University of Otago College of Education Prospectus 2012

College of Education @ Otago

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Welcome 1

College of Education @ Otago 2

Support Services 3

Dunedin Campus 4

Southland Campus 5

Early Childhood Teacher Education 6

Primary Teacher Education 10 - Including Primary Bilingual Teacher Education 14

Secondary Teacher Education 17

Qualification for Teaching in Integrated Schools - Catechetical Studies 23

Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Education Studies 24

Postgraduate Programmes 26

Admission Requirements 27

Domestic Students 27

International Students 29

College of Education Application and Selection 30

Fees and Scholarships 31

Important Dates 32

Contacts inside back cover

Contents

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If you are contemplating teaching, you are embarking on a wonderful career that will be full of excitement and rewards, as well as some challenges along the way. Dynamic and enthusiastic teachers who enjoy working with young people are always needed, whether it is at the early childhood, primary or secondary level.

At the college, we help to prepare you for teaching by giving you the skills you need and also support you while you gain practical teaching experience in a classroom. We also offer the opportunity to train as a primary bilingual teacher at our Southland campus.

Your lecturers and professors will have a range of expertise and knowledge which they will pass on to you: some have recent, highly-regarded teaching experience and others have established national and international reputations in their fields.

The world of education is vast, and we can offer people who are interested in education, but do not want to teach, a qualification through a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Education. This is a qualification employers appreciate and one that will prepare you for a wide range of different occupations.

The Otago College of Education provides students with a wide range of academic resources and student support services.

Our strong research focus at the College of Education will be an asset should you wish to continue with postgraduate study once you have completed your undergraduate degree.

We hope to see you on campus soon.

professor helen may

Professor and Dean University of Otago College of Education

Welcome to the University of Otago College of Education. We are pleased to be able to offer you Teacher Education and Education Studies programmes at both our Dunedin and Southland campuses.

Welcome

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For people wishing to be inspiring teachers or wanting to understand the educational influences in our society better, the College of Education offers a wide range of programmes.

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We offer Teacher Education programmes or, for those who don’t necessarily want to become teachers but are interested in education, we offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Education Studies.

Teaching is a career that offers a range of exciting opportunities for people who want to work with children and young adults. A teaching qualification also gives graduates a broad range of skills in communication, organisation, management, creativity and adaptability.

Graduates of our teaching programmes not only become successful teachers, but many move into other exciting careers: museum educators, zoo education officers, Ministry of Education policy analysts, journalists, children’s television presenters, college/university/polytechnic lecturers, youth support workers, teachers of English overseas, children’s advocates and more.

International Travel + StudyYou may also be interested in taking the time to experience your big OE whilst studying at the college. The college operates exchange programmes of varying lengths with international institutions.

Our international connection enables you to gain international learning experience while studying at the college. An overseas exchange looks great on your CV and is an experience of a lifetime.

International study is undertaken in postgraduate level and acceptance into the programme is based on academic merit – so make sure you concentrate on your studies if this is your aim!

For more information, contact the exchange office:

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.otago.ac.nz/study/studentexchange

International StudentsThe University of Otago College of Education welcomes applications from international students.

The International Office deals with international enquiries and provides information and assistance relating to applications, entry requirements, tuition fees, accommodation, insurance and visas.

International students applying for College of Education programmes or courses will need to contact the International Office:Tel: 64 3 479 8344 Web: www.otago.ac.nz/internationalFacebook: University of Otago International Office

Distance LearningThere are many options available by distance for those who have already studied Education at undergraduate level and who would like the opportunity to continue at postgraduate level.

More information is available on page 26 or

on the website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

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The University of Otago offers a range of services that give students ongoing and dedicated support, including Student Health Services, Student Learning Centre and Accommodation services.

For more information on the many services available, check the website: www.otago.ac.nz/services

Otago University Students’ Association

Membership of the Otago University

Students’ Association (OUSA) provides

access to many student services during your

time at Otago. OUSA services include help

from Student Job Search to get a job, access to

various clubs and societies, to advocacy and

queer support, and to many OUSA events

held throughout the year.

For more information: Web: www.ousa.org.nz Facebook: OUSA – Otago University Students’ Association

Accommodation

There are a range of residential colleges

available to students, especially those leaving

home for the first time. There are also options

available for temporary accommodation or

assistance with finding a flat.

For more information: Web: www.otago.ac.nz/accommodation

Mäori Students

The Mäori Centre

The Mäori Centre provides an informal and

relaxed environment from a Kaupapa Mäori

base. Services provided include information

about scholarships, tutoring and connection

to the various Mäori students’ associations

on campus.

For more information: Pearl Matahiki, Tumuaki/Manager

Tel: 03 479 5762

Web: www.otago.ac.nz/maoricentre

Division of Humanities – Kaiäwhina Mäori:

Mäori Student Support Officer

The Kaiäwhina Mäori is here to assist Mäori

students in accessing academic and pastoral

support, provide assistance with advocacy

and scholarships and liaise within Division

of Humanities departments including the

College of Education.

For more information:

Ana Rangi

Tel: 03 479 5024


Pacific Island Students

The Pacific Islands Centre

The Pacific Islands Centre is a cultural and

spiritual home for all those who identify

with the Pacific nations of Melanesia,

Micronesia and Polynesia. The centre

enables you to connect with the local Pacific

community, as well as providing support

and guidance and access to scholarship

information.


Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai, Manager

Tel: 03 479 8278

Web: www.otago.ac.nz/pacific

Division of Humanities – Pacific Islands

Student Support Officer

The Pacific Islands Students Support

Officer is here to assist all Pacific Island

students in accessing academic and pastoral

support, provide assistance with advocacy

and scholarships and liaise within Division

of Humanities departments including the

College of Education.


Mara Hosoda

Tel: 03 479 9616


Disability Support

Disability Information and Support Services

are available at the College of Education for

those with impairments, injuries or medical

conditions. They are also available to help

with advocacy and arranging mobility

permits.


Tel: 03 479 8235

Web: www.otago.ac.nz/disabilities

Support Services

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The Dunedin campus boasts a range of specialist teacher education facilities as well as excellent technology support for tertiary education and learning. Students can enjoy the convenience of resource and learning centres, shops and refreshment establishments, as well as sporting and recreational facilities that surround the campus.

The Robertson Library provides specialist education resources and information services for the College of Education.

Dunedin Campus

The library contains an extensive collection of books, including children’s books, and has a wide range of periodicals and databases available, both online and in-house.

The audiovisual collection includes DVDs, videos and media kits which are all available for reserve or borrowing or for use within the library.

The library resources are chosen to support all college programmes so that, whatever compulsory materials you need, there will always be copies available in the library.

