TRNS004

Teacher Education and Educational Studies

15 points

Occurrences

Description

In this course students will gain a basic understanding of the nature and purpose of education, both in general and in the specific Aotearoa New Zealand context, and of what factors contribute to effective learning and teaching. Students will be introduced to important documents such as the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) and Te Whariki (2017). Issues related to diversity and inclusion in education will be explored with consideration also of the wider contexts in which the education system operates.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Manager.

Restrictions

PREP018, BRDG014