200-level

MAOR282
Kapa Haka - Introducing Maori Performing Arts
Description
Designed for Maori and non-Maori, performance competent and new learners, language and non-language students this course takes the class on a journey of exploration to a high level of performance. Course content includes study of the mythological and traditional origins and customs of performing arts from moteatea (traditional song), poi (ball dance), waiata a-ringa (action song), haka and the art of warfare and mau rakau (weaponry - ti rakau, titi torea, hapai rakau, taiaha, patu). The course also covers the role of male and female leaders, biographies of important composers and the renaissance of kapa haka and its place in Maori culture and society. Students learn a full performance bracket which includes a distinctive Ngai Tahu component as well as a selection of historical and sacred classic tribal anthems.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level from MAOR or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
Restrictions
TREO282, MAOR265, MAOR382, TREO382, MUSA252

300-level

AKOE375
Reading between the lines: Leading the way with storying and picture books
Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine storying as a vehicle for learning within an integrated, inclusive and holistic curriculum. There is a specific emphasis on looking beyond emergent literacy in isolation to include not only language and literacy skills, but also children’s dispositions, identities and working theories. The course also offers opportunities to display leadership through acknowledging and celebrating whanau funds of knowledge and their ability to promote rich storying and literacy experiences.
Occurrences
Year C Second Half 2025
Year C Second Half 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
60 points from 200 level AKOE, AKOM or AKOT
AKOE376
Engaging with Philosophies, Pedagogies, and Theories in Early Childhood Education
Description
This course supports pre-service teachers to understand and critically engage with the complex relationships between philosophies, theories, and pedagogical practices within the context of bicultural Aotearoa New Zealand. Through an examination of the underpinning theories of Te Whariki and a range of historical and contemporary philosophical and theoretical positions, pre-service teachers will articulate connections and tensions, and apply this understanding to develop their own philosophical position with clear links to pedagogical practice.
Occurrences
Year C Second Half 2025
Year C Second Half 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
60 points from 200 level AKOE, AKOM or AKOT
AKOE377
Pedagogical inquiry for quality practice
Description
This course provides pre-service teachers with the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a small-scale professional inquiry exploration based on an area of pedagogical interest in relation to early childhood education.
Occurrences
Year C Second Half 2025
Year C Second Half 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
60 points from 200 level AKOE, AKOM or AKOT

Not Offered Courses in 2025

300-level

AKOE378
Wicked problem solving for education in Aotearoa
Description
In this course students will develop design thinking inquiry skills that will enable them to collaboratively respond to a real life wicked problem posed by and for a bicultural New Zealand education sector.
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see AKOE378 course details
Points
15 points