Facilities include:

• Robertson Library – extensive resources

are provided and the library staff are

there to help you. There is also an

Education collection located in the

University’s Central Library. For a full

suite of libraries at the University of

Otago: www.library.otago.ac.nz

• Computer Labs – the campus has

networked computer labs which

provide access to the latest information

technology. Both Mac and PC

computers are available to all Otago

students with 24-hour access to the labs.

www.otago.ac.nz/its

• Student Health/Counselling Services –

high-quality and confidential services for

students. www.otago.ac.nz/studenthealth

• Unipol Recreation Centre – access to

fitness facilities, free of charge for all

enrolled students. www.unipol.co.nz

• Career Development Centre– guidance

and support for students. www.otago.

ac.nz/careers

• Education Support Services – access to

school-based professional development

for qualified teachers, in-service

professional development and reading-

recovery training.

• Chaplaincy Services – situated in the

registry building of the college. These

services are available on campus to help

with all issues, personal and spiritual.

www.otago.ac.nz/chaplain

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The Southland campus in Invercargill is small and friendly and provides a range of teacher education programmes in Early Childhood, Primary, Primary Bilingual and Secondary Education.

Established in 1980, it offers an attractive and well-resourced library, newly refurbished teaching spaces in a purpose-built facility, and a range of services for students and teachers.

Southland Campus – Invercargill

Graduates from the Southland campus are eagerly sought after by schools and early childhood centres for teaching positions throughout New Zealand.

The Southland campus also offers the unique programme of the Bachelor of Teaching in Primary Bilingual Education – Te Pökai Mätauranga o te Ao Rua.

Students are also able to take Education Studies papers at the Southland campus.

Facilities include:

• Computer Labs – the Southland campus

has two PC labs and one Mac lab, all

with internet and email facilities. One

lab provides 24-hour access for students.

• Library – extensive resources provided

with dedicated and supportive staff.

www.library.otago.ac.nz

• Education Support Services – including

school-based professional development

for qualified teachers, in-service

professional development and reading

recovery training.

• Counselling Services – available for

student support through your studies.

• Chaplaincy Services – Tertiary Chaplain

Service is available on campus to help

with issues, personal and spiritual.

www.otago.ac.nz/chaplain

• Student Common Room – a relaxing

environment with kitchen facilities for

students.

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Undergraduate Programmes If you are looking into becoming an early childhood teacher and are nearing the end of your studies in secondary school, or you do not hold a degree, the following two undergraduate degree programmes may be an option for you. For more information on admission requirements and how the application process works, please refer to page 30.

Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood Education (BTchg)

Three-year programme (full-time or part-time available)

Dunedin and Invercargill

This programme prepares graduates for employment in a variety of early childhood settings in New Zealand and overseas, including kindergartens, childcare centres and other early childhood settings. Courses within this programme address professional teaching issues, the early childhood curriculum, Te Whäriki, educational theory, subject studies and practical teaching experience. There is an opportunity to undertake selected subject studies in other University departments or related subjects within the College of Education.

Also available: double-degree option

Bachelor of Teaching –Early Childhood Education with BA/BCom or BSc

Dunedin only

It is possible to undertake another

undergraduate degree alongside a Bachelor

of Teaching – Early Childhood Education.

The double degree can sometimes be

completed in four-and-a -half years.

Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching –Early Childhood Education (BEdSt and GradDipEdTchg)

Four-year programme (full-time or part-time available)


This programme provides a year for a special focus in the third year of the qualification. This may include specialisation in fields including:

Dance EducationDrama EducationEnglish for Speakers of Other LanguagesFamily and SocietyHealth and EducationInformation and Communication TechnologiesLanguage TeachingLiteracyLiteratureMathematics EducationMusic EducationPhysical EducationReligious EducationScience EducationSocial Studies EducationTechnology EducationVisual Arts Education

It is possible to transfer to this programme from the end of year one of the BTchg (ECE). This qualification leads to higher starting-salary steps as a teacher. Invercargill students in the four-year programme would need to study at least part of their third year in Dunedin.

Early Childhood Teacher Education

The University of Otago offers early childhood teacher education qualifications which enable graduates to teach in diverse early childhood settings. The programmes are well-established and highly regarded in New Zealand.

Students with passion and enthusiasm for children and their learning are encouraged to apply.

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The Bachelor programme structures are available on the College of Education website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Programme contentYou will study the following in both the Bachelor of Teaching and the Bachelor of Education Studies – Early Childhood Education degrees:

Professional Studies and Professional Practice Develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to establish the relationships to work effectively with children, families/whänau, other teachers, and community and government agencies. In the Professional Practice papers you will develop and extend knowledge and improve skills through a progressive programme of teaching practice each year in a variety of early childhood settings supervised by associate teachers and college lecturers. There are 23 weeks of teaching practice across three years of both the three-year and four-year programmes.

Curriculum StudiesLearn about Te Whäriki, the early childhood curriculum, from the history of its development to its role in providing teachers with a framework for appropriate practice.

Education StudiesExamine theories concerning how people learn and the socio-cultural factors that influence them. The knowledge from these studies will support and complement the content of other studies and will provide a sound theoretical basis for teaching.

Subject Studies The College of Education provides a wide range of courses to obtain in-depth knowledge in selected subjects and specialisation to enrich teaching in a chosen field.

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Graduate Programme If you already hold a degree, the Graduate Diploma in Teaching for Early Childhood may be an option for you. This diploma is a one-year programme which will enable you to teach in early childhood centres around New Zealand. For more information on entrance requirements for this graduate diploma, please refer to page 28.

Graduate Diploma in Teaching –Early Childhood Education (GradDipTchg)

One-year Programme (full-time or part-time available)

Dunedin and Invercargill (dependent on student enrolments in Invercargill)

This is an intensive programme and a rigorous qualification for graduates who want to enter the exciting world of early childhood education. Courses within this qualification address professional teaching issues, the early childhood curriculum, Te Whäriki, education theory and practical teaching experience.

This diploma is ideally suited to primary-qualified teachers who want to enter the early childhood sector, or graduates who want to gain an early childhood teaching qualification. Students need to have met a proportion of the outcomes prior to entry. Students wishing to undertake this diploma would also need to ensure that they undertake the pre-requisite course, EDUC102 or, EDTX132 – An Introduction to Human Development.

Programme contentYou will study the following in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education:

Professional StudiesDevelop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to establish the relationships to work effectively with children, families/whänau, other teachers, and community and government agencies.

Curriculum StudiesLearn about Te Whäriki, the early childhood curriculum, from the history of its development to its role in providing teachers with a framework for appropriate practice.

Education StudiesExamine theories of how people learn and the socio-cultural factors that influence them. The knowledge from these studies supports and complements the content of other studies and provides a sound theoretical basis for teaching.

Teaching StudiesThis programme offers an opportunity to teach in a variety of early childhood centres supervised by associate teachers and college lecturers.

