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This course provides historical and advanced theoretical understandings of motivation and behaviour and their degree of relevance in diverse ecological settings. The course is premised on the belief that the most important issue underlying a culturally inclusive society is a willingness of people to be more aware, knowledgeable, and accepting of difference. The course is designed for students who wish to engage in promoting analyses and rigorous critique of socio- psychological theories and to apply strategies that emanate from those theories. Issues relating to Maori and indigenous ways of knowing and practising will be explored.
The structure and content are purpose-designed for postgraduate students who wish to engage in promoting analyses and rigorous critique of socio-psychological theories and to apply strategies that emanate from those theories - in a variety of contexts. Issues relating to Māori and Indigenous ways of knowing and practising will be explored, discussed, and reported on. A chief aim of the course is to select a range of co-existing concepts that vary together, and to shape them into resources that will have application for educationalists and social scientists. It is therefore designed to respond to the interests of early childhood centre and classroom practitioners, educational leaders, resource teachers, special education consultants, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, and other professionals interested in providing inclusive and vibrant learning and social environments in the milieu that make up today’s changing communities.
On completing this course students will be able to:1. Analyse and describe key issues in motivational theory in New Zealand and internationally;2. Position practices, policies and contentions of culturally diverse imperatives that co-exist within and alongside a range of theoretical exemplars;3. Apply critical thinking to culturally responsive practices;4. Critically analyse and compare key motivational theorists and theoretical frameworks;5. Critique evidence-based research that is noted for informing practice;6. Evaluate and defend the meanings of practice-based evidence, particularly as it applies to cultural settings;7. Present academically sound information in a convincingly and appropriately argued manner; and,8. Plan future research and/or policy development in the respective socio-psychological fields.
Subject to approval of the Head of School
Jen Smith
Angus Macfarlane and Kay-Lee Jones
Contributing Lecturers:Emeritus Professor Ted Glynn Associate Professor Sonja MacfarlaneAdjunct Professor Wally PenetitoDr Matiu RātimaDr Te Hurinui ClarkeBenita Rarere-BriggsTufulasi TaleniHayley WelchNathan RikiRachel Maitland
REQUIRED:Macfarlane, Angus H. , Macfarlane, Sonja, Webber, Melinda; Sociocultural realities : exploring new horizons (ISBN 9781927145722];ANDMacfarlane, Angus H. et al; The Hikairo schema : culturally responsive teaching and learning in early childhood education settings (ISBN 9781988542645; NZCER Press, 2019.ORRatima, Matiu Tai et al; The Hikairo schema for primary : culturally responsive teaching and learning (ISBN 9781988542843; NZCER Press, 2020.ORKaraka-Clarke, Te Hurinui et al; The Hikairo schema for secondary : culturally responsive teaching and learning (ISBN 9781990040092; NZCER Press, 2021.RECOMMENDED:Macfarlane, Angus H. , New Zealand Council for Educational Research; Kia hiwa ra : listen to culture : Māori students' plea to educators (ISBN 9781877293290; New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2004AndWelch, Hayley Tewai et al; Te kura tapa whā : embedding an indigenous model of wellbeing into the learning environment (ISBN 9781990040214; NZCER Press, 2021.
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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.On submitting assignments, students must confirm that the work being handed in is original and their own work.
All three assignments must be completed in order to achieve a final pass grade. All assignments are to be completed by individual students and may not have been submitted for credit in any other course or qualification.Grading ScaleGrade GPA 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
As this course is based on a collaborative learning and teaching model prepared participation by the student will be essential to meet the requirements of this course.
Evaluation Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery.
All course assessment is moderated within courses, and selected course assessment is moderated externally (by nominated people outside the University). A sample of your work may be used as part of the external moderation process and all identifying details will be removed.
Work handed in after the due date with no extension granted is considered late. Late work will be accepted or not accepted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator. Late work will incur a grade penalty. Lecturers reserve the right not to mark late work, and no work will be accepted after the assignments have been returned to students.
APA (American Psychological Association) for citations and references.This course subscribes to APA, the most commonly used style to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. Please refer to the Library site for further supporth
Access to web –based discussions will be a discussed at the commencement of the course.
Under 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. There is, however, a limit to the length of time that an extension can be granted and this should be negotiated with the Course Coordinator in the first instance. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Extensions are not granted automatically to students.Requests for extensions should be emailed to the Course Coordinator at least two days prior to the due date for the assignment. Relevant evidence such as a medical certificate or a letter from a counsellor may be required in order for the lecturer to make a decision about whether or not to grant an extension. A copy of the Course Coordinator's email confirming the extension (if granted) and any supporting documentation must be attached to and submitted with the assignment.Extensions will not normally be granted because of pressure of university study, eg. Several pieces of work 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.
Resubmissions of assignments will not be permitted.
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.
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Domestic fee $1,937.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 9 people apply to enrol.
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