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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
Raesha Ismail and Jackie Cowan
Students display academic integrity when they submit for assessment work that is their own. When this is not the case, the students are engaging in cheating or dishonest practices. 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. It is unacceptable to submit sections of work completed for one course as part of an assignment for another course.
The assignments are graded against the University scale A+ to E. Satisfactory completion of the course overall to at least a C- grade is required in order to pass the course. All parts of the assignment must be submitted.Calculating the final grade: Final grades for the course will be calculated taking into account the weighting of each part of the assignment. The University of Canterbury grading scale is: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 – 39.99A Pass is 50 marks or over An examiner's meeting will be held at the end of the course to confirm final grades and to ensure fairness and consistency.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled course sessions, actively engage with course content and actively participate in course activities in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students are expected to notify lecturers prior to their absence with an explanation. Extended absences must be accompanied by a medical certificate or similar (as for aegrotat provisions).Students with less than 80% attendance are at-risk of not meeting the criteria for seeking credit in the course. The course lecturer may require evidence that they have actively engaged with the content and activities of the missed sessions. Attendance evidenceFLO students – attendance and active participation at On-site Intensives and Adobe Connect (webinar) sessions, accessing of ECHO360 lecture recordings, completion of forum tasks, participation in educational setting/school visits and other requirements specified by the course coordinator.On Campus students –attendance and active participation at lectures, workshops, labs and/or Adobe Connect (webinar) sessions, accessing of ECHO360 recordings, completion of forum tasks, participation in educational setting/school visits and other requirements specified by the course coordinator.
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.
The College of Education, Health and Human Development undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment. This is to ensure that the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable.
Work handed in after the due date with no extension granted is considered late. Late work will be accepted up to one week after the due date. If, for any reason, you are having difficulty in keeping to the deadline for assignments, you must make contact via email with one of the course lecturers so that we can work with you as to what is possible and reasonable. Marks will be deducted for lateness. Lecturers reserve the right not to mark late work, and no work will be accepted after assignments have been returned.
Assignments must be word processed in Times New Roman, 12 point font with a 3cm left hand margin, 1.5 line spacing, and stapled in the corner. APA format is required for references. Keep a copy of all assignments. Students must attach a completed cover sheet to all work.
Under exceptional circumstances (eg 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 co-ordinator 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 co-ordinator at least two working 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 course co-ordinator to make a decision about whether or not to grant an extension. A copy of the course co-ordinator'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 the same time. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so they can meet their assessment deadlines.
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
As well as attending classes, it is essential that all students regularly access the course Learn site. All course information such as the course kaupapa, notices, assessment information, required and recommended readings, audio recordings of some lectures, and other teaching resources etc. will be available on this site
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 and Programme Office for assistance.
On Campus students' assignments are to be submitted with a Cover Sheet to the Assignments Room, Level 2, Rehua Building, by 5.00pm on or before the due date. A note about the location and time of collection of assignments will be posted on Learn.On Campus students must also submit their assignment through Turnitin via the course Learn site by 5.00pm on or before the due date. 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. Where to submit and collect work (Distance off campus students)FLO students should submit their assignment through Turnitin via the course Learn site by 5.00pm on or before the due date. Information regarding the process to follow will be provided. 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 $761.00
International fee $3,188.00
* 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 .