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Lucie Humphries Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood Education

Lucie Humphries was born in the Czech Republic and moved to New Zealand in 2005 with her Kiwi husband. Lucie had always loved being around children and had worked as a Nanny in London. In her new home town, Invercargill, she was able to get some work experience at Salford Preschool and found the environment so stimulating that she decided to enroll for a Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education at the University of Otago College of Education Southland Campus.

She was the only ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) student in her class but found everyone to be very supportive. “It’s a small campus so you really get to know everyone in your class and all the tutors. People

helped me spell-check my essays and taught me English nursery rhymes, and the lecturers were so approachable, I always felt comfortable chatting to them about my assignments.

“I loved the learning, particularly learning to understand young children’s behaviour and how to recognise when and why they are frustrated or angry; basically learning about how they learn.

“We had two, three-week postings a year at different early childcare centres and they were awesome experiences. It was really valuable to see so many different ways of doing things and I developed so many ideas of what I could do.”

2010 was Lucie’s first year of work after graduating and she

was able to return to Salford Preschool in a full-time position. “I was so thrilled to be able to come back here. I work with such a great team and that’s such a plus compared to being a nanny, which often was a lonely job. I care for infants and toddlers under two years of age. I love this age group as they are learning so many things: how to crawl, how to walk and learning to talk. I am fascinated by their learning and development.

“I find the work very rewarding especially watching children learn through play and exploration. There are those golden moments when they accomplish something new on their own and they just light up – it’s very special. This is definitely the career for me.”

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Undergraduate Programmes If you are looking into becoming a primary teacher and are nearing the end of your studies in secondary school or you do not hold a degree, the following two undergraduate degree programmes may be an option for you. For more information on admission requirements and how the application process works, please refer to page 30.

Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Education (BTchg)

Three-year programme (full-time or part-time available)


This programme provides a qualification for students to teach in the primary and intermediate sector, Years 1 to 8 (children ranging in age from 5-13 years). Courses within this programme address professional teaching issues, subject knowledge, education theory, practical teaching experience and the requirements of the New Zealand curriculum. There are opportunities to take selected subject studies in other University departments or with subject experts within the College of Education.

Also available: double-degree option

Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Education with BA/BCom/BSc Dunedin only

It is possible to undertake another undergraduate degree alongside a Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Education. The double degree can sometimes be completed in four-and-a-half years.

Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching –Primary Education (BEdSt and GradDipEdTchg)

Four-year programme (full-time or part-time available)


This programme provides a year for a special focus in the third year of the qualification. This may include specialisation in fields including:


It is possible to transfer to this programme from the end of year one of the BTchg (Primary Education). This qualification leads to higher starting-salary steps as a teacher. Invercargill students in the four-year programme would need to study at least part of their third year in Dunedin.

Primary Teacher Education

The University of Otago College of Education offers a range of primary teaching programme qualifications for people who want to teach in primary and intermediate schools in New Zealand and overseas.

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The Bachelor programme structures are available on the College of Education website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Programmes Content You will study the following in both the Bachelor of Teaching and the Bachelor of Education Studies – Primary Education degrees:

Professional Studies and Professional PracticeDevelop the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to becoming a creative, skilled and reflective professional. In the Professional Practice papers each year, you will develop and extend knowledge and skills through a programme of teaching practice. Teaching practice occurs in a variety of primary and intermediate schools and is supervised by associate teachers and college lecturers.

Curriculum StudiesCovers the content and methods of delivery of the New Zealand curriculum in primary and intermediate schools.

Education StudiesExamine theories concerning how people learn and the socio-cultural factors that influence them. This provides a theoretical base for teaching.

Subject StudiesThe College of Education offers a wide range of courses which provide an opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge in selected subject areas and specialisation to enrich teaching in a chosen field.

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Graduate Programme If you already hold a degree, the Graduate Diploma in Teaching for Primary Education may be an option for you. This diploma is a one-year programme which will enable you to teach in primary schools around New Zealand. For more information on entrance requirements for this graduate diploma, please refer to page 28.

Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Primary Education

One-year programme (full-time option only)

Dunedin only

This is an intensive, one-year teaching qualification for graduates who want to share their knowledge and passion for learning with primary and intermediate school students.

On completion of this programme you will be qualified to teach in primary and intermediate schools throughout New Zealand and overseas. This programme is suited to those who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree (Level 7) from any tertiary provider within New Zealand. Please note, there is no part-time option available for this programme. Students wishing to undertake this diploma would also need to ensure that they undertake the pre-requisite course, EDUC102 – or, EDTX132 – An Introduction to Human Development.

The graduate diploma programme structure is available on the website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Programme contentYou will study the following in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Primary Education:

Professional StudiesDevelop the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to becoming a creative, skilled and reflective professional.

Teaching StudiesA large component of the programme involves practical aspects of teaching. Theory and practice are linked through supervised teaching practice in a variety of primary schools, across all curriculum areas with a variety of age groups.

Students spend each Monday and Tuesday in schools, as well as 13 weeks of teaching practice components.

Curriculum StudiesExamine the philosophy, content, integration and teaching of the New Zealand curriculum in primary and intermediate schools.

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Scott MansonBachelor of Teaching – Primary Education

2010 was a big year for Scott Manson; he played rugby for Otago in the ITM cup and completed his first year as a Primary School Teacher. It was his love of sport that made him consider Primary Teaching, although a little by default. “I had thought about being a P.E. Teacher but left my application too late, so decided to do a degree in Primary Teaching. It has been the best decision I have ever made. I love it.”

Scott has completed his first year of teaching at Kaikorai Valley College in Dunedin as a Year7 Teacher. He’s coached Rippa Rugby, was the Assistant Coach for the under 16 rugby team and next year he is going to teach Physical Education. But he says it has been his time in

the classroom that has been the most satisfying.

“Looking back on my first year of teaching, the most rewarding thing for me is how the kids have developed in confidence both academically and socially. Some of them had come from small, rural schools and were so quiet when I first met them. I watched them begin to ask questions and contribute to group discussions. It has been wonderful to watch them grow as people and to see them improve with their maths and reading. I was sad to see them go; I think they will always be special because they were my first class.”

Scott says he enjoyed his time at College, particularly the class contact time. “You learn a lot of theory at College and sometimes

it is quite difficult to relate to, but the best part is when you put it into practice in the classroom and see it working firsthand – that’s rewarding.”

Scott believes it’s important for Primary Schools to have male teachers on the staff. “Children need both male and female role models in their life. I had a number of parents tell me that their children had really developed in leaps and bounds and that they thought that was because it was the first time they had had a male teacher. I think both genders bring their own perspectives to teaching and both are needed.

“I have never regretted becoming a teacher and I’d recommend the profession to other guys.”

