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 ) | $1,875.00 |
| 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: 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:
- 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).
- Children's Act
- Enrolment subject to Safety checkWhen is Student Safety Check for this paper is processed? This paper is limited to a programme
- Children's Act
- Enrolment subject to Safety checkWhen 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
| 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 2025 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:
- 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).