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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.

This online course contributes to ākonga understanding the importance of bilingual/bicultural and multilingual/multicultural environments for supporting identity, learning and development of tamariki. Ākonga will continue to strengthen their cultural and language learning (including te reo Māori, Pacific languages, New Zealand Sign Language, and other languages) so that they feel confident and competent to work in culturally responsive ways with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities. This course requires ākonga to think critically about their roles and responsibilities in supporting cultural and linguistic diversity in the early years, about bias and their role in promoting social justice

This online course critically analyses the barriers to learning and participation for children with disabilities and additional learning needs in early learning services. The concepts of equity and advocacy are investigated in relation to the rights of the child as articulated in United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC), United Nations Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNRIP) and New Zealand legislation and policy documents. Ākonga will develop understandings, knowledge and pedagogies so that they can identify and respond inclusively to ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs.

This professional experience placement enables ākonga to apply their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in early learning services in Aotearoa New Zealand and to demonstrate Our Code Our Standards in a supported environment.