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Primary Bilingual Teacher EducationTe Pökai Mätauranga O Te Ao Rua

Primary Bilingual Education Programmes The following two undergraduate primary bilingual degree programmes may be an option if you share an interest in Te Ao Mäori. For more information on admission requirements and the application process, please refer to page 28.

Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Bilingual Education (BTchg) Te Pökai Mätauranga o te Ao RuaThree-year programme (full-time or part-time available) Invercargill only

This comprehensive teacher education programme includes components which are based in Te Ao Mäori and enables graduates to teach in primary, intermediate, bilingual and/or Mäori immersion schools.

Successful applicants require an interest in, and enthusiasm for children and learning, and a commitment to delivering classroom curriculum from a Mäori perspective. A basic level of Te Reo Mäori is not required, but would be an advantage.

Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching – Primary Bilingual Education (BEdSt and GradDipEdTchg) – Te Pökai Mätauranga O Te Ao RuaFour-year programme (full-time or part-time available)

Invercargill, Year 3 of the programme in Dunedin

This programme provides a year for a special focus in the third year of the qualification. Specialisation in fields in relation to Te Ao Mäori include:


The programme covers content of developing knowledge in Te Reo Mäori and in the New Zealand curriculum. Invercargill students in the four-year programme would need to study at least part of their third year in Dunedin.

Te Pökai Mätauranga offers the unique opportunity to become qualified as a primary teacher with increased knowledge of Te Ao Mäori.

People with a desire to develop their own knowledge in Te Ao Mäori and who are enthusiastic about teaching children are encouraged to apply.

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The programme structures are available on the website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Programme contentYou will study the following in both the Bachelor of Teaching and the Bachelor of Education Studies – Primary Bilingual Education degrees:

Ako Tohunga – Professional Studies and Professional Practice Develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to becoming a creative and skilled professional.

There will be specific development of key concepts and understanding within Te Ao Mäori.

In the Professional Practice papers you will develop and extend knowledge and improve skills through a progressive programme of teaching practice each year in a variety of primary and intermediate schools, supervised by associate teachers and college lecturers.

Akoranga Marau Mätauranga – Curriculum Studies Cover the content and the methods of delivery of the New Zealand curriculum of primary and intermediate schools. There will be an introduction to Te Marautanga o Aotearoa for Mäori medium and Te Reo Mäori in the New Zealand curriculum.

Ako Whakauranga – Education Studies Examine theories concerning how people learn and the socio-cultural factors that influence them. This provides a theoretical base for teaching.

Whaia Akonga – Subject StudiesThis includes two papers which will provide opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge in Te Reo Mäori and Tikanga Mäori.

If you would like further information on the programme content: Parker Ormond Primary Bilingual Programme Co-ordinator Tel 03 211 6724 Email [email protected]

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Charlotte PayneIwi: Ngäti Porou/Ngäi Tahu Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Bilingual Education

When Charlotte Payne decided to enrol for the Bachelor of Teaching – Primary Bilingual Education, it was a big decision for a wife and mother of two to make. After eleven years working as a courier driver and in the office, studying would mean a financial struggle for her family for three years, but she decided that if she wanted it enough she would get there, and with the strong support of her husband she backed herself and went for it. She had developed a driving passion to become a teacher after coaching her son’s rugby team. “I loved building relationships with the children and watching their reactions when they achieved something. I really became passionate about teaching.”

“At College I was in a small class and tutors became friends too. We were a really close knit supportive whänau. I found the learning hard but I pushed myself to do it. The teaching practice was so emotionally and mentally rewarding that it always provided me with renewed determination to succeed.”

Although she was not fluent in Te Reo, Charlotte chose the Bilingual stream as she wanted to develop her own knowledge and share it. At College she acquired basic knowledge of instructional tikanga, she says, “enough to introduce to children but not to bombard them with it.” In her first teaching year at St Joseph’s Primary School in Invercargill, Te Reo and tikanga became the tools by which she and her year 3 and year 4 children bonded: together.

“I taught them some basic words and greetings but I always put them to music to make it fun. They loved it! And I was beaming! Their interest grew and together we were motivated to form a very successful Kapa Haka group, which performed at Polyfest, and were invited to perform for various local audiences. It was fantastic and the kids grew in confidence.

“I look back and think ‘wow, what a huge four years I’ve had’. At times it felt like I was taking little steps but at the end of my degree I had taken big steps. And now I am out there teaching and I love it. Every day I am challenged but I know that the amount of effort I put into my work will always be equal in measure to the rewards.”

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Graduate ProgrammeIf you already hold a degree, the graduate diploma in teaching for secondary education may be an option for you. This diploma is a one-year programme, which will enable you to teach in secondary schools around New Zealand.

Graduate Diploma In Teaching – Secondary Education

One-year programme (GradDipTchg) (full-time or part-time available)


The programme will build on the subject knowledge graduates have acquired in their initial degree studies. The programme is designed to develop understanding, skills and values which will allow students to implement innovative, effective teaching practices in New Zealand secondary schools. On completion of the programme, students will be qualified to teach in secondary schools throughout New Zealand and in many overseas countries.

Arts Art History Art Classical Studies Dance Drama Economics English Geography History Languages - Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish Media Studies Mäori Music Religious Studies Social Studies TESOL Tourism Visual Arts Practice

Commerce Accounting Computer Studies Economics Mathematics Information Technology Tourism

Science Agriculture/Horticulture Biology Chemistry Food Technology/Home Economics Geography Graphics/Design Health Education Mathematics Materials Technology Physical Education Physics Science Technology

Other relevant subject areas Employment Skills Outdoor Education

Secondary Teacher Education

The University of Otago College of Education has an excellent reputation for producing quality secondary school teachers. As this is a single-year programme for graduates, applicants are urged to plan their undergraduate degrees to meet the entry requirements outlined on page 28.

Relevant Subjects AreasSubjects taught at secondary school include:

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PrOGrAmmE COnTEnT

You will study the following in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary Education:

Education StudiesFocus on learning and teaching and the factors which enhance each of these processes, and on the role and responsibilities of the teacher. Education Studies also includes an examination of the sociological and educational issues affecting New Zealand secondary schools.

Literacy Across the CurriculumThis subject equips students to promote English literacy in their classrooms.

Teaching PracticeConsists of 14 weeks in secondary schools where student teachers apply their knowledge, skills and theory to classroom practice. There are two blocks of supervised practicum in two different secondary schools. At the beginning of the year, students undertake a programme of guided observation to introduce them to Education and Professional Studies.

E-learning Develop a practical base for the use of a range of information and communication technologies related to the enhancement, preparation and delivery of classroom programmes.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi me ngä Häraunga Tikanga Considers bicultural issues in Aotearoa/New Zealand and looks at the responsibilities for teachers in New Zealand schools.

Curriculum StudiesThese courses are designed to develop student teachers’ competence in their specialist subjects. They cover approaches, activities, assessment and resources appropriate to the teaching of each subject. The subjects listed on pages 19-21 are available for inclusion in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary Education.

