Graduate Certificate in Primary Science Teaching (Leadership)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Primary Science Teaching (Leadership) is designed primarily for in-service primary school teachers. It fulfils the need for increased science teaching capabilities across the schools sector to increase the number of school students proceeding through into science and technology specialisations thus contributing to the government agenda for increased innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme responds to needs identified by the professional community and employment bodies, most notably:
Improved capability to respond to science teaching challenges, including bicultural and multicultural contexts, and the changing technological landscape.
Improved capability to exert leadership to sustain improvements in science teaching and the contribution of science to society.
The programme enables research informed practice, encourages participation in practice-based research, and develops the ability to respond to contextual challenges and champion science within and beyond the school. Through the programme students have an opportunity to engage with and contribute to research on effective science teaching, and to explore potential responses to the issues of their context and the broader issues of science teaching in its social context
Entry requirements
Applicants to the programme must: Hold a bachelor degree or a diploma and experience considered equivalent to a bachelor degree.. Be registered and working as a practising teacher in a New Zealand intermediate, or primary school.
Applicants must also have: access to a reliable internet enabled computer (broadband access is recommended). a statement from their Principal that they have the support of relevant members of the school staff and/or community to integrate their studies with workplace practices, and ongoing access to a class of students to support relevant workplace learning and assessment activities
About the provider
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