HEDN613-23A (D) Any Time Start 2023 (Distance)

Teaching in Practice

15 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of anytime start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

In this course we grapple with literature and practice around what it means to be a tertiary teacher in a bi-cultural Aotearoa. Drawing on the varied disciplinary and teaching contexts of participants we explore educators identity, philosophy, and practice. The course covers kaupapa that have been influential on and underpin current approaches to tertiary and/or vocational education. Formative feedback and the class community are integral in informing your thinking and learning in this course.

Learning Outcomes

Successful students in this course will be able to:
1. Evaluate evidence gathered about their teaching and students’ learning;
2. Develop a critical rationale for their teaching which shows connections to bi-cultural competencies, student learning and teaching beliefs, practices and values; and,
3. Articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning that demonstrates their capacity to reflect on practice and their aspirations and future development as a teacher.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

Contact Person

Cheryl Brown

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Observation & Interview 11 Sep 2023 40%
Teaching Philosophy 11 Nov 2023 60%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $995.00

* 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 Educational Studies and Leadership .

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