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Teaching Subjects Year Level Papers required to teach subject Point Value (Secondary School Subjects)

Accounting 11-13 1 x 300-level Accounting paper supported by a body 11 of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Agriculture/Horticulture 9-13 1 x 200-level paper supported by a body of 100- and 11 200-level papers in relevant Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry fields, or approved equivalent

Art History 12-13 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Diploma in Fine Arts (DipFA), 11 1 x 300-level Art History paper supported by a body of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Art 7-13 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Diploma in Fine Arts (DipFA) 22 or approved equivalent

Biology 11-13 1 x 300-level paper in biologically relevant fields supported 11 by a body of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Chemistry 11-13 1 x 300-level Chemistry paper supported by a body of 11 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Chinese 7-13 1 x 300-level Chinese language paper supported by a body 22 of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Classical Studies 12-13 1 x 300-level Classical Studies paper supported by a body 11 of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Computer Studies 7-13 Bachelor of Information Technology, 1 x 300-level Information 11 Science or Computing paper supported by a body of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Dance 7-13 A body of supporting Dance papers within a degree including 11 200-level or equivalent

Drama 7-13 Performing Arts major or degree, or a body of Performing Arts 11 papers within a degree, including 200-level papers or ATCL (practical and theoretical speech and drama) or FTCL (practical and theoretical speech and drama) or approved equivalent

Economics Junior 7-10 1 x 200-level Economics paper supported by a body of 11 100-level papers or approved equivalent

Economics Senior 11-13 1 x 300-level Economics paper supported by a body of 11 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Employment Skills 11-13 Those undertaking this curriculum study must have at least 11 three of these prerequisites, one of which must be: - 1 x 100-level English or Communications paper or equivalent (i.e. NZ Speech Board Grade 7/8)

And any of the following: - word processing; business; information processing; related work experience - 1 x 100-level paper in Business, Marketing; or Management or equivalent - 100-level paper in Mathematics or Statistics

English Junior 7-10 1 x 200-level English paper supported by a body of 100-level 11 papers or approved equivalent (New Zealand Literature papers are strongly recommended)

Curriculum Studies

Year level: indicates which year you may be able to teach in a secondary school including in some cases, intermediate level as many New Zealand secondary schools include intermediate level (Years 7 and 8).

Point value: each student applying for the programme must have a combination of teaching subjects with a minimum of 33 points and no more than 44 points.

The following table explains the minimum paper requirements whilst undertaking tertiary study for each teaching subject that is available at secondary school level.

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English Senior 11-13 1 x 300-level English paper supported by a body of 100- and 200- 11 level papers or approved equivalent (Papers in Shakespeare and New Zealand Literature are strongly recommended)

Food Technology/Home Economics 11-13 BCApSc, DipHSc, BSc (majoring in Nutrition or Food Science) or 11 approved equivalent. Knowledge of practical cookery is essential

French 7-13 1 x 300-level French language paper supported by a body of 22 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Geography 11-13 1 x 300-level Geography paper supported by a body of 100- and 11 200-level papers or approved equivalent

German 7-13 1 x 300-level German language paper supported by a body of 22 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Graphics 9-13 Design Studies paper at 300-level or NZ certificates in Engineering, 11 Building, Drafting, Survey Drafting, Town and Country Planning Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Quantity Surveying or Drafting (Architecture), BArch, BBS or approved equivalent

History 11-13 1 x 300-level History paper supported by a body of 100- and 200- 11 level papers or approved equivalent

Health Education 7-13 Health-related papers at 200-level, BPhEd, BSport and Rec, 11 BNursing, Community and Family Studies papers at 200-level or approved equivalent

Information Technology 7-13 Appropriate qualifications and/or experience to indicate a 11 high level of skill in word processing, desktop management publishing, spreadsheets and other relevant text and information management programmes, Bachelor of Information Technology or approved equivalent

Japanese 7-13 1 x 300-level Japanese language paper supported by a body of 22 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

mäori Junior 7-10 1 x 200-level Te Reo paper supported by a body of 100-level 11 papers in Te Reo and Tikanga or approved equivalent

mäori Senior 11-13 1 x 300-level Te Reo paper supported by a body of 100- and 200- 11 level papers in Te Reo and Tikanga or approved equivalent

mathematics Junior 7-10 2 x 100-level Mathematics papers or approved equivalent. 11 Only one paper may be a statistics paper

mathematics (Year 11 & 12) 11-12 2 x 200-level Mathematics papers supported by a body of 11 100-level papers or approved equivalent

mathematics – 13 2 x 300-level Mathematics papers supported by a body of 11 Calculus & Statistics (Year 13) 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

materials Technology 11-13 BCApSc, DipHSc, Advanced Trade Certificate in “approved” 11(Hard Technology) trades accompanied by trade services requirements, NZ certificates in Engineering, Building, Advanced Trades Certificate

materials Technology 11-13 Diploma in Fashion and Design (Otago Polytechnic), Bachelor in 11(Soft Technology) Fashion and Design, BDes or approved equivalent

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media Studies 11-13 A body of relevant film or media papers including 1 x 200-level 11 in a degree, film or media analysis fields, journalism or approved equivalent

music Junior 7-10 1 x 200-level Music paper supported by a body of 100- and 200- 11 level papers and Grade 5 Theory (Royal Schools of Music or Trinity College, London) or approved equivalents. Keyboard skills are desirable

music Senior 11-13 1 x 300-level Music paper supported by a body of 100- and 200- 11 level papers and Grade 7 Theory (Royal Schools of Music or Trinity College, London) or approved equivalents. Keyboard skills are desirable

Outdoor Education 7-13 BPhEd, BSport and Rec, Adventure Education papers or 11 NZOIA qualifications or approved equivalent

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Physics 11-13 1 x 200-level Physics paper supported by a body of 100-level 11 papers or approved equivalent

religious Education 9-13 1 x 300-level Theology paper supported by a body of 100- and 22 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Science 7-13 1 x 300-level paper supported by a body of 100- and 200-level 22 papers in relevant Science fields or approved equivalent

Social Studies 7-10 1 x 200-level Social Science papers supported by 100-level 11 papers ( a mixture of some of the following is strongly recommended: History, Geography, Anthropology and Economics papers) or approved equivalent

Spanish 7-13 1 x 300-level Spanish language paper supported by a body 22 of 100- and 200-level papers or approved equivalent

Technology 7-10 2 x Technology-related papers at 100-level or approved 11 equivalent in two domains: hard materials or soft materials

Teaching English to Speakers 7-13 2 x 100-level papers in English or Linguistics or 11of Other Languages (TESOL) approved equivalent

Tourism 12-13 1 x 200-level Tourism or Geography – New Zealand and Pacific 11 option papers, supported by a body of 100-level papers or equivalent

Visual Arts 7-13 BA, BFA, DipFA or BDes or approved equivalent 11

Note: Students are required to have a body of three to four papers at 100- and 200-level in order to teach the Junior Curriculum area of Year 7-10.

