AKOP353-26YC2 (D) Year C Second Half 2026 (Distance)

Using Inquiry through English, Literacy and Mathematics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 6 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 19 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

All pre-service teachers have their own unique taonga, passions and areas for growth. This course provides an opportunity for pre-service teachers to develop knowledge and skills necessary to inquire into student learning of mathematics, English and literacy. Through an inquiry approach students will identify, synthesise and evaluate new knowledge. Student inquiry will include a focus on analysing curriculum, pedagogy and teacher design of learning.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Systematically inquire into questions and issues of curriculum and pedagogical design related to diverse students’ learning in mathematics and English literacy.
2. Identify and critically evaluate pedagogical responses for diverse learners in a range of contexts.  
3. Actively engage with multiple information sources to synthesise and present new knowledge that represents multiple perspectives.
4. Critically reflect on the benefits and challenges of teacher inquiry for responding to complexities and tensions in education

Prerequisites

30 points from 200 level AKOP

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 102
6 Jul - 12 Jul
Intensive Block Course B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00 Rehua 102
6 Jul - 12 Jul
Intensive Block Course C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00 Rehua 102
6 Jul - 12 Jul

Course Coordinator

Shweta Sharma

Lecturer

Jude Cañero Bautista

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment 1 12 Aug 2026 50%
Assignment 2 06 Nov 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 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment .

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