Bachelor of Education Teaching Primary 3 yrs
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OVERVIEW
This degree can be completed on site or via distance learning.
If you decide to study via distance, there are four compulsory intensive block courses during the year. Two of these intensive courses are held on campus in Tauranga and the other two are online. Students under 20 years old usually study on campus unless an exemption is granted.
Courses are made up of tutorials and course work, practical learning activities, academic reading and research, field-trips, micro-teaching, assignments, and professional experience placements.
The Graduate Diploma allows graduates to continue with further study to a Master of Education (ECE) degree delivered in various NZ and international tertiary institutions and universities.
BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
The programme meets the standards as defined by NZQA and the NZ Teaching Council. Graduates will be eligible to gain teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Get a job in your chosen career – nearly 100% of our Primary students have offers of employment before the end of their final year.
The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary three-year degree prepares students to teach primary and intermediate school children in a wide range of educational settings and with the Aotearoa New Zealand Curriculum.
TIMETABLE
Full-time study requires a commitment of at least 40 hours per week.
Professional experience placements are a part of the course workload. These are completed with a range of school settings and year levels.
Year 1 Semester 1: 4 weeks, Semester 2: 4 weeks
Year 2 Semester 1: 4 weeks, Semester 2: 4 weeks
Year 3 Semester 1: 5 weeks, Semester 2: 8 weeks
Part time options are available for this programme.
Why study Primary Teaching in New Zealand?
Both full and part-time study options available
Learn in small groups onsite in Tauranga or in mixed-mode (online by distance)
Become part of a relational learning community
Staff get to know who you are and offer great learning support
Biblically-based education is at the heart of our programme
Culturally responsive teaching strategies and course material
Staff draw on the latest research and practice in teaching and learning
Our programme is shaped by stakeholder feedback