Students are required to have a body of six to seven papers at 100-, 200- and 300-level in order to teach the Senior Curriculum area of Year 11-13.

The Graduate Diploma programme structure is available on our website www.otago.ac.nz/education

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Baydon HarrisGraduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary EducationBachelor of Design

At 35 Baydon Harris, former fashion designer and former screen printer, has reinvented himself again, this time as a Secondary School Teacher. Baydon has finished his first year as a Technology Teacher at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin and has decided that he has found his place in the world.

“Since I started teaching I have been buzzing. I talk so positively about everything that I’m doing. I know now that teaching is definitely the career for me. I am never bored and I’m always learning.”

Learning is not something Baydon has ever shied away from. He has a Bachelor of Design and worked for over

five years in the industry as a screen printing apprentice and a fashion designer. He was also awarded the top New Zealand Apprentice in the printing trade.

“I thought about teaching screen printing within the industry but am so glad now that I chose secondary teaching as I am able to use all my skills. It’s fantastic; there is so much variety in what I do. Unlike my previous jobs, every day is different; it is all just so stimulating and rewarding.”

Baydon did his Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary Education at the University of Otago College of Education, with Technology as his major and Visual Art as a minor. “My class was really interesting:

a mix of ages and people with diverse backgrounds. Some were straight from University, others had worked in Fashion, in Food Science, and many came from manual trades.

“I learnt so much during the practicums in schools and there was so much support from the College. Facing a class of students for the first time was scary but also exciting- suddenly you realise ‘this is it: I am the teacher’!

“My year studying was very motivational and now that I am teaching I just feel so positive. I want to be that teacher that connects with students, someone who can inspire them to achieve.”

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Qualification for Teaching in Integrated Schools

Application DetailsThis programme is open to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching (three-year) or Bachelor of Education Studies programmes (four-year). This is for those wanting to teach in integrated primary schools.

For those wanting to teach in integrated secondary schools, please refer to the information for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary Education on page 21.

DurationThis programme is offered over a period of two years. Each year, two papers are studied in Semester One and a short practical module takes place in Semester Two. These papers are taught alongside your university teacher education programme and timetable.

Programme outline

TheologyExplores basic questions about God, belief, knowledge and human nature: CHTH111 – Doing Theology.

Religious EducationGain an understanding of the religious curriculum and programme, faith development, the role of the teacher and assessment in religious education.

ScriptureAn introduction to the old and new testaments: BIBS215 – The Bible in religious Education.

Teaching PracticeTargeted for teaching in a catholic and/or integrated school.

For more information on the programme, contact:

Sister Jan OgilvyCatechetical Studies Co-ordinator


Tel: 03 479 4987

Certificate in Catechetical StudiesThis qualification prepares teacher education students to teach in Catholic or other integrated schools.

An integrated school is a school within the state education system that has the right to reflect, through its teaching, a special religious or philosophical character.

This course is offered by the Catholic Education Office in co-operation with the University of Otago’s College of Education, and Department of Theology and Religion. Some papers can form part of your education degree. This certificate is of particular interest to those seeking career and job opportunities in Catholic or other integrated schools.

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Qualifications Available:

~ Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Education)

~ Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Education

and/or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (in

Education)

Topics covered in Education range from Educational Psychology (how children, young people and adults learn); how education systems evolve and how they function; the role of education in the lives of families and communities; the historical influences that have shaped education systems nationally and internationally; and the cultural, social and political influences on the school curriculum. The study of gender, disability, Mäori education, ICT, and educational and social science research methods also feature in the mix of undergraduate work of the University of Otago College of Education.

Career OpportunitiesBA students with a major in Education Studies are able to apply for a diverse range of jobs in most fields open to Arts graduates.

Education can be an especially useful background for careers in research, policy analysis, social work, the counselling professions and many areas of the public service. Educational processes are important in almost all settings and Education graduates have a valuable role in most organisations.

Many students find Education papers complement their studies in other disciplines and degrees or to undertake alongside another major. This includes:

PsychologyPolitical SciencePhilosophyAnthropologyEconomics and Law

For more informationFor further general information including information on papers available within Education Studies, please visit our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Majoring in Education StudiesWhat is Education Studies?

If you are interested in education, but not necessarily wanting to be a teacher, Education Studies might be the right pathway for you. The study of education is concerned with how societies ensure that their children and adults become knowledgeable citizens.

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Regan BennettBachelor of Arts Education Studies

When people ask Regan Bennett how he got his job as Manager of Wall St Mall, a prime retail centre in Dunedin, Regan immediately starts talking about his studies in Education. “In this job I have to be well organised. I need planning and evaluation skills; I need to know how to implement processes and how to adapt when necessary. Studying Education gave me all those skills. It also taught me about building relationships and the power of good communication.”

Regan’s university study was as an adult student. He was 30 when he completed his Bachelor of Arts – majoring in Education Studies. “Doing a degree really redirected me. I had an early career in retail sales

and management, but studying Education and a mix of other really interesting subjects taught me so much more. I had under-achieved at school, which is why Education inspired me. It actually taught me how to learn; it gave me writing and reading skills that I had never acquired before.

“I loved the variety of papers in Education. You study social sciences, history, the classroom – I think of it as an ‘all round’ degree and in my job right now that’s what I need, lots of different areas of knowledge and skills. I am a manager but I need to be able to turn my hand to anything, solve any problem. The Wall St complex has 18 retail outlets, several tenants including Fisher and Paykel who are here 24/7, and then I have employees.

Sometimes I reflect on the lot of a teacher who is required to multi-task and forever be resourceful, and realise that studying Education is the best preparation for that challenge.

“The degree also gave me an opportunity to choose Design as a Minor subject and combining that with Education has been huge for me. I began to think about mixing both as a profession within the world of information and communication. At Wall Street I am designing exhibitions, window displays, and thinking all the time about design in relation to marketing. Change is important- keeping the environment fresh and alive.”

“I am passionate about Education full stop!”

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Qualifications Specifically For Teachers

~ Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching

~ Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

~ Master of Teaching

These qualifications are designed to appeal to the professional development interests of teachers and educational administrators at all levels of the education system, especially early childhood, primary and secondary education.

Qualifications for Teachers and Others Interested in Education

~ Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Education)

~ Master of Education

~ Master of Arts

~ Doctor of Philosophy

~ Doctor of Education

These qualifications are designed to include a wider group of participants. This wider group includes teachers and educational administrators who are seeking to engage in postgraduate research. It also includes others who are interested in studying and researching education at postgraduate level, but who are not currently committed to careers in teaching or educational administration.

