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In this course ākonga develop knowledge, skills and understandings to teach the four conceptual strands of the Social Sciences curriculum area in the New Zealand Curriculum through inquiry-based learning.

This course introduces the performing and visual arts as curriculum. A focus will be on the variety of assessment types related to the different strands. The key competencies of the New Zealand Curriculum are addressed through a range of theoretical perspectives, teaching strategies, pedagogies and content knowledge.

The course prepares ākonga with the knowledge skills and dispositions to be culturally capable kaiako who meet the Teaching Standards (in a supported environment) and the expectations in Our Code Our Standards through in-depth knowledge of, and critical engagement with, these standards. Ākonga examine their identity as a learner and reflective practitioner and a kaiako and begin to develop a philosophy to guide their practice.

This online course introduces ākonga to ethical considerations and standards that govern the teaching profession. The course develops ākonga abilities to assess information from a range of sources, undertake research, and write formally as required by a teacher. There will be an emphasis on locating and using resources in the local community.

This online course prepares ākonga with the knowledge skills and dispositions to be culturally capable kaiako who meet the Teaching Standards (in a supported environment) and the expectations in Our Code Our Standards through in-depth knowledge of, and critical engagement with, these standards. Ākonga examine their identity as a learner and reflective practitioner and a kaiako and begin to develop a philosophy to guide their practice.

This professional experience placement further develops your knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in primary learning in Aotearoa New Zealand. It also supports your development towards meeting the Teaching Council Code and Standards in a supported learning environment.

This course explores kaupapa Māori theory and how colonialism has impacted education and other outcomes for Māori, and why education inequalities need to be urgently addressed. Ākonga will critically examine past and current policies and legislation specific to ākonga Māori and make recommendations to bring about change and strengthen ākonga Māori educational achievement. Ākonga will strengthen their skills and knowledge of te reo Māori for use in education settings.

This course extends the range of research and inquiry methodologies required by kaiako to be effective teacher-researchers. They learn how to apply research and inquiry methodologies to improve practice in collaboration with their learning community. Ākonga are taught skills to critique a range of published research to assist them to improve their practice.

In this course ākonga investigate and critically examine a range of issues that influences the learning and development of infants, toddlers and young children. Ākonga will critically evaluate and reflect on theories of learning and development from post-structural, critical and cultural perspectives and consider the implications for the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children. They will also consider the significance of the early years on future lifespan development.

This online course provides the opportunity for critical analysis of current issues and debates related to curriculum approaches for infants, toddlers and young children including antibias, transitions, continuity of learning, school and community partnerships, and innovations in the field. Ākonga will develop knowledge, skills and strategies to critically defend an informed pedagogical position and contribute to early childhood curriculums and future policy directions for early childhood education.