AKOP250-26YC (N) Full Year C 2026 (Nelson)

Teacher as Practitioner

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 8 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 30 August 2026

Description

This course introduces pre-service teachers to theories and models of reflection that support practice and the development of the self as a co-learner. It explores how the Code of Professional Responsibility can support decision making and the implementation of safe practices when faced with ethical dilemmas. It examines ways to notice and understand learners and develop strategies for adapting practice within an inclusive curriculum. This course will complement learning in other courses in the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary).

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse theories and models of reflection that support professional learning
2. Describe how teacher identity theory enables pre-service teachers to sustain themselves as learners
3. Develop an understanding of how the Code of Professional Responsibility guides decision making related to safe practice when faced with ethical dilemmas
4. Demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive and evidence-based approaches that reflect the local community and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in New Zealand

Prerequisites

AKOP150 and a further 30 points from 100 level AKOP

Course Coordinator

Jessie Shuker

Lecturer

Anna Johnstone

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Analysis of personal and professional identity development prior to a practicum experience 24 Apr 2026 50% An analysis of learning related to personal and professional identity development and goal setting for practicum
Analysis of professional learning during practicum 11 Sep 2026 50% An analysis of learning related to personal and professional identity resulting from practicum experiences.

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Education Council (2017). Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession. Wellington, NZ: Education Council [Electronic resource, available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/our-code-our-standards]

Education Council (2011). Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners. Wellington, NZ: Education Council; Ministry of Education. [Electronic resource, available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/tataiako]

Abiss, J. & Samu, T.W. (2024). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand  7th edition; Cengage Learning.

Ministry of Education (2018). Tapasā: Cultural Competencies Framework for Teachers of Pasific Learners. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Education. [Electronic resource, available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Tapasa%CC%84.pdf]

Rātima, M., Smith, J., Macfarlane, A., & Macfarlane, S. (2020). The Hikairo Schema for Primary. Wellington. NZCER Press.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* 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 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment .

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