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Role at Open PolytechnicI am an Academic Staff Member in Early Childhood EducationRelevant educationI have a Diploma of Teaching, BA, M.Ed, and a PhD. I am also a fully registered teacher. Relevant experienceI have been involved in the early childhood sector in many roles, from kindergarten...
Watch Tracey’s video to hear her story of being diagnosed as an adult, and the strategies that she finds that help with her studies. Tracey also offers advice around backing yourself, and remembering that you bring valuable experience and knowledge when you come to study as a neurodivergent...
Hannah is studying a degree in Health and Wellbeing, majoring in Disability, who identifies as having a disability herself since getting post concussion syndrome, occipital neuralgia and depression after an injury while enjoying her passion – kick boxing. Hear Hannah’s story of finding...
Watch Rachel’s video to learn about the struggles she found with face to face learning, and how supportive and helpful she found studying online to be. She has some great advice around how to best approach your study. Support for disabled learners If you would like to talk to anyone in our...
Role at Open Polytechnic I’m the Academic Staff Member for the New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4), facilitating IDE401 Visual Communication, IDE402 Products and Materials, and IDE403 Interior Décor Project. I guide ākonga through their study journey while running my own...
Role at Open Polytechnic I have been with Open Polytechnic since 2017, it started with the development of the Level 2 Floristry course. I am currently developing the Level 3 course. I am one of 13 Master Florists in New Zealand and love my job. I love to teach and educate. Education and work...
Role at Open Polytechnic I am an academic staff member responsible for the facilitation and teaching of courses in the Initial Teacher Education programme Subject areas taught at Open Polytechnic:Secondary Teacher Education, Secondary Technology Teacher Education Education Diploma in Design...
I am an Academic Staff Member for Initial Teacher Education, Primary Education Relevant education/work experience I have 15 years of experience as a primary educator, with a strong professional focus on digital technology and English education, as well as additional classroom expertise in...
Role at Open Polytechnic I am an Academic Staff Member for Initial Teacher Education. Subject areas taught at Open Polytechnic Secondary Teacher Education, Primary Teacher Education. Education and work experience Previous role at the Ministry of Education: Lead Secondary Advisor, Curriculum &...
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