Teacher Education Programme Overview Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education Contents About the Faculty 2 If you need advice about your studies, please Programme overview 3 contact: Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Early Childhood 4 Education Primary 6 Telephone: +64 7 838 4940 Email: [email protected] Secondary 14 waikato.ac.nz/education Further study 20 How to apply and get into Waikato 22 Connect with us: Fees and costs 24 Student support 24 /EducationWaikato Application and enrolment process 25 Key dates 27 @uow_education 1 Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education Teacher Education Programme Overview 1 About the Faculty The University of Waikato was the first university to offer teacher education in New Zealand. Our teacher education programmes are valued for their quality and innovation. Studying teacher education at Waikato policies and practices. They develop you to learn alongside experts who are will provide you with a qualification that is teaching skills in a supportive environment dedicated to education. Education at recognised nationally and internationally. and enhance their knowledge of areas such Waikato was ranked in the top 46 subjects Whether you have studied towards a as social justice, cultural diversity, Te Tiriti in the world (QS Rankings). degree before, or you are studying for the o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and first time, we can cater to for your needs. information communication technology. As a student with us you will broaden your understanding of people and gain skills The three-year Bachelor of Teaching suits For some people tertiary study is an and knowledge that will prepare you for a people new to tertiary study and who are exciting chance to learn about a new town teaching career that is enriching, rewarding interested in primary and early childhood and make new friends. Our campuses in and worthwhile. teaching. Hamilton and Tauranga are located in cities that are manageable, affordable and The four-year Bachelor of Teaching beautiful. Central Hamilton is renowned Conjoint programme enables you to for accessible shopping, cafes and bars. Career opportunities complete two degrees concurrently. This is Fast-growing Tauranga is a short drive a great option if you are passionate about away from stunning white-sandy beaches • Teacher a specific subject and want to share your and is a playground Mecca for the outdoor • Researcher knowledge with primary or secondary adventurer - the perfect antidote to a busy • Environmental educator school students. day studying. • Counsellor • Careers adviser The Master of Teaching and Learning and If moving town to study is not an option • Policy-maker the Graduate Diploma of Teaching are ideal for you, then consider our Mixed Media • Child advocate choices if you already have a degree, want Presentation (MMP) programmes. These to enhance your current career options, or programmes are offered online with some Programme benefits are seeking a career change. on-campus attendance required. The MMP programmes are available if you do not live • Professionally recognised We provide practical hands-on teaching in or near Hamilton or Tauranga and need • Informed by leading research opportunities in schools and early to stay in the area in which you live. They • Integrates theory and practical childhood services. Our graduates gain are particularly suited to the mature learner. learning experience a thorough understanding of Te Whāriki • Flexible choices or the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Becoming a teacher through Te Kura Toi • Opportunities for further study Marautanga o Aotearoa and educational Tangata Faculty of Education enables 2 Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education Programme overview All teacher education applicants are subject to an application and selection process. Early application is advisable. I want to become a teacher, which programme should I choose? At the completion of your qualification you will be I don't have a degree Bachelor of Teaching or Bachelor of Teaching Conjoint eligible to apply for Provisional Teacher Registration from the I have a Bachelors degree Graduate Diploma of Teaching or Master of Teaching & Learning Education Council New Zealand. For admission and application requirements go to pages 22-23. Teaching Qualifications Qualification Prerequisite Needed Duration Location Starts Career Pathway BTchg (Early Childhood) University entrance Three years Hamilton/Tauranga February Early childhood teaching BTchg (Early Childhood) Whakapakari qualification & Mixed Media Kōhanga Reo & early childhood 18 months February (Ki Taiao) University Entrance Presentation** teaching BTchg (Early Childhood) Flexible six Hamilton/Tauranga/ January/ For registered teachers working