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This course provides pre-service teachers with an introduction to the conceptual and structural frameworks in the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) in the Health, Physical Education and Social Sciences Learning Areas with a particular emphasis placed on well- informed practical application. A community based emphasis provides participants with a local context to explore key concepts and issues in authentic community settings. Course content will demonstrate the College's commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te reo me nga tikanga Maori and the Ministry of Education's Pasifika Education Strategy. The course will complement learning in other courses in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
On the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the conceptual and structural frameworks in The New Zealand Curriculum/Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2007) with a particular focus upon practical application of the Health, Physical Education and Social Sciences learning areas.2. Articulate and demonstrate a developing community-based teaching philosophy, including knowledge of te reo me onā tikanga ā Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Tātaiako cultural competencies and the Ministry of Education's Pasifika Education Strategy.3. Effectively use the social inquiry approach (in Social Studies) to draw upon research to critically examine multiple perspectives in relation to key concepts and issues in local, national and global contexts that frame teaching and learning. 4. Demonstrate skills, appropriate attitudes and strategies necessary to create an inclusive learning environment situated within the authentic (lived) contexts experienced by children.5. Display an understanding of high quality physical activity that develops children's movement skills.6. Illustrate an understanding of the health promoting schools concept through programme planning that reflects all components and strategies inherent in "Health promoting schools'.7. Articulate and demonstrate an understanding of critical place-based education and the key curriculum processes underpinning the Social Studies area within the wider Social Sciences Curriculum.8. Identify a range of community and health services available to support children, their families/whānau and teachers.
Admission to the GradDipTchLn(Primary)
Richard Manning
A resubmit of the test (assignment one) will only be granted where the pass mark has been narrowly missed (i.e. by no more than 3 marks). In relation to Assignment Two, lecturers may agree for the student to resubmit their work. This will only occur where the pass mark for that (failed) part of Assignment Two has been narrowly missed (i.e. by no more than 5 marks). In such cases, students will be provided with feedback and they will have the opportunity to resubmit an assignment to demonstrate that they have met the expected standard. Students should ensure they understand the feedback from their lecturer and should seek help and advice before making a resubmission. the normal time given for resubmissions will be one week. Resubmitted work shall be eligible for no more than a minimum pass mark for that assignment
From Semester 1 in 2016 the following regulations and processes will replace previous policies and guidelines related to applications for Aegrotat Consideration and Backdated (Late) Withdrawal from Courses. Please refer to The University of Canterbury General Course and Examination Regulations H. Special Consideration, which is available at the following site:http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/general/general_regs_aegrotat.shtml Students may apply for special consideration if their performance in an assessment is affected by extenuating circumstances beyond their control, where:(a) they have suffered an acute illness, injury, or other reasonably unforeseeable circumstances:i. which has prevented them from completing any major item(s) of work for assessment in a course; orii. which has impaired their performance (including by interruption of pre-assessment revision) to the extent that the result(s) are likely to underestimate their true and evidenced level of mastery of the material in the course; or(b) i. they have been selected to perform, compete, adjudicate, or officiate as a national sporting representative at national or international competitions; orii. they are members of a national cultural group on tour nationally or internationally.Please note that applications must be supported by evidence. Further details are available at the above link.Applications for special consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ within five days of the assessment. Where an extension may be granted for an assessment, this will be decided by direct application to the Course Co-ordinator and an application to the Examinations Office may not be required. Special consideration is not available for items worth less than 10% of the course and may not be available for some other items of assessment as specified in Course Outlines. (Refer to specific Course Outlines for this information.)Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.NB: 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.
Domestic fee $717.00
International fee $2,913.00
* 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.
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