3. Critically reflect on their teaching experiences and identify aspects for improvement.
    4. Establish and sustain effective professional relationships within an educational setting.
    5. Apply knowledge and skills relevant to te reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (language and culture).

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 9, 12-13, 15-18
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