Diploma of Teaching Upgrade papers Distance March/ July in early childhood settings GradDipT (Early Mixed Media Bachelors degree One year January Early childhood teaching Childhood) Presentation* Hamilton/Tauranga/ University Entrance or Primary, intermediate, composite BTchg (Primary) Three years Mixed Media February Special Admission and middle school teaching Presentation* Total immersion (Māori), bilingual Hamilton/Tauranga/ BTchg (Primary) (Māori & English), primary, University Entrance Three years Mixed Media February (Kākano Rua) intermediate, composite and middle Presentation* school teaching BTchg (Primary) Primary, intermediate, composite University Entrance Four years Hamilton February Conjoint and middle school teaching For registered teachers working BTchg (Primary) Flexible six Hamilton/Tauranga/ January/ Diploma of Teaching in primary, intermediate, Upgrade papers Distance March/ July composite and middle schools Hamilton/supported Primary, intermediate, composite GradDipT (Primary) Bachelors degree One year January online and middle school teaching Primary, intermediate, composite MTchgLn (Primary) Bachelors degree One year Hamilton January and middle school teaching BTchg (Secondary) University Entrance Four years Hamilton February Secondary school teaching Conjoint Hamilton/Tauranga/ GradDipT (Secondary) Bachelors degree One year Mixed Media February Secondary school teaching Presentation* GradDipT Trades qualification + three Hamilton/Tauranga/ (Secondary); and years post qualification Secondary school teaching Two years Mixed Media February GradDip Engineering work experience in relevant (technology) Presentation** (Technology Teaching) industry GradDipT (Secondary); Trades qualification + three and GradDip Tourism Hamilton/Tauranga/ years post qualification Secondary school teaching & Hospitality Two years Mixed Media February work experience in relevant (technology) Management Presentation* industry (Teaching) MTchgLn (Secondary) Bachelors degree One year Hamilton January Secondary school teaching Total immersion (Māori), bilingual (Māori & English), primary, MTchgLn Māori Bachelors degree One year Hamilton July intermediate, composite middle medium*** school teaching, and secondary school teaching * Delivered online with some Hamilton campus attendance ** This MMP option requires Hamilton campus attendance in your second year ***Subject to approval 3 Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Early Childhood Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood BTchg - Early Childhood This teaching qualification prepares you for a career working in a Location variety of early childhood settings with children from birth to six Hamilton or years old. Tauranga (Windermere Campus) Programme content contexts, educational intentions and values, curriculum content and methods The BTchg (Early Childhood) consists of 3 year degree of teaching and assessment, and subject 20 Professional Education and curriculum knowledge. teaching papers (360 points). You will gain practical and theoretical knowledge about Start date how children learn. You will also develop Practicum Mid-February an understanding of Te Whāriki/the Early The practicum is directly related to papers Childhood Curriculum. in the programme and requires full-time The seven main themes covered in this attendance (six hours a day) over several programme are: bicultural development, weeks in an early childhood service. Tauranga cultural diversity, equity and social justice, BTchg Early Childhood Practicum The Waikato BTchg (Early Childhood) inclusion, parents and whānau, transition weeks programme is offered in Tauranga. The to school, and infants and toddlers. degree requirements are the same as the Year one: six weeks Hamilton campus programme. University Year two: seven weeks Within these themes the papers cover of Waikato staff teach the programme in Year three: seven weeks learners and their development, teaching Tauranga, but class attendance is at the Bay and learning processes, educational of Plenty Polytechnic, Windermere campus. Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) Early Childhood degree structure 3 Years 360 Points Year 1 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level 100 level Compulsory 120 points (BTchg) Year 2 200 level 200 level 200 level 200 level 200 level 200 level Elective Papers 120 points Year 3 200 level 200 level 300 level 300 level 300 level 300 level Practicum 120 points SHONA TAUTARI BTchg Early Childhood (Tauranga) Shona is passionate about early childhood education, loves the inquisitive nature of children, and feels the early childhood stage of life is the most crucial. Her degree offers a range of papers, which she finds interesting and enjoyable. She loves being able to study in Tauranga to do her degree, staying close to supportive friends