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Whāriki. Ākonga will gain understanding of the Te Whāriki approach to learning and teaching and the
This course introduces ākonga to the profession of early childhood teaching. The past and present
This course introduces ākonga to the role research and inquiry play in learning and teaching
teaching profession. The course develops ākonga abilities to assess information from a range of sources
motivating learning and teaching resources to teach science, promoting sustainability, and enabling all tamariki to access the curriculum. confident to teach at level 5 of the New Zealand Curriculum. You will investigate pedagogy that is
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.
This online course examines the historical context in which te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed and how the effects of colonialism have impacted education and other outcomes for Māori. Ākonga will analyse why education inequalities for Māori learners and their whānau need to be urgently addressed and how they can bring about change in their professional roles.
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.
This course examines the bicultural partnership between Tangata Whenua and the Crown forged through Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this means for its multicultural education settings. Ākonga will reflect on their personal journey with te reo Māori, and their professional commitment as bicultural, bilingual and biliterate kaiako focused on supporting Māori ākonga achieving educational success as Māori in early learning and school settings.