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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 ) $2,106.60
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).

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 2027 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.

Contact

Paper Co-ordinator: 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 four-week practicum in a New Zealand school or childcare centre.

Textbooks

Recommended texts:

  • Hill, M. & 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:

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