TEACH201-19B (TGA)

Te Whariki in Action: Belonging and Contribution

15 Points

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Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Te Hononga Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Convenor(s)

Sonja Arndt

Sonja Arndt
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TT.2.11
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Bronya Dean

Bronya Dean
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bronya.dean@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Students in this paper will develop an understanding of the ways in which early childhood teachers can facilitate children's, families' and teachers' sense of belonging and contribution within the social and cultural milieu of the ECE setting and beyond. An overview of theories and research relating to the social and cultural wellbeing of infants, toddlers and young children will prepare students to inform and articulate their understanding. Students' personal and professional cultural identity as a teacher will be examined as an important grounding for working with and across diversity.

This paper provides opportunities for students to develop the skills, attributes, and knowledge related to the University of Waikato, Division of Education Bachelor of Teaching graduate profile, and the academic rationale and goals for its teacher education programmes, particularly those that relate to the purposes, principles, practices and issues of the professional educator.

Students in this paper also develop:

- Standards for the teaching profession: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5

- Cultural competencies of wānanga, whānaungatanga, tangata whenuatanga, manaakitanga and ako, as outlined in Tātaiako: Cultural competencies for teachers of Māori learners. Specific competencies addressed in this paper are W1, W2, W3, W4, WH1, WH3, WH4, WH5, T1, T2, T3, T4, M1, M2, M4, A1, A2, A3, and A4.

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Paper Structure

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This paper includes face to face lecture/tutorials as well as some online components.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

      1. articulate an understanding of a range of social and pedagogical theories in relation to belonging and contribution in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand

      2. develop a range of effective strategies for facilitating children's social competence

      3. critically reflect on their own developing teacher identity

      4. identify and articulate the impact of their beliefs and practices on children's and families' sense of belonging

      5. demonstrate a practical application of planning for and implementing equitable and inclusive environments

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Students must complete and submit all assessments in the manner specified to achieve a pass grade.

    Assessment


    Assessment TypeWeightingTotal non-contact timeLink to Learning Outcomes

    Teacher Identity and practices of belonging

    30%

    30

    1,2,3

    Personal narrative - teacher identity

    20%

    20

    1,3,5

    Facilitating belonging and contribution

    15%

    15

    2,4,5

    Policy analysis - developing social and intercultural competence35%351,2,5
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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. Assignment 1: Teacher identity and practices of belonging
12 Aug 2019
11:30 PM
30
  • In Class: In Lecture
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Assignment 2: Personal Narrative - Teacher identity
2 Sep 2019
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Assignment 3: Facilitating belonging and contribution
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
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4. Ass. 4: Policy analysis-Developing social and intercultural competence
14 Oct 2019
11:30 PM
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
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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All readings will be provided during class time and in the course readings list.
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Recommended Readings

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Other Resources

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Online Support

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This course will be partly taught online through moodle resources, online tasks, and readings list.
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Workload

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Students are expected to spend approximately 150 hours in total on this 15 point paper.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: 60 points at 100 level in the Bachelor of Teaching programme.

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