Distance LearningIt is possible to undertake many of the postgraduate papers by distance through the use of computer conferencing or other Distance Learning approaches. It is possible to gain qualifications up to master’s degree level in this way. For an updated list of courses available by distance, check on the website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Availability of PapersDetails of the postgraduate papers available each year will be released in August of the previous year. Some of the papers will address fundamental issues underpinning educational practices and issues, while others will focus on highly practical considerations of learning, teaching and assessment in particular curriculum areas.

For more information You can obtain the Postgraduate Study Options 2012 Handbook from the College of Education website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

Postgraduate Programmes

The University of Otago College of Education has a diverse range of postgraduate qualifications and offers well-qualified research supervisors.

The following programmes are only available to those who have obtained an undergraduate education degree and would like to further their qualification and studies. If you do not hold a qualification in teacher education, but would like to become a teacher, please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Teaching with the options relating to Early Childhood Education (page 6), Primary Education (page 10) and Secondary Education (page 17).

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Admission into our Programmes

Domestic Students Entrance Requirements All students who wish to apply for our programmes will need to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements for entry.

The following information contains the relevant admission information for entry to all our Education programmes.

Education Studies If you wish to take the Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Education Studies, you are required to meet the minimum University Entrance requirements.

There are two pathways for admission.For information on preferential and competitive entry, please refer to the university website: www.otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/entrypathways.html

Teacher EducationAdditional to obtaining the required entrance level, all students are required to apply for a place in the programme.

More information is available on page 30 on how the process works.

The application pack is available online www.otago.ac.nz/education or, to obtain a pack, contact the College of Education (contact information on inside back cover).

For more information on all admissions, please refer to the University website: www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects

The following programmes require minimum University Entrance:

Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Teaching –Primary Education

Bachelor of Teaching –Primary Bilingual EducationTe Pökai Mätauranga o te Ao Rua

Bachelor of Arts – majoring in Education Studies Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching – Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching – Primary Education

Bachelor of Education Studies and Graduate Diploma in Education and Teaching – Primary Bilingual EducationTe Pökai Mätauranga o te Ao Rua Bachelor of Teaching with either aBA/BCom or BSc

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You can qualify for University Entrance in one of the following four ways:

1. National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA)

This is the most common way that

school-leavers gain entrance to

university. To be eligible you must

achieve 42 credits at Level 3 or higher.

Please visit the NZQA website: www.

nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/for-students/ue/index.

html for approved domains and subjects

and further clarification in regards to the

NCEA.

2. Admission Ad Eundem Statum

Prospective students can apply for Ad

Eundem Statum admission if they have

completed a different programme from

NCEA. This includes those who have met

entrance requirements for:

~ International Baccalaureate (IB)

~ Cambridge International

Examinations (CIE)

~ completion of their final year of

secondary school overseas

~ an approved foundation studies

programme in New Zealand

~ study with credit for students

transferring from an overseas

university, or another New Zealand

tertiary institution (e.g. polytechnic).

3. Discretionary Entrance or Provisional Entrance

For domestic students under 20 years

of age applying on the basis of NCEA

Level 2 results or Sixth Form Certificate

grades, who do not otherwise qualify for

admission.

4. Special Admission

This is available for domestic students

aged 20 years or over, who do not

otherwise qualify for admission.

The following is applicable to the Graduate Diploma in Teaching Progammes:

Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching –Primary Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching –Secondary Education

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching must have: An accredited degree at Level 7. All requirements must be completed in your degree prior to undertaking this graduate diploma.

For those applying for the early childhood and primary programmes, you also need to have completed and passed the following paper prior to the programme commencing:

EDUC102 – Human Development This course is only offered during Semester Two (July to October) of any year or via flexible learning during Summer School under the course code: EDTX132 – Human Development

Note: EDUC102 – Human Development is not a prerequisite for those applying for the Secondary Graduate Diploma programme.

For the secondary programme, the requirements include subjects relating to secondary education. Check the table on pages 19-21 to see if you are eligible to apply for the programme.

14 creditsat Level 3 in

one approvedsubject

14 creditsat Level 3 in

one approvedsubject

14 credits at Level 3 from

not more than two additional domains on the

nQF or approved subjects

8 credits at Level 2English/

Te reo mäori(4 in reading,4 in writing)

14 credits atLevel 1

mathematics/Pangarau

NCEA UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher

Including

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International Students Entrance RequirementsAll students must be competent in the use and understanding of written and spoken English before being admitted to courses at the University of Otago.

All students who complete their secondary education in a New Zealand secondary school and gain entrance through NCEA, CIE, IB or Discretionary Entrance must satisfy the literacy requirements for each of these qualifications. This is the case whether the student is a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent resident or international student. Results from tests such as IELTS or TOEFL cannot be used instead of the literacy requirements for students who gain entrance from the New Zealand secondary school system.

Students whose first language is not English or Mäori and who have gained their entrance qualifications overseas, or who are applying for Special Admission or admission Ad Eundem Statum (except those coming through the New Zealand secondary school system and seeking entry from CIE or IB, who must satisfy the entrance literacy requirements, either through NCEA, CIE or IB) must supply certified results as follows:

For undergraduate study (Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Education Studies)

• Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a

Foreign Language) score of 550 (Test of

Written English 4.5), or

• Computer-based TOEFL score of no less

than 213 (Essay Rating 4.5), or

• IELTS (International English Language

Testing System) with a score of not

less than 6.0 in the academic module

both overall and in each individual

component, or

• English for Otago – English for

Undergraduate Academic Purposes

(EUAP): students must achieve a C

grade to pass the paper (delivered by the

Language Centre on-campus), or

• An equivalent test or qualification

recognised by the University of Otago.

For postgraduate study (Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, master of Arts, master of Education or Doctor of Philosophy)

• IELTS (International English Language

Testing System) score of 6.5 in the

academic module (with no individual

band below 6.0), or

• Paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a

Foreign Language) score of 587 (Test of

Written English 4.5), or

• Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English

as a Foreign Language) score of 240

(Essay Rating 4.5), or

• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in

English (CPE) grade B or higher, or

• APIEL (Advanced Placement

International English Language)

Examination grade 4 or higher, or

• Successful completion of University of

Otago Foundation Studies Ltd’s English

for Postgraduate Academic Purposes

paper.

Other evidence of English language proficiency may be considered to satisfy the admission requirements and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Note: Please note that the minimum entry requirements described form part of the matriculation requirements for admission to the University. However the College of Education Teacher Education programmes may require higher levels of attainment than for the educational studies courses. The requirements are as follows:

Bachelor of Teaching or Bachelor of Education Studies

~ An IELTS of 7.0 or above across all

academic bands

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education)

~ An IELTS of 7.5 or above across all

academic bands.

This cannot be averaged out to get the required IELTS score as listed above.

