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This occurrence is not offered in 2022
This course provides pre-service teachers with an introduction to the New Zealand Education System and New Zealand Curriculum (2007). Culturally responsive pedagogies and learning design are explored within the context of learning theory, child development, and evidence-based teaching practices involving school visits, a Treaty of Waitangi workshop and Noho Marae experience. Students critically reflect on their beliefs, understandings and practices to develop greater awareness of the way their ontology may impact teaching and learning. The course will prepare students for the associated Professional Practice course (TEPP331) and also complement learning in other courses in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Primary).
*Please note this course is only available to initial teacher education students. To enrol in this course you need to be accepted and enrolled in one of our Initial Teacher Education programmes.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand education system and schools as organizations.2. Critically examine the major characteristics of The New Zealand Curriculum (2007) and investigate how these are interpreted within different school settings3. Examine and critically reflect upon the legal, ethical and moral aspects of the professional role of the teacher including their responsibility to diverse learners and the mana (self-esteem, self-belief and resilience) of Maori learners4. Appraise a range of research-informed learning theories and associated evidenced-based teaching methodologies (Western, Kaupapa Māori and indigenous) 5. Critically examine their existing cultural competence and recognise the impact of society and culture(s), including their own and Tikanga Māori, in teaching and learning 6. Develop effective and contextually appropriate interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills that develop and maintain positive professional relationships and practices.7. Critically reflect upon the implications of upholding the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in educational settings8. Implement the design process in the preparation, planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of children’s learning in order to meet a diverse range of learning needs9. Evaluate a range of classroom management and learning strategies that are congruent with children’s development, including differentiated strategies that meet diverse learning needs and support children’s inclusion.10. Analyze their continued professional development within the framework of the New Zealand Standards for the Teaching Profession and Code of Professional Responsibility
Admission to the GradDipTchLn(Primary);
TEPP331
COMPULSORY course activities include;- an overnight stay on a local Marae (transport to and from the marae will be provided/dates within the week will be confirmed early 2021)- a two-day Treaty of Waitangi WorkshopAttendance dates will be negotiated with the Course Coordinator.COMPULSORY SCHOOL VISITING DAYS: Students are required to attend one full day (8:30am - 3:30pm) working in their home school as part of the TEPI331 course within each of the following weeks (1 day per week - selected day to be negotiated with the home school to suit) Week starting 1 March, 8 March, 15 March, 22 March and 29 March 2021.
Nicki Dabner
Hill, Mary , Thrupp, Martin; The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand ; 6th edition; Cengage, 2019.
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the UC College of Education, Health and Human Development Assessment Guidelines, relevant UC Policies and the UC Calendar General Course and Examination Regulations. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with this information. There are two assignments in this course. Students must submit both assignments to pass the course. The scores for the two assignments will be aggregated for the final grade. Final grades will be determined at an examiners’ meeting at the end of the course and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.Grading ScaleGrade GPA Value MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89.99A- 7 80 – 84.99B+ 6 75 – 79.99B 5 70 – 74.99B- 4 65 – 69.99C+ 3 60 – 64.99C 2 55 – 59.99C- 1 50 – 54.99D 0 40 – 49.99E -1 0 – 39.99
Attendance at a Noho Marae and a Treaty of Waitangi Workshop is compulsory. The course will require all students to access the internet on a weekly basis. Students must engage with course materials via the on-line modules in the LEARN site and associated study guides. Extended absences must be accompanied by a medical certificate or similar (as for aegrotat provisions).All students will also attend five full days of school visits in the first seven weeks of the course. Distance students will develop a relationship with a local primary school in order to arrange these visits. Information for student to provide to the school will be available online.
Students will be given the opportunity to formally evaluate the course via the University course evaluation system. Students will also be encouraged to provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Internal moderation procedures will ensure that lecturers mark work consistently within each of the assessment components. The moderation process will also monitor standards across the two assignments.
Work is late if it is handed in after the due date, without an extension having been granted. Work submitted after the due date will be marked, but will only be eligible for a minimum passing mark in that assignment. Work received after five working days will not be marked and will receive a failing grade
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. Extensions will not be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of assessment being due at about the same time. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that they can meet their assessment deadlines. A request for an extension should be emailed to the Course Coordinator (nicki.dabner@canterbury.ac.nz) at least three days prior to the due date for the assignment. If you apply for an extension, you will be asked to supply a medical certificate or other relevant evidence of special circumstances (eg a letter from a counsellor). Students who cannot meet these regulations because of extended illness or unusually exceptional circumstances must apply to the Head of School (or their nominee). Students will be notified of the outcome of their extension application via email. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date unless exceptional circumstances prevail. No extensions will be granted after the due date of the assignment.
The option to resubmit assignments is not available in this course.
Where for reasons beyond their control, students are prevented from completing an assessment or suffer significant impairment, they may apply for what is known as “special consideration”. University of Canterbury Special Consideration provisions may apply to impaired performance, non-completion of assessment items, and to late discontinuation (withdrawal) from a course. A detailed description of special consideration and materials to support the applications process are available at: Special Considerations Process. Generally speaking, applications for special considerations should be lodged within five working days of the due date of that assessment item. For more details on this, please refer to the Special Considerations Regulations. This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.
Students will be expected to submit their assessment via the online assessment system in the Learn (Moodle) class site by 5.00pm on or before the due date. The lecturer may also ask students to submit assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. If this option is available students will submit work through Turnitin and obtain a report, after submitting assignments for marking via the Learn site.It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system. Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. For ICT help call our free call number 0508 UC IT HELP (0508 824 843) or on 03 369 5000. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public and university holidays).
Domestic fee $1,597.00
International fee $7,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .