Teacher Research and Inquiry 1

EDU521

Level 5
15 Credits
0.125 EFTS
Delivery type:

Online
Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:

$760 NZ Domestic

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Workload - Approximately 10 hours per
week
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This online 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. 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.

Learners 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

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course.

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.

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary Education) OP7032

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