TEACH101-20X (NET)

Being a Teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Sharyn Heaton

Sharyn Heaton
7950
TW.G.09
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sharyn.heaton@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Gloria Clarke

Gloria Clarke
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gloria.clarke@waikato.ac.nz

Gloria Clarke

Gloria Clarke
5307
TT.6.09
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gloria.clarke@waikato.ac.nz

Jeanne Gilbert

Jeanne Gilbert
7800
TL.3.01
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jeanne.gilbert@waikato.ac.nz

Sharyn Heaton

Sharyn Heaton
7950
TW.G.09
See Moodle
sharyn.heaton@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: helen.findlay@waikato.ac.nz
: janene.harris@waikato.ac.nz
: christine.stewart@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: alistair.lamb@waikato.ac.nz
: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz
: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper introduces students to the skills, attitudes and values required of a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores professional and ethical requirements for teachers and commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Paper Structure

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This paper will be taught online via fortnightly topics in Moodle, commencing on campus on 11 February.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Reflect on what has shaped their views of teaching and learning.
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  • Demonstrate early understandings of reflective practice.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical problem-solving and professional practice appropriate for teachers.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the teacher's role.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of organisation and management of a learning environment.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the implications for teachers in educational settings in Aotearoa New Zealand
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  • Demonstrate cultural competencies of wānanga, whanaungatanga, tangata whenuatanga, manaakitanga and ako as outlined in Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori learners.
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  • Provide evidence of ongoing development of te reo Māori appropriate for educational settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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  • Use te reo Māori development to illustrate understanding of learning languages in NZ curricula.
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  • Develop knowledge, skills and abilities related to academic literacy, including academic reading, writing, critique and use of evidence.
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Assessment

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All pieces of assessment are compulsory. If an online discussion is missed, it is expected that the student will contact the course convenor to explain the absence and arrange to provide a summary and reflection based upon the discussion that occurred.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Taumahi 1: Narrative. Ko wai ahau?
17 Feb 2020
No set time
20
  • In Class: In Tutorial
✔
2. Taumahi 2: Online Reflections
20
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
✔
3. Taumahi 3: Essay and short presentation
3 Jul 2020
No set time
30
  • In Class: In Tutorial
✔
4. Taumahi 4: Portfolio
9 Oct 2020
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: EPortfolio System
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Hill, M., & Thrupp, M. (Eds.) (2019). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th ed.). Cengage.

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Recommended Readings

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Ministry of Education (2008). Te aho arataki marau mō te ako i te reo Māori-kura auraki. Curriculum guidelines for teaching and learning te reo Māori i English0medium schools: Years 1-13. Learning Media.
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Online Support

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This paper is supported online via Moodle.
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Workload

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This is a 15-point paper which is taught in Semester A and B. The total hours for the paper will not exceed 150 hours for tutorials, study and assessment purposes.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Corequisite papers: One of TEPRO100 or TEPRO110.

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: TEMB121, TEPS110, TEPS122

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