Teacher Research and Inquiry 1

EDU503

This course introduces ākonga to the role research and inquiry play in learning and teaching. Ākonga will come to understand the importance of evidenced based decision making when evaluating and adapting their practice.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    2025
    2024
    $677 NZ Domestic
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Research and inquiry data gathering methods are introduced to support evidence-based reflection including a consideration of Māori and Pacific approaches. Ākonga will practise accessing resources, research studies and evidence relevant to their teaching context

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Discuss the role research and inquiry play in shaping policy, theory and practice in education.
  • Access a range of information and research relevant to their teaching context, including Māori and Pacific research.
  • Discuss data gathering methods used by Kaiako to inquire into their practice, including Māori and Pacific approaches.

Assessment

100% internal assessment 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

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.

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.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Diploma

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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    2025
    2024
    $677 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying