Introduction to Adult and Tertiary Teaching

ATT501

This online course introduces learners to a range of values-based frameworks, adult teaching and learning theories and the New Zealand learning progressions for embedded adult literacy and numeracy programme design.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    2025
    2024
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,203 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

The impact of social, political and historical contexts, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, are considered in relation to these frameworks and designing programmes for adult and tertiary teaching.  The primacy of relationships for adult teaching and learning is acknowledged.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss a range of Māori perspectives, and historical and political influences, that inform culturally appropriate adult and tertiary teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Identify and evaluate adult teaching and learning theories for programme design, with reference to Māori and Pacific world views and the Aotearoa New Zealand learning progressions for adult literacy and numeracy.
  • Discuss social diversity, including Pacific approaches, in relation to adult and tertiary teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Discuss the nature of inclusive, ethical and professional relationships to support adult and tertiary teaching in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
  • Design and develop a sequence of pedagogically and culturally appropriate learning sessions to meet assessment outcomes, including literacy and numeracy demands.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Fee free offer

Courses offered under NZ2993 New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) are currently fee free. Check out the Fee free offer tab on the qualification web page for information.

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate

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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    2025
    2024
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,203 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying