Professional and Educational Studies 1

Description

This compulsory course provides pre-service teachers with an introduction to the New Zealand education system and New Zealand Curriculum/Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2007), explores legal/ ethical issues related to the teaching profession, and introduces the planning design process to address diverse learning needs in schools. Culturally responsive pedagogies are explored within the context of learning theory, child development, and evidence-based teaching practices, involving school visits, a Treaty of Waitangi workshop and Noho Marae experience. Students will systematically critically reflect on their beliefs, attitudes, understandings and practices, including inter and intrapersonal skills, to develop greater awareness of the way their ontology may impact the teaching and learning process and their continued development as an emerging professional. The course will prepare students for the associated Professional Practice course (TEPP331) and also complement learning in other courses in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Primary).