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This course is designed to deliver through practical application and first-hand experience in classrooms, the necessary curriculum and pedagogical content required of teachers. These experiences enable the student, his/her lecturers and associate teacher to systematically evaluate his/her developing knowledge and skill, identify emergent needs, and to record the student's progress in achieving course learning outcomes.
By the end of this course successful students will be able to:1. Use the design process to observe, plan for, implement, assess, evaluate and whole class teaching, including the unit of work approach, in at least four essential learning areas.2. Observe, plan for, implement, assess and evaluate children’s learning in the curriculum areas of English and Mathematics.3. Develop constructive professional relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.4. Assume full management of the learning of a whole class for at least three consecutive days.5. Use critical reflection skills to assess current and future professional needs and development.
TEPP210 or EDPP263
EDPP264
Bradley Meek
Clarke, Shirley , Timperley, Helen., Hattie, John; Unlocking formative assessment : practical strategies for enhancing students' learning in the primary and intermediate classroom ; N.Z. ed; Hodder Moa Beckett, 2003.
Collis, Mark , Dalton, Joan; Becoming responsible learners : strategies for positive classroom management ; Rev. ed; Eleanor Curtain Publishing, 1990.
Fraser, Deborah. , McGee, Clive; The professional practice of teaching ; 3rd ed; Thomson Learning Australia, 2008.
New Zealand; Assessment : policy to practice ; Learning Media, 1994.
New Zealand; Keeping school records : primary progress records ; Dept. of Education, 1989.
Van der Kley, Martin , Burn, Wendy; Classroom management, and how to be an effective teacher ; M. Van der Kley, 1991.
Required Reading:Professional Practice HandbookProfessional Studies PortfolioCourse Briefing and Assessment documentsMinistry of Education specific curriculum documents relevant to teaching requirements.Recommended Reading:Ministry of Education (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Wellington, NZ: Learning MediaOn-line course content LibraryStudentweb
Domestic fee $560.00
International fee $2,513.00
* 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 Centre for Professional Practice and Partnerships .