Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
A one-year, intensive professional qualification enabling graduates with a bachelor’s degree to become early childhood or primary/intermediate teachers, with a strong focus on curriculum, education theory, and practical teaching placements.
NZ$17,037
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Core skills this course teaches
Gain provisional teacher registration eligibility
Graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Specialise in early childhood or primary teaching
Develop specific pedagogical approaches for either early childhood or primary/intermediate classroom settings.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning at AUT is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree seeking to become a qualified teacher specialising in either early childhood or primary/intermediate teaching. The course covers curriculum, educational theory and professional practice, along with extensive teaching practicums. It runs for one year full-time (or part-time) and is worth 150 points. Students gain hands-on teaching experience and learn about diversity, social justice, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, and inclusive practice. Graduates can apply for provisional registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and can pursue a teaching career in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Curriculum theory (early childhood or primary focus)
- Diversity and social justice in education
- Inclusivity in teaching practice
- Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Play-based learning (Early Childhood)
- Lesson design for diverse learners (Primary)
- Professional practice and inquiry
- Pedagogical leadership
- Practicum placements (minimum 80 days)
- Critical reflection and adaptive teaching
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a B average or higher in level 7 courses
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