Overview
The Secondary Education programme builds on the knowledge students have acquired in their initial degree studies, and is designed to develop understanding, skills and values that allow students to implement innovative and effective teaching practices in New Zealand secondary schools. On completion of the programme, students will be qualified to teach in secondary schools throughout New Zealand and in most overseas countries.
Contact details
Tel 0800 TO TEACH (0800 868 3224)
Email education@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/education
Qualifications
- Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)
Programme Requirements
Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in Secondary Education
| Subject Area | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching in Context | EDUC 471 Teaching in a New Zealand Context | 30 |
| Curriculum | EDUC 477 Secondary Curriculum 1 EDUC 577 Secondary Curriculum 2 | 30 30 |
| Inquiry (Professional Experience) | EDUC 478 Evidence-based Inquiry (Secondary) EDUC 578 Extended Evidence-based Inquiry (Secondary) | 30 30 |
| Pedagogy | EDUC 476 Diversity and Inclusion | 30 |
| Content Competency Tests | EICT 199 Information and Communication Technologies Competency Test ELIT 199 Literacy Competence Test EMAT 196 Mathematics Competency Test (Secondary Specialisation), or | 0 0 0 |
| Total | 180 | |
Note: Any student who does not pass one or more of EICT 199, ELIT 199, and (EMAT 196 or 197 or 199) at the first attempt is recommended to take EICT 198 Essential ICT for Teaching, ELIT 198 Essential Literacy for Teaching, and/or support appropriate for EMAT 196 or 197 or 199(or equivalent papers).
