• Level 5
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,097 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
    2027

This online course introduces you to a range of theoretical approaches for teaching diverse adult learners in Aotearoa New Zealand, including Māori perspectives and Pacific approaches.

 It requires you to understand and apply teaching and learning strategies appropriate to the learning context, including embedded literacy and numeracy.  Resources that support teaching and learning will also be explored with particular reference to ICT.  At the end of the online course you will be able to articulate an emerging personal professional teaching philosophy. 

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.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Discuss a range of theoretical models for teaching diverse adult learners in Aotearoa New Zealand, including Māori perspectives and Pacific approaches.
  • Select and apply teaching and learning strategies, including embedded literacy and numeracy approaches, to foster adult learning.
  • Facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for adult learners in Aotearoa New Zealand utilising a range of resources, including ICT.
  • Discuss their emerging adult teaching philosophy which is underpinned by theory, research and experience.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.