The focus of this course is on the practical implications of equity, diversity and inclusion in classrooms and the school environment.

This final professional experience placement allows ākonga to demonstrate that they meet the Teaching Standards (in a supported environment) and the expectations of the Teaching Council Code in Our Code Our Standards through an in-depth knowledge of, and critical engagement with these standards.

This professional experience placement supports the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in early learning services in Aotearoa New Zealand and progresses towards meeting Our Code Our Standards in a supported environment.

In this online course, the focus will be on developing the capacity, confidence, and dispositions of young tamariki to use language in multiple forms for a range of purposes in the years prior to school and as they transition into formal schooling. The course will examine recent theory, research and the concepts that promote equitable outcomes for all tamariki that are foundational to literacy learning and teaching in the early years.

This online course examines the basis of te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and its historical and educational significance for kaiako in early learning services and schools. Ākonga will have opportunities to engage with Mātauranga Māori, and also learn te reo Māori me ōna tikanga for use in their educational setting and experience a noho marae.

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.

Ākonga undertaking this course explore the content of the four strands of the Health and Physical Education curriculum area of the New Zealand Curriculum. A key focus is the seven key areas of learning in this curriculum area: mental health, sexuality education, food and nutrition, body care and physical safety, physical activity, sports studies and outdoor education.

In this course ākonga critique various conceptual frameworks and theoretical ideas in English language and literacy and expand these within a multiliteracies approach to learning and teaching primary English. A major focus is on listening, reading, and viewing.

In this course ākonga become familiar with concepts that are foundational to the learning and teaching of Numeracy, Mathematics and Science including the role of appropriate resources and approaches. This course presents how play-based learning and play-based teaching are applied in the early years in these curriculum areas.

This professional experience placement provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in a school/kura. Ākonga are introduced to pedagogical skills, bi-cultural practices, and professional behaviours to ensure inclusive and respectful relationships with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities.