TEEDU101-21X (NET)

The Aotearoa New Zealand Educational Context

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Pablo Del Monte

Pablo Del Monte
4945
TT.2.09
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pablo.delmonte@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Corrie Klinger

Corrie Klinger
NON.0.CC01
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corrie.klinger@waikato.ac.nz

Jade Browne

Jade Browne
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jade.browne@waikato.ac.nz

Pablo Del Monte

Pablo Del Monte
4945
TT.2.09
See Moodle
pablo.delmonte@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: janene.harris@waikato.ac.nz
: sheralyn.cook@waikato.ac.nz
: christine.stewart@waikato.ac.nz
: nia.sugiharto@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

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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Paper Description

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This paper provides critical analyses of the contexts of learning, teaching and education in New Zealand from a variety of historical, philosophical, political and sociological perspectives. The paper examines political debates pertaining to education and the policies resulting from these, the historical events and political philosophies that shape the institutions New Zealanders work within, and cultural and economic changes that impact the education of individuals and families in New Zealand. It provides an examination of the nature and role of education as a major humanities and social sciences discipline. It is a key paper for supporting academic literacy. To understand the New Zealand context students need to engage in a range of academic reading modes, critique policy and be able to interpret graphs, statistics and use different forms of information as evidence to support academic writing. The paper will foster an awareness of how theory helps us to make sense of our world, of what happens, how and why.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught fully online. Students will be required to use a range of academic reading modes, note-taking, understanding of and critiquing educational policy, interpretation of graphs and statistics, and to use different forms of information as evidence to support and inform their academic writing.

There will be opportunities to select readings and documents where these skills can be scaffolded in context, including librarian support, online moodle support, online lectures and discussion forums.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Learning outcomes

    1. Explain and comment critically on educational policies, ideas and processes shaping educational contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand

    2. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of philosophical ideas and theories that have influenced education policy and practice in Aotearoa New Zealand

    3. Demonstrate an understanding of issues of equality of opportunity and social justice and how these have informed educational movements, policy and practice in Aotearoa New Zealand

    4. Interpret and critique evidence, including graphs, statistics and other forms of information to support academic writing.

    5. Show an understanding of education within the bicultural, multicultural, philosophical, political, economic and historical contexts of Aotearoa New Zealand.

    6. Demonstrate appropriate undergraduate standards of university scholarship, critical reflection and analysis.

    7. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to academic literacy including academic reading, writing, critique and use of evidence.

    Cultural competencies of wananga, whanaungatanga, tangata whenuatanga, manaakitanga and ako as outlined in Tataiako: Cultural competencies for teachers of Maori learners

    - Specific competencies addressed in this paper are: W1, W2, TW1

    Graduating teacher standards of professional knowledge, professional practice, and professional values and relationships as outlined in the Graduating Teacher Standards: Aotearoa New Zealand

    - Specific standards identified in this paper are standards 2a, 3a, 3c
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Students must achieve an overall pass grade to successfully complete this paper:

1. Essay 30%

2. Social issue presentation and reflection 30%

3. Reflective journal based on weekly lectures 30%

4. Tutorial participation 10%

There is also a 'Critical thinking explanation' assessment but this does not contribute to your grade for the paper.

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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. Essay
15 Aug 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Social Issue presentation and reflection
4 Oct 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Reflective journal based on weekly lectures
13 Oct 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Online participation
10
  • Other:
5. Critical thinking explanation
23 Jul 2021
11:30 PM
0
  • 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 required readings will be available in the readings list.
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Recommended Readings

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All recommended readings for this paper will be available in the readings list, or in the University of Waikato library.
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Other Resources

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Further resources will be discussed with students as relevant to weekly content.
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Online Support

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Across the paper there is a series of online tasks, designed to support you with your learning. All tasks will be accessed via Moodle, however, you will need to also use the library website (and actual physical library), and a range of webpages to help you complete this paper.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle is used for class notices (Announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided in this way on Moodle and in lectures are whole class notices.
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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper. University regulations stipulate an expected total student workload for the paper of 150 hours. The paper involves 46 hours of online engagement across the semester. The remaining hours, accumulated at different times across the whole semester, are to be used for completing readings, preparing for class/online tasks and assignments.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: EDSOC101

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