He Korowai Ākonga : Bachelor of Education ( Primary Education ) Level 7
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Primary school teaching is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of our tamariki. He Korowai Ākonga is a recognised teacher education programme that prepares you for work as a kaiako in primary, middle, or intermediate schools.
This unique qualification embraces Māori philosophies, principles and mātauranga Māori (knowledge), empowering you to become a culturally responsive and reflective practitioner who is able to work with a diverse range of learners.
This holistic programme ensures your theoretical knowledge of teaching and learning is well supported by practical teaching opportunities. Under the guidance of experienced classroom and wānanga kaiako you will learn how to teach effectively, plan lessons aligned to the New Zealand curriculum, assess and evaluate learning and embed concepts from te ao Māori (the Māori world) into your practice.
As a graduate of He Korowai Ākonga you can apply for teacher registration with the New Zealand Education Council and start your career in primary teaching.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) Level 7
You'll learn about:
- a holistic view of education in Aotearoa New Zealand
- embedding mātauranga Māori within primary education
- principled practice and praxis
- subject knowledge required for teaching in the primary sector.
Entry requirements
Entry criteria: To enrol in this programme, a potential student must::
- be at least 18 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- consent to a police vetting process
- University Entrance or required NCEA credits (if under the age of 20) have a Level 4 qualification of at least 120 credits (if over 20 years old)
- meet the required language, literacy, and numeracy skills.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.