Master of Teaching and Learning
Teaching
A course by
AUT
A one-year intensive master's programme qualifying graduates to become early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers. Includes curriculum theory, education research, social justice, and practicum placements.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Gain professional teaching qualification
Be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration as an early childhood or primary/intermediate teacher upon completion.
Apply teaching and learning theory
Demonstrate understanding of effective pedagogical approaches and apply learning and curriculum theory in diverse educational settings.
Engage in reflective and research-informed practice
Critically reflect on teaching practice and conduct education research as part of professional development.
What You're Signing Up For
AUT’s Master of Teaching and Learning is a professional master’s degree for those with a bachelor’s degree who wish to qualify as early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers in New Zealand. This intensive 180-point programme covers education theory, curriculum, and social justice, alongside a substantial practicum placement component and research project. Students can specialise in early childhood or primary teaching and, upon completion, are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Ako: Learning and Teaching in Aotearoa
- Being a Responsive Teacher
- Professional Learning through Inquiry
- Pedagogical Leadership and the Principles of Te Whāriki (ECE stream)
- Strands of Te Whāriki: Weaving People, Places and Things (ECE stream)
- Teaching for Social Justice
- Critical Reflection on Professional Practice
- Becoming/Being an Adaptive Teacher (ECE and Primary variants)
- Design for Learning (Primary stream)
- Integrated Curriculum in the Primary/Intermediate Classroom (Primary stream)
- Practicum placements (minimum 80 days)
- Research course (30-points)
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education and Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Early childhood teacher
Primary/intermediate teacher
Eligible for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand