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Completing her Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) meant that Juliette could achieve a goal she never thought possible.
Academic Integrity is being honest, respectful and ethical in your study and assessments. All your submitted assessments must be your own independent work, and you must acknowledge where you have referred to someone else's ideas or words. Find out about academic integrity and how to avoid plagiarism.
The New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3) 55 Credits is made up of five individual courses. These non clinical, community focused courses can be studied separately as micro-credentials, or if learners wish to complete all five micro-credentials they may credit these...
This page includes what you need to know and must do on the day of and during your examination. Watch the video for information about what you need to know for the day of your exam, then read on for more to detailed information. Please make sure you read this information carefully and check it...
Role at Open Polytechnic I am the Degree Leader and Academic Staff Member for Initial Teacher Education Experience I have worked in in-service and pre-service teacher education for 16 years, and in post-graduate education for eight years. I hold a Masters of Education and a Doctorate of...
It was while working for the Department for Courts and Department of Corrections that Erica discovered an interest in the law. Wanting to turn her interest into a career, she decided the time was right to challenge herself and work towards becoming a legal executive. She knew the move would...
“My future ambitions are to become more knowledgeable in my field and to build up a client base that trusts me. It may be that that involves more study through the Open Polytechnic, and I would have no hesitation,” Marie explains. Working in another field when she first began study, Marie is...
The unique blend of distance and contact learning appealed to Suzanne, who wanted study that would fit around her full time work and family commitments. Suzanne has now graduated from her qualification and says attending her graduation ceremony recently in Auckland was a highlight of her...
Planning your assessment will help you get focused and keep you on track. It will also help make writing your assessment easier.Before you start your research Check the assessment marking schedule to see what the marker will be looking for. This will help you know what to focus on. If there...
This page includes information about approved examination materials. You must adhere strictly to the following rules. If you ignore them or any instructions given by an examination supervisor, you may have your examination cancelled and face further action. You are required to keep these...