Te Ara Hou Te Ahikāroa
Teaching
A course by
University of Waikato
A graduate diploma for those with prior knowledge or experience, focusing on teaching in Māori medium and secondary school settings, integrating Māori language, knowledge, and pedagogy.
NZ$16,521
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (150 Credits)
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NZ$16,521
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (150 Credits)
Advanced
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Core skills this course teaches
Integrate Māori language and pedagogy in teaching
Graduates will demonstrate ability to teach using te reo Māori and draw on mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori in educational settings.
Apply curriculum knowledge in science and mathematics
Develop and apply teaching strategies for science (pūtaiao) and mathematics (pangarau) subjects, including understanding how these disciplines are used in daily life.
What You're Signing Up For
Te Ara Hou Te Ahikāroa is a Graduate Diploma designed for individuals with relevant qualifications, skills, or experience, and is centered on teaching within Māori medium and secondary school contexts. The qualification foregrounds te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori, and introduces teaching practice and subject-stream options in science and mathematics, with potential for conjoint study. Delivered online, it draws together Māori and mainstream pedagogies and is suitable for those seeking careers in education and allied sectors.
Course Content
- Te Kaiako Pakirehua me Ngā Taunakitanga hei Whakamōhio
- Noho ā-Kura
- Pangarau (Mathematics)
- He Kura te Tangata
- Pūtaiao (Science)
- Wheako Whakaako Ngaio (Professional Teaching Experience)
- Ngā Marau Kōtuitui (Integrated Curriculum)
- Mā te tiro whakamuri, ka anga whakamua (Reflective Teaching Practice/Looking Forward and Back)
- Whakawhanaketanga Mātