The University offers teaching qualifications in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) (BTchg(Early Childhood)) programme is a professional teaching qualification that prepares students for work in a variety of early childhood settings with children from birth to five or six years.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (BTchg(Primary)) programme is a professional teaching qualification designed for students wanting to pursue a teaching career in New Zealand primary, middle, composite and intermediate schools. A Māori Medium option is available – Toitū te Reo

A Graduate Diploma in Teaching (GradDipTchg) is available in all sectors (early childhood, primary and secondary) for students who have completed a bachelors degree and who wish to gain a professional teaching qualification.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg) is available in the early childhood, primary and secondary sectors for students who wish to gain a professional teaching qualification at a higher academic level.

Qualified early childhood and primary teachers can upgrade their Diploma of Teaching (DipT) to a BTchg. Professional qualifications are also offered for technology teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications or for experienced tradespeople who want a career change from tradesperson to teacher.

A Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is also available to prepare high achieving graduates for early childhood, primary and secondary teaching.

Note:

Students who began their BTchg (Primary) programme in 2023 or 2024 will complete the prescriptions listed in the Teaching entry of the 2023 and 2024 subject regulations.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

Teaching papers

Code and paper titlePoints
DLRNG100Developing Digital Fluencyright arrow

This paper offers a foundation for students learning to navigate and communicate effectively through digital learning environments. It incorporates...

1525A (Online)
EDART100Engaging with Arts Education in the Communityright arrow

This paper aims to develop students’ strength in learning and teaching selected arts disciplines in school and community settings.

1525A (Block - Tauranga)
LLTED101An Introduction to Children's Literatureright arrow

In this paper we examine children's literature from picturebook to novel; from author to illustrator; from history to modern times. The link between...

1525A (Online)
MAOED100Huarahi Matauranga Māori: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Māori Educationright arrow

This paper examines historical and contemporary approaches in Māori education provision in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores policies, practices and...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga)
MTHED100Conceptual Understanding in Mathematicsright arrow

This paper provides an introduction to key conceptual understandings in mathematics and connects mathematics with everyday life.

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)
TEACH101Ko te Reo me ngā Tikanga o ngā kuraright arrow

This paper introduces students to the skills, attitudes and values required of a teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores professional and...

1525X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
TEACH102Aotearoa Curriculum in Actionright arrow

This paper introduces students to the nature and purpose of early childhood and schooling curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to theories that...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH103Te Whāriki in Action: Communication and The Multi-modal Childright arrow

This paper focuses on early language development, multimodal literacies and teaching strategies that provide infants, toddlers and young children...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH104Early Childhood Educational Contextsright arrow

A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH105Approaches to Assessment in Early Childhoodright arrow

A comprehensive overview of assessment for the early years in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand assessment theories...

1525B (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEACH111Introduction to Literaciesright arrow

This paper introduces students to what it means to be a teacher and learner of literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will gain an understanding...

1525A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEACH112Teaching and Learning Mathematicsright arrow

This paper introduces students to what it means to be a teacher and learner of mathematics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will develop...

1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU100Concepts of Learning and Teaching 1right arrow

In this paper, students will examine theories of learning, working with diverse learners and a range of innovative teaching practices.

1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25J (Online) & 25X (Online)
TEEDU101The Aotearoa New Zealand Educational Contextright arrow

This paper examines the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping educational contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.

1525X (Online)
TEEDU102Learning and Development Across the Lifespanright arrow

This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...

1525B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO100Professional Experience 1 (Early Childhood)right arrow

This paper introduces the professional role of the teacher in Early Childhood settings. It provides opportunities for participants to gain a...

1525X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online)
TEPRO110Professional Experience 1 (Primary)right arrow

This paper introduces the professional role of the teacher in primary school settings. It provides opportunities for participants to gain a practical...

1525I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga)
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2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 1 Jan 2025 01:00am