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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 is the first course required in the Teacher Education Refresh (TER) programme.
This is the third course required as part of the Teacher Education Refresh (TER) and is for teachers who are required by the Education Council to complete a four-course programme before regaining their Practising Certificate.
This is the final course in the Teacher Education Refresh (TER)
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.
provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ
specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ.
New Zealand's specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ.
This online floristry course will provide entry level skills and knowledge in the principles of design and fundamental practical techniques for new entrants into the floristry industry.