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Ako ki te Wānanga: Bridging to Teaching 

Programme Overview

Level of Study: 4

This certificate programme provides students with the foundation knowledge to move on to either degree-level study or career pathways. It is designed as a stepping stone from Te Aka ki te Wānanga, allowing students to build on and apply the skills learnt previously.

The programme seeks to develop students’ understanding of community, culture and communication, creating a solid foundation for future study.  Ako ki te Wānanga aims to reinforce students’ confidence within Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) by continuing to build upon existing understanding.

Duration: 20 weeks
Location: Tāmaki Makaurau
Start Date: 15/07/2013
Finish Date: 01/12/2013
Applications Close: 24/06/2013
Delivery Mode: Lecture
2013 Annual Fee: Nil
N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2013 domestic fees schedule. While the fees are indicative, you can expect that final tuition fees will not exceed the amount shown.

Entry Details

Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements:
Minimum Age: 16 years old
Additional Qualifications: Applicants must show a willingness to learn and will be required to undertake an interview.

Career Opportunities:

Entry level in the workforce in the general areas of education:

  • Kaiawhina in Te Kohanga Reo, Whare Kura, Mainstream schools;
  • Teacher aide;
  • Library assistant
Further Study:

Tertiary study at Undergraduate level:

  • Te Tohu Paetahi Ako: Bachelor of Education (Teaching).

Detailed Course Information

Course Code: AKA007
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Ako Tuhi Ōkawa: Writing for Tertiary Studies
Description: Develops and enhances skills in writing and presenting assignments in various forms. Explores language types and usages and looks at sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, academic conventions and the psychology of reading and writing.
Course Code: MAO101
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Te Reo Māori: Introduction to Te Reo Māori
Description: To introduce students to Te Reo Māori.
Course Code: AKO105
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Akoranga Pārongo Punaha: Basic Library Management
Description: To develop awareness of the library as a learning environmnet central to the development of an information-literate community.
Course Code: AKO106
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Ako Rorohiko: Basic Computer Study Skills
Description: To develop practical skills in Information and Communication Technology.
Course Code: AKO101
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Teaching
Course Title: Akoranga Tauawhi: Teacher Aide Practice
Description: To develop understanding of the roles, skills and responsibilities of a Teacher Aide.
Course Code: AKO102
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Teaching
Course Title: Akoranga i te Taiao: Education Outside the Classroom
Description: Students will recognise that education outside the classroom is a learning and teaching context where children experience safely their environment and therefore their world.
Course Code: AKO103
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Teaching
Course Title: Ako Mahi Marau: Curriculum Projects
Description: To develop an awareness of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
Course Code: AKO104
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Teaching
Course Title: Ako Tauawhi Whanonga: Learning and Behaviour Support
Description: To develop an understanding of the learning and behaviour support provided for students with diverse needs to participate and achieve in educational settings.

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