Teaching
A course by
University of Canterbury
A three-year (full-time) Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with a Mātauranga Māori endorsement, preparing graduates to teach in early childhood and primary education settings with a strong foundation in te reo Māori, Māori knowledge and pedagogies.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop the ability to teach within early childhood or primary education, using Māori philosophies, pedagogies, and te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Achieve high proficiency in teaching in and through te reo Māori, with over 81% immersion delivery by the third year.

Undertake practical experiences and professional practice in bilingual, Māori Medium, and mainstream classrooms/settings.
The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher Education pathway at the University of Canterbury equips students to teach in early childhood and primary settings. The programme emphasises Māori philosophies, values, and knowledge, with curriculum delivery predominantly in te reo Māori from year three, and significant practicum experiences in relevant educational settings. The pathway prepares graduates for bilingual and bicultural teaching roles, fostering future educators with strong competence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, guided by Te Whāriki, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and Te Aho Matua.
What you need to know first

Education
Māori Medium Education

Teacher in early childhood (whare kōhungahunga)
Teacher in kura tuatahi (primary school)
Kaiako roles in bilingual or Māori medium schools
Support roles in education promoting bicultural and bilingual learning
Teaching
A course by
University of Canterbury
A three-year (full-time) Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with a Mātauranga Māori endorsement, preparing graduates to teach in early childhood and primary education settings with a strong foundation in te reo Māori, Māori knowledge and pedagogies.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop the ability to teach within early childhood or primary education, using Māori philosophies, pedagogies, and te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Achieve high proficiency in teaching in and through te reo Māori, with over 81% immersion delivery by the third year.

Undertake practical experiences and professional practice in bilingual, Māori Medium, and mainstream classrooms/settings.
The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher Education pathway at the University of Canterbury equips students to teach in early childhood and primary settings. The programme emphasises Māori philosophies, values, and knowledge, with curriculum delivery predominantly in te reo Māori from year three, and significant practicum experiences in relevant educational settings. The pathway prepares graduates for bilingual and bicultural teaching roles, fostering future educators with strong competence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, guided by Te Whāriki, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and Te Aho Matua.
What you need to know first

Education
Māori Medium Education

Teacher in early childhood (whare kōhungahunga)
Teacher in kura tuatahi (primary school)
Kaiako roles in bilingual or Māori medium schools
Support roles in education promoting bicultural and bilingual learning
Participation in a selection hui (interview) to evaluate te reo Māori proficiency.
For those with limited/no proficiency: must complete TREO110 OR AKOT110 in Summer School before starting.
Some prior te reo Māori knowledge preferred but not required; advanced learners may receive Recognition of Prior Learning for some courses.
Participation in a selection hui (interview) to evaluate te reo Māori proficiency.
For those with limited/no proficiency: must complete TREO110 OR AKOT110 in Summer School before starting.
Some prior te reo Māori knowledge preferred but not required; advanced learners may receive Recognition of Prior Learning for some courses.