Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) GradDipTchg(Sec)
Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
This one-year diploma prepares holders of a bachelors degree to become qualified secondary school teachers. With flexible delivery (on-campus and online), practical placements, and coverage of New Zealand curriculum, the programme leads to provisional teacher certification.
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Core skills this course teaches
Become a qualified secondary school teacher
Gain the competence and knowledge required for provisional certification by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Apply learning theory and pedagogy
Understand and employ principles of fairness, social justice, and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in classroom practice.
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) is a full-time, one-year programme (with part-time options available) designed for those with a bachelors degree or higher who wish to teach in New Zealand secondary schools (students aged 13–18). The programme provides strong practical and theoretical foundations in teaching, including practicum placements in schools, courses in pedagogy, subject specialisms, te reo Māori, and professional experience. It starts with an in-person block course at City Campus and is taught by subject and education experts. Both City Campus (Auckland) and online delivery are available, with some subjects available only on campus. Graduates may become provisionally-certificated teachers, ready for employment in secondary education across New Zealand.
Course Content
- Introduction to teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand secondary schools
- Professional Experience (practicum placements in two different secondary schools, 15 weeks in total)
- Pedagogical study including the New Zealand Curriculum
- Developing basic te reo Māori proficiency
- Subject specialism courses across options such as English, Sciences, Mathematics, Technology, Visual Arts, Humanities, Business, and more
- Professional identity and preparation for the job application process
- Portfolio including capstone task
- Careers events and engagement with principals/educators
Entry Requirements
A bachelors degree or higher
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