AKOP351-26YC1 (C) Year C First Half 2026

Connecting the Curriculum: English, Literacy and Mathematics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 22 February 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 24 May 2026

Description

This course investigates ways to connect curriculum within mathematics, English and literacy, and with other learning areas. The course continues to build evidence-based pedagogical knowledge and practices for English, literacy and mathematics. This course supports students to develop their knowledge, understanding, practical and critical thinking skills through engagement with relevant research and practice.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of AKOP351 students will be able to:  
1. Analyse and critique purposes, principles and processes of an interconnected curriculum including Mātauranga Māori.                                
2. Explain and apply a deep understanding of pedagogies and practices in English, Literacy, and Mathematics when designing learning  
3. Critically analyse evidence informed practices for connecting English, Literacy and Mathematics with other learning areas.

Prerequisites

AKOP252 and a further 30 points from AKOP251, AKOP253 or AKOP254

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00 Rehua 005
16 Feb - 15 Mar
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 Rehua 005
16 Feb - 15 Mar
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 Rehua 005
9 Feb - 15 Feb
Lecture D
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Rehua 009
18 May - 24 May
Lecture E
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 08:00 - 10:00 Rehua 009
18 May - 24 May
Lecture F
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00 Rehua 009
25 May - 31 May
Lecture G
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 009
1 Jun - 7 Jun
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 103 Project Workshop
16 Feb - 15 Mar
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Rehua 009
16 Feb - 15 Mar
Workshop C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Rehua 009
25 May - 31 May

Course Coordinator

Susanna Wilson

Lecturer

Jeanne Pearce

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment 1 - Mathematics 20 Mar 2026 50%
Assignment 2 - English 03 Jun 2026 50%

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 Leadership and Professional Practice .

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