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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 primary 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.
1. Use a design process to observe, plan for, implement, assess and evaluate whole class teaching in seven areas of learning including English and Mathematics.2. Develop constructive and effective contextually appropriate professional relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.3. Assume full management of the learning of a whole class for between ten and twelve consecutive days in an increasingly independent manner.4. Use critical reflection skills to identify professional needs and development, including the use of effective Te Reo me ona tikanga.
TEPP221 TEPI221
Wendy Fox-Turnbull
Desmond Breeze
Clarke, Shirley; Formative assessment in action : weaving the elements together ; Hodder Murray, 2005.
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.
Fraser, Deborah. , McGee, Clive; The professional practice of teaching ; 3rd ed; Thomson Learning Australia, 2008.
New Zealand; The New Zealand curriculum ; Learning Media for the Ministry of Education, 2007.
Alton-Lee, Adrienne. , New Zealand; Quality teaching for diverse students in schooling : best evidence synthesis ; Ministry of Education, 2003.
Cardno, Carol E. M. , New Zealand Council for Educational Research; Action research : a developmental approach ; New Zealand Council for Educational Research, 2003.
Other Required Readings:New Zealand Teachers Council. (2007). Graduating teacher standards. Retrieved from: http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/sites/default/files/gts-poster.pdfRix, G. (2009). Concept based integrated inquiry learning through curriculum mapping and its alignment with the NZC. Retrieved from:http://www.educationalleaders.govt.nz/Leadership-development/Professional-information/Principals-sabbatical-reports/Report-archives-for-2007-2011/Primary-award-recipients-2009/Rix-GraemeNew Zealand Education Review Office: www.ero.govt.nz
Students will be expected to conduct at least one pre-placement visit at their allocated school. Full attendance in school for the duration of the practicum, from at least 8.00am - 4.00pm each day, is a requirement.Students will attend a debriefing interview with their PP lecturer after the placement concludes. This interview wil be conducted at a University of Canterbury campus or via flexible delivery mechanisms.
Regional student assignments are to be submitted to the regional centre administrator at the location specified by their lecturer.
Domestic fee $697.00
International fee $2,913.00
* 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 Teacher Education .