EDPR240 Engaging in Teaching

Overview

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

About this paper

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

Overview

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

About this paper

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