See also
General Course and Examination Regulations.
1.
Qualifications Required to Enrol in the
Diploma
Every candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma
in Education shall have:
(a)
either
i.
qualified for any appropriate degree in New Zealand with at least 0.45 EFTS at 300 level in Education; or
ii.
qualified for any appropriate degree in
New Zealand and either;
a.
successfully completed a recognised
teacher training course of not less than one year at a New Zealand
college of education or university;
b.
or
acquired experience as a teacher in a recognised educational
institution or setting;
c.
or
acquired experience as a counsellor in a recognised counselling
setting;
d.
or
acquired appropriate experience as an educator in a work-place or
community setting;
e.
completed the Postgraduate Certificate
in Education; or
iii.
been admitted under the Regulations for admission ad eundem statum as entitled to enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education; and
(b)
been approved as a candidate for the
Diploma by the Dean of Education.
Notes:
1.
The
relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent
professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.
Students will normally be expected to have at least a B average in
their 300-level courses.
2.
To be
admitted to the Diploma endorsed in Hoaka Pounamu: Te Reo Maori
Bilingual and Immersion Teaching a candidate must meet a minimum
Maori language proficiency level assessed by
interview.
3.
To be
admitted to the Diploma endorsed in Leadership a candidate must
satisfy ii(a) and have normally completed five years teaching
service and hold a position with leadership
responsibility.
2.
Structure of the Diploma
(a)
The
course of study for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education shall
comprise courses equivalent to 1.0 EFTS (120 points), excluding
EDEM 690 and EDEM 691 from the Schedule to the Master of Education
Regulations.
(b)
The
course of study for the Diploma endorsed in e-Learning and Digital
Technologies in Education shall comprise the courses set out in the
Schedule to these Regulations and courses equivalent to 0.25 EFTS
(30 points) from the Schedule to the Master of Education
Regulations.
(c)
The
course of study for the Diploma endorsed in Hoaka Pounamu: Te Reo
Bilingual and Immersion Teaching shall comprise the courses set out
in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(d)
The
course of study for the Diploma endorsed in Leadership shall
comprise the courses set out in the Schedule to these Regulations
and courses equivalent to 0.25 EFTS (30 points) from the Schedule
to the Master of Education Regulations.
(e)
The
course of study for the Diploma endorsed in Literacy shall comprise
the courses set out in the Schedule to these Regulations and
courses equivalent to 0.25 EFTS (30 points) from the Schedule to
the Master of Education Regulations.
(f)
The course of study for the Diploma endorsed in Teaching and Learning Languages shall comprise the courses set out in the Schedule to these Regulations and courses equivalent to 0.50 EFTS (60 points) from the Schedule to the Master of Education, or approved courses in languages, linguistics or related areas from the Schedule to the Master of Arts.
Note: A candidate wishing to enrol in a thesis for the Master of Education following the award of this Diploma should note that completing 0.25 EFTs (30 points) of approved research methodology courses will normally be required
3.
Courses for the Diploma
The courses for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education are listed in the Schedule to the Master of Education Regulations.
Note: Not all courses will be offered in any
one year.
4.
Courses from other Masters or Honours
Degrees
A candidate may, with the approval of the Dean of Education and of the Head of the other Department/School concerned, replace up to 0.25 EFTS (30 points) with relevant courses at an equivalent level.
5.
Approval of Course of Study
The course of study of each candidate is subject to the approval of the Dean of Education. Prior qualifications and experience of the candidate will be taken into account in approving the course of study.
6.
Time Limits for Full-time and Part-time
Study from the Date of Enrolment in the Diploma
(a)
A candidate may be enrolled as a
full-time or part-time candidate.
(b)
A
part-time candidate is one who, because of employment, health,
family or other reasons, is unable to study and research
full-time.
(c)
The
minimum period of enrolment for a full-time candidate is one year.
The maximum period of enrolment for a part-time candidate is four
years from the year of first enrolment.
(d)
To
qualify for the award of the Diploma all requirements must be
completed within the times listed above, unless the candidate is
granted an extension of time by the Dean of Education because of
special circumstances.
Note: In special cases the Dean of Education may suspend the enrolment of a candidate or approve an extension and in such cases determine whether the candidate remains eligible for Distinction.
7.
Re-enrolling in Courses
A candidate who fails any course for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education may not re-enrol in that course but may, with the permission of the Dean of Education, substitute another course for the failed course. A candidate who fails a required course for an endorsement may re-enrol in that course in only one subsequent year.
8.
BA(Hons) in Education, BTchLn(Hons) or
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Education, the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning shall not normally be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
9.
Diploma with Distinction
On the recommendation of the Dean of Education the Postgraduate Diploma in Education may be awarded with Distinction. Distinction is equivalent to First Class Honours and will be awarded to students achieving at least a GPA of 7.
10.
Transitional Arrangements
(a)
A candidate who commenced the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership prior to 2009 may complete that Diploma under the 2008 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2013.
(b)
A candidate who commenced the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning prior to 2009 may complete that Diploma under the 2008 regulations by taking courses approved by the Dean of Education, provided that this transitional regulation shall lapse at the end of 2012.
