Final Practicum and Culminating Integrative Assessment

Ākonga will be expected to weave together all that they have learned to provide high-quality, inclusive, culturally relevant teaching. Ākonga will be expected to competently carry out the roles and responsibilities of a kaiako with support, and contribute fully to the teaching and learning context as part of a team. A strong focus of this practicum is promoting equity and inclusion for diverse tamariki and rangatahi through the provision of high-quality practices. They learn to apply the elements of Teaching as Inquiry.

The Culminating Integrative Assessment (CIA) provides ākonga with the opportunity to articulate their philosophy of learning and teaching as they prepare to graduate as a qualified early childhood, primary, or secondary kaiako.

Important enrolment deadline

Please note that enrolments in this course close 4-9 weeks before the course opens. For specific dates, view the 'Course availability over the next 12 months' details at the end of this page.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Incorporate te reo Māori and tikanga-a-iwi in interactions, planning, assessment and the curriculum.
• Manage the complexities of the teaching role, including completing the Key Teaching Tasks, fulfilling everyday responsibilities, and knowing when and where to ask for support and when to assume leadership.
• Apply current theory and research on understanding and guiding behaviour to justify their choice of appropriate pedagogical practices.
• Critically reflect on how working towards meeting the expectations of Our Code Our Standards has influenced their teaching practice.
• Articulate and apply own philosophy of teaching and learning appropriate for their education setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills that meet the Standards (in a supported environment) and expectations of Our Code Our Standards.

Assessment

100% internal assessment and includes a practicum.

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.  

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. 

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