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This course provides students with opportunities to progress towards the demonstration of appropriate competencies and professional qualities. The course is closely linked to TEPI361, TEPI 362, TECE 359, TECE 361, TECE 358 and TECE 365. Associate Teachers assist the College to assess students' developing competence as a teacher.
*Please note this course is only available to initial teacher education students. To enrol in this course you need to be accepted and enrolled in one of our Initial Teacher Education programmes.
On the successful completion of this course students will display a level of competency expected of a beginning teacher by being able to:1. Discuss and apply practice that is aligned with tangata whenuatanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi 2. Use teacher inquiry, collaborative problem solving and professional learning to refine professional capability in supporting children’s wellbeing, belonging, communication, contribution and exploration.3. Establish and maintain professional relationships and teacher dispositions focused on the learning and wellbeing of each learner.4. Apply practice that is focused on extending learning, and characterised by respect, inclusion, empathy, collaboration and safety for learners5. Design learning based on curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, assessment information and an understanding of each learner’s strengths, interests, needs, identities, languages and cultures.6. Teach and respond to learners in a intentional and adaptive way to progress learning at an appropriate depth and pace7. Understand, articulate and apply relevant theory to enhance their pedagogy in this professional practice.WITHDRAWAL DATESLast Day to withdraw from this course:Without financial penalty (full fee refund): the Friday prior to the placement commencingWithout academic penalty (including no fee refund) – available only through a special consideration application for late discontinuation.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
TEPP361 and TEPI361
TEPI362
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Karen Turnock
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.On submitting assignments, students must confirm that the work being handed in is original and their own work..
Students will be expected to conduct at least one pre-placement visit at their allocated early childhood setting. Full attendance in the early childhood setting 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 will be conducted at a University of Canterbury campus or via flexible delivery mechanisms
Once a placement has started, if for reasons beyond their control, students are prevented from completing a placement or suffer significant impairment, they may apply for what is known as “special consideration”. University of Canterbury Special Consideration provisions for this course will apply only to late discontinuation (withdrawal) from a course.A detailed description of special consideration and materials to support the applications process are available at: Special Considerations Process. This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines.If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.
Professional Practice Report Book: Distance students should submit their Professional Practice Report Book the Professional Practice Administrator by the due date.For ICT help call our free call number 0508 UC IT HELP (0508 824 843) or on 03 369 5000. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public and university holidays).
Domestic fee $844.00
International fee $3,950.00
* 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 .