POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST TEACHING Qualificationspostgraduate Specialist SELECTED ENTRY APPLICATION FORM Teaching Qualifications
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Dear Student POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST TEACHING QUALIFICATIONSPOSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST SELECTED ENTRY APPLICATION FORM TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS Thank you for expressing an interest in the programmes offeredSELECTED by the College ENTRY off Education, APPLICATION Massey FORM Universiity. We are sure that you will enjoy stuudying a Postgraduate Specialist Teaching programme with us. DearPlease Studentfind included the following information: » Selected Entry Application: Thank youto befor compl expressingeted if youan interestdecide to in sub themmit programme an application offered for sel byection the Institute of Education, Massey University. We are sure that you will enjoy studying a Postgraduate Specialist Teaching programme with us.The processing of applications for the 2012 academic year has started. Completed College of Education selected entry applications must reach the University before the 30th November 2011. It is Pleaseimporta findnt to includednote that theearly following submission information: will sppeed up the processing of your appliccation for a semester one start. {{Selected Entry Application: to be completed if you decide to submit an application for selection For further information on the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching prograamme visit Thehttp://ww processingw.massey.ac.nz/ of applicationsmassey/learning /proforg ramme-cthe 2013ourse-paper/pro academicg ramme.cfm?styear has started.udy_year=2012 Completed&prog_id=9348 Institute4&maj or_code.of Education selectedFor other entryCollege applications of Education must programmes reach the visit University http://study.massey before 5 December.ac.nz. 2012. It is important to note that early submission will speed up the processing of your application for a Semester One start. If you have any queries with regard to your application or you require any further aassistance please Fordon't further hesitate information to contact onus onthe 0 Postgraduate800 MASSEY (0800 Diploma 627 in 739) Specialist or +64 6 Teaching 350 5701 programme,if calling from visit: http://www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=93484overseas or e-mail us at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application. We look forward to receiving your application. YoursYours sincerely,siincerely ToniToni Snowball-Kui Snowball-Kui Academic Services Manager, Student Management (Education) Academic Services Manager, Student Management (Education) SELECTED ENTRY POSTGRADUATE SPECIALIST TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5 DECEMBER Completing the form The University-Student Contract The information you give on this entry form is used by the selection The University and the Student form a contractual relationship when the committee to select candidates for entry into the Postgraduate University enrols the Student as a member of the University community. Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching. What follows are the terms of that Contract which the University and the Student accept are to govern their relationship, along with statute, and Need help? with the regulations and rules of the University. If you need help answering any questions, simply call our Helpline: phone 0800 MASSEY (0800 62 77 39). The University will: 1 Use best endeavours to provide the Student with tuition and Verifying your documents supervision of a professional standard in the course(s) in which the Please attach verified copies of your proof of identity and the relevant Student is enrolled. qualifications requested in this form. 2 Act reasonably and fairly in exercising its powers under the regula- What is a verified copy? tory framework and this Contract. A verified copy is a copy of an original document that has been signed and 3 Give reasonable notice of any changes in the course(s) required dated (preferably with an official stamp) for authenticity by a person authorised because of changes in funding, staffing or other reasonable cause. in the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 as able to take declarations. This The Student will: person could be a: 4 Use best endeavours to fulfil the requirements prescribed by the • Justice of the Peace University for the course(s). • Barrister or solicitor of the High Court 5 Observe the regulations and rules of the University and accept the • Notary Public jurisdiction of the University in all matters connected with academic • Court Registrar or Deputy Registrar • Member of Parliament progress and with discipline. • Land Transport Safety Authority, Public Trust, government department 6 Pay the fees prescribed by the University for the course(s). (including Internal Affairs and Inland Revenue) or local authority employee The University and the Student also agree: designated for the purpose of taking oaths and declarations. 7 The Contract is formed when a Confirmation of Enrolment is issued When a student is in a remote community and is unable to access a person for the programme(s). from the above list, a school principal, minister of religion or general 8 The Contract will continue for the period for which the Student is practitioner is acceptable. enrolled by the University and will then end. However, clause 12 will A verified copy of a whakapapa statement is acceptable only when a student continue to apply after the Contract ends. cannot obtain a birth certificate. Both the student and a kaumatua must sign 9 The University and the Student may enter into further contracts, in the whakapapa as evidence of identity and citizenship. subsequent periods, by repeating the process in clause 7. The signatory must identify their official designation and location on the front 10 The relevant Admission Form, Enrolment Form, Confirmation of of each page of the copy (preferably with an official stamp), sign and date the Enrolment and material published in the Calendar also form part copy and write the following words (or words to the same effect): “This is a true copy of an original document that I have sighted”. of this Contract, but nothing else shall be incorporated into the contractual relationship between the Student and the University. Failure to provide correctly verified documentation may delay or lead to rejection of your application. 11 Liability for failure to perform this Contract is excluded where that failure has been caused by circumstances beyond the control of the The document with the verification must be received by Massey University and University or the Student. not a copy or fax of the verified copy. 12 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract, or The University does not return verified copies to you. Please do not send otherwise relating to the performance by the University or its staff original identity documents. If you do send originals, Massey University does of their responsibilities to the Student, shall be resolved through the not guarantee secure return of these documents to you. Grievance Procedures prescribed by the University (see Calendar As an alternative to sending in verified copies of your documents you can show or http://calendar.massey.ac.nz/) which shall be the exclusive the originals to a Massey University staff member who will take a copy of your procedures for resolution of such a dispute. original documents and sign and date the copy to show that the documents have been sighted. Eligibility criteria To be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Ready to send? Diploma in Specialist Teaching you must: When you’ve finished filling in this form, please send it along with any (a) hold a relevant professional qualification; attachments asked for in the addressed envelope to: (b) have either Enrolments i) qualified for any degree of a New Zealand university, or Massey University equivalent; or Private Bag 11222 ii) provided evidence of sufficient practical/professional experience Manawatū Box Lobby of an acceptable standard in an area relevant to the qualification; Palmerston North 4442 New Zealand (c) have satisfied the Academic Board that they have sufficient background of professional experience to be likely to benefit from We will send an acknowledgement to you advising that we have the course; received your application. (d) been granted admission to postgraduate study as entitled to enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching. Note: The Selection Committee reserves the right to consult with other professionals in your field who may be knowledgeable of your work. You may also be asked to provide the names of additional referees. 2 SELECTED ENTRY FORM – POSTGRAD SPECIALIST TEACHING If you need help with any question, phone 0800 MASSEY (0800 62 77 39). Personal details Language Surname or family name Is English or Māori your first language? Yes No If ‘No’, what is your first spoken language? First or given names Citizenship Date of birth Are you a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident? Yes No Day Month Year If you are a Permanent Resident, how long have you lived in New Zealand? Massey ID number (if known) Disabilities Contact details Do you have any disability/health conditions that may affect your study Yes No Address Will you require learning support? Yes No Please specify E-mail Phone (daytime) ( ) Phone (evening) ( ) Cellphone ( ) If yes, please see also the Registration Form for Disability Services at the back of this forms booklet. Qualification Please tick appropriate box 2256 Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (unendorsed) 2610 Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching Please tick one endorsement for the Postgraduate Diploma