International students applying for College of Education programmes or courses will need to contact the International Office:

Tel: 64 3 479 8344 Web: www.otago.ac.nz/internationalFacebook: University of Otago International Office

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Obtain a College of Education Application PackYou can receive an application pack by contacting the College of Education as follows:

Website: www.otago.ac.nz/educationEmail: [email protected]

Tel: 0800 80 80 98 or +64 3 479 4914 Alternatively, call in to our Dunedin or Southland Campus to collect an application pack:

Dunedin Campus: 145 Union Street East, Dunedin Southland Campus: 100 Nelson Street, Invercargill

Complete and Submit your ApplicationEnsure you read instructions on Page 1 and 2 of the Application Pack.

Make sure you have completed all the requirements and send back to the College of Education BY mOnDAY 29 AUGUST 2011. Please note we may still accept late applications.

Check on the website for more information: www.otago.ac.nz/education Send to:

Freepost 108584 Selection Co-ordinator

University of Otago College of EducationPO Box 56 Dunedin 9054 New Zealand

University of Otago College of Education

Application Process for the Teacher Education Programmes

referees’ reports Two referees reports (including a confidential school report if you are a school leaver) are required before

an applicant is considered for shortlisting. Please ensure referees send reports in promptly.

receipt of ApplicationYou will receive acknowledgement of your application within two weeks.

If this does not happen, please contact: Suzanne Cochrane – Selection Co-ordinator on 03 479 4217 or [email protected]

Shortlisted for an InterviewApplicants will be contacted by the co-ordinator regarding an

interview time. Interview panels will be held from August – January and you will be interviewed within this timeframe. Please be patient.

not offered for an InterviewLetter sent to applicant

Accept OfferReturn offer letter and register to study at the University of Otago

on 0800 80 80 98 or online: www.otago.ac.nz

Welcome to the University of Otago College of Education!

not offered a placeNot suitable for Teacher Education at this time.

Letter sent to applicant

Decline or Defer OfferYou will still need to return offer letter to the College of

Education as soon as possible with a decision

Admission to University DeclinedContact the College of Education regarding your options

Interview

Gain Admission to the University

Accepted or Provisionally Accepted(Under 20: Dependent on gaining admission to University.

Graduate courses: Prerequisite papers and/or degree completion is required)

Receive an offer into the Teacher Education Programme. Return offer letter to the College of Education as soon as possible to

accept your place in the programme

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FeesIn 2011, the average cost of tuition fees for the College of Education for domestic students was $4,412.00. This did not include other costs, including those associated with living costs or student services fees. The final cost of your programme can only be worked out once you have been accepted and fully enrolled into the programme.

For international student fees, please contact the international office: www.otago.ac.nz/international

Fees for studying at the College of Education will be available in November/December of the year previous to study. Updated information will be available online around this time.

More information on fees is available on the University of Otago website: www.otago.ac.nz/study/fees

StudyLinkDomestic students can access student loans and allowances to help you pay your fees is available through StudyLink. For more information, go to the website: www.studylink.govt.nz or call 0800 88 99 00.

ScholarshipsThe University of Otago College of Education website lists scholarships which are relevant to teacher education. More information is available on the website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

You can also refer to the University of Otago website www.otago.ac.nz for a comprehensive list of all scholarships available to tertiary students, or call 0800 80 80 98.

TeachNZTeachNZ has a range of scholarships for people entering the teaching profession. Teacher Recruitment Scholarships pay your course fees. For full-time students only, the scholarship also pays an allowance.

For more information and access to the relevant application forms, go to the TeachNZ website: www.teachnz.govt.nz

Community groups also offer scholarships for people entering tertiary education.

For more information about these check out the public notices in your local newspaper or community centres.

Fees and Scholarships

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Important Dates

Dates vary for students in the Teacher Education programmes from those that apply to the rest of the University programmes.

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may Applications open into all the teaching programmes for the 2011 intake:– Bachelor of Teaching– Bachelor of Educational Studies and Graduate Diploma in

Education and Teaching – Graduate Diploma in TeachingCall the College of Education for an Application Pack or download a copy from our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

3 mayTertiary Information Day 2011 – Open DayA good opportunity to visit the Dunedin campus and experience campus life firsthand including www.otago.ac.nz or 0800 80 80 98

10 mayUniversity of Otago Career Development Centre Careers FairVisit our information stand on the day to get information on becoming a teacher www.otago.ac.nz/careers

12 JulyEDUC102 – Human Development course startsPre-requisite course required for all students applying into the 2012 intake for:– Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education– Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education

25 JulyCollege of Education Information Evening – Southland Campus @ 7pm 100 Nelson Street, InvercargillAn opportunity to chat to our staff and current students about the programmes on offer at our Southland CampusFor more information, visit our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

27 JulyCollege of Education Information Evening – Dunedin Campus @ 7pm145 Union Street East, DunedinAn opportunity to chat to our staff and current students about the programmes on offer at our Dunedin CampusFor more information, visit our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

4 August Teaching Expo 2011Information session during the day for prospective and current student, regarding teaching opportunities oveaseas, especially in the UK.For more information, visit our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

29 August Initial closing date for applications into the Teacher Education programmesPriority is given to those who apply by this date. Applications after this date are subject to a waitlist. More information is available on our website: www.otago.ac.nz/education

4 October EDTX132 – Human Development (Distance) course startsAlternative pre-requisite course to EDUC102 (in Semester two) required for all students applying into the 2012 intake for:– Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Early Childhood Education– Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education

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23 January Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education starts

24 January Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Primary Education starts

9 February Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary Education starts

10 February Final day for registration into the Certificate in Catechetical StudiesPlease contact: Sister Jan Oglivy – 03 479 4987 or [email protected]

17 and 22 February Programmes start: – Bachelor of Teaching– Bachelor of Education Studies combined with the Graduate

Diploma in Education and Teaching Programmes.This is for the Early Childhood Education, Primary Education and Primary Bilingual Education Bachelor Programmes

27 February Semester one startsApplies to those in Bachelor of Arts or those undertaking the Bachelor of Arts – Education Studies courses

For further information about the College of Education

programmes, you can contact us in the following ways:

Website www.otago.ac.nz/education

Facebook www.facebook.com/OtagoEducation

Twitter www.twitter.com/OtagoEducation

Email [email protected]

Tel 0800 80 80 98

Campus Contact Information

Dunedin Campus145 Union Street East

Dunedin

Tel 64 3 479 4914

Fax 64 3 479 4295

Southland Campus100 Nelson Street

Invercargill

Tel 64 3 211 6724

Fax 64 3 216 1399 Postal Address Marketing Officer University of Otago College of Education PO Box 56 Dunedin 9054New Zealand

Contacts

0800 80 80 98

www.otago.ac.nz

txt 866

[email protected]

Documents

University of Otago College of Education Prospectus 2012