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Te Tohu Paetahi Ako: Bachelor of Education – Teaching (Tapiri) 

Programme Overview

Level of Study: 7

This programme provides NZ Teachers Council-accredited and approved study for Principals and teachers who work with children in Māori medium or mainstream schools, early child care or kohanga reo, and those with similar aspirations, to improve their qualifications, and to undertake professional development in areas in which they have daily responsibility. This programme leads to a qualification that gives you the opportunity to be more equitably represented in tertiary education, professional occupations and in decision-making positions in education. While education is the focus of this programme, it is also an opportunity for participants to review the development and direction of their careers.

Duration: 1 year
Location: Te Tai Tokerau
Start Date: 21/01/2013
Finish Date: 10/11/2013
Applications Close: 17/12/2012
Intake Details Te Tohu Paetahi Ako (Tapiri) is delivered in blocks during the year – January, April, July and October in the school term breaks. The mixed mode of delivery and multi-site delivery make this programme very accessible.
Delivery Mode: Mixed mode
2013 Annual Fee: $5176
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: 18 years old
Minimum Qualifications:

Student entry is open to applicants who have completed a Level 7, New Zealand Diploma in Teaching recognised by the New Zealand Teachers Council or Trained Teacher’s Certificate (or New Zealand Qualifications Authority and NZ Teachers Council recognised equivalent).

Additional Qualifications:

Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Education – Teaching (Tapiri):

  • Must provide evidence of their ability to successfully pursue and complete a Bachelor degree; and
  • Be currently registered as a teacher in New Zealand; and
  • Have been a practising teacher or teacher educator in New Zealand for at least two of the last five years.
Special Entry Requirements: Students who do not meet these criteria, but have special circumstances that warrant further consideration, may be considered for admission through an interview and assessment process at the discretion of the Head of School of Undergraduate Studies.

Career Opportunities:

Tertiary education, professional occupations, decision-making positions in education.

Further Study:

Tertiary study at Postgraduate level:

  • Master of Indigenous Studies;
  • Master of Māori Studies.

Detailed Course Information

Course Code: AHO303
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Te Umanga Mātauranga: Education of Students with Diverse Abilities
Description: An exploration of the philosophy of inclusion. The exploration of the provision of education for learners with diverse needs from both Māori and Western traditional and contemporary perspectives. The course aims to develop teacher competencies that will cater for a variety of educational needs in inclusive settings. From an inclusive perspective, course participants will examine theories and practices related to identification, assessment and programme planning for learners with diverse needs.
Course Code: AHO304
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Ngā Aria Wetewetehia i roto i te Rangahau Māori: Critical Theory in Māori Research
Description: The exploration of the concept of critical theory and research and its relevance to education. Within this context, the course analyses critical theory and how this school of thought exposes power relations within cultures, the emancipating properties of critical theory, and the impact and implications critical theory and research have on whānau, hapū, and iwi. This course also explores historical and new methods of Māori research.
Course Code: AHO305
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Te Aromatawai me te Whakarite Mahere Ako: Assessment and Planning
Description: The examination of principles and practices of early years assessment and evaluation, including planning for an integrated curriculum (birth to eight years old), managing a learning environment and planning for transitions across educational environments and contexts. Students will particularly focus on models of assessment, planning and evaluation that include whānau participation.
Course Code: AHO306
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Ara Mai He Tētēkura: Educational Leadership Issues
Description: A critical exploration of educational leadership issues in Aotearoa and beyond. The issues for discussion and critical analysis include the traditional and contemporary principles and perspectives of Māori and international leadership, the building of leadership capacity within Māori educational organisations and effective leadership for the new knowledge society.
Course Code: AHO307
Course Type: Major
Major Title: Early Years
Course Title: Te Whakawhāriki i te Tikanga-ā-Iwi me ngā mahi Toi: Social Studies and Arts in the Early Years
Description: Student teachers will develop an understanding of the principles of emergent curriculum design and development (or integrated approaches to curriculum development) and be knowledgeable about the skills and dispositions in lesson planning, strategies and resources for teaching social studies and art in the early years curriculum (birth to eight years of age).
Course Code: AHO308
Course Type: Major
Major Title: Primary
Course Title: Curriculum 3: Primary
Description: Student teachers will develop a critical understanding of curriculum design and development. Students will explore and analyse theories, concepts and techniques for quality delivery of Pāngarau (Maths), English, Ngā Toi (Arts), Tikanga-ā-Iwi (Social Studies), Languages. A range of Māori cultural expressions, approaches and practices will also be explored to drive teaching and learning strategies.
Course Code: AHO311
Course Type: Core
Course Title: Practicum 3: Tapiri
Description: Demonstrates positive relationships with learners and the members of learning communities. Consolidates teaching and professional competencies.
Course Code: MAO302
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Early Years
Course Title: Te Pakaritanga 2: Advanced Māori Language
Description: This advanced course in Māori language follows on from MAO301. The course reinforces and develops advanced skills in communication, reasoning, debating and researching contemporary social and political topics in the Māori language.
Course Code: MAO342
Course Type: Elective
Major Title: Early Years
Course Title: Tikanga Māori in Aotearoa and Beyond
Description: Critically examines tikanga Māori theory and practice in varying contexts in Aotearoa and overseas.

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