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-to-day teaching and learning activities of kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners). All relationships
This professional experience placement further develops ākonga knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in primary learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and their progression towards meeting Our Code Our Standards in a supported 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 Māori ākonga and make recommendations to bring about change and strengthen Māori ākonga’ educational achievement. Ākonga will strengthen their skills and knowledge of te reo Māori for use in education settings.
The focus of this course is on the practical implications of equity, diversity and inclusion in classrooms and the school environment.
This online course provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in early learning services, basing their practice on Our Code Our Standards
This course examines the values, principles, theories, policies and practices that contribute to inclusion and provides ākonga with knowledge and understandings to support the wellbeing, diversity and uniqueness of all learners and families in early learning services.
If you need to assess learners against standards in a workplace or academic setting, this qualification will build your knowledge and skills.
Study the NZ Certificate in Educational Support anytime and anywhere you want with New Zealand's specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic NZ.
Study Applied Science anytime and anywhere you want with NZ's specialised provider of distance and online learning courses and qualifications, Open Polytechnic
Completing her Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) meant that Juliette could achieve a goal she never thought possible.