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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.
The aim of this online course is to help you to develop the knowledge and skills to act as a construction manager by studying selected aspects of regional construction practice, emerging construction technologies and professional practice.
This online course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills to assemble and measure schedules of quantities from project information for medium and large buildings.
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills to analyse and prepare preliminary estimates, elemental cost plans and preliminary cashflow statements for medium and large building projects.
This online course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to act as a quantity surveyor by studying selected aspects of regional construction practice, emerging construction technologies and professional practice.
This online course will give you the knowledge and skills to prepare tender documentation, evaluate a tender and complete post tender, construction and post-construction administration.
This online course will teach you how to develop the knowledge and skills to apply social and cultural factors to the design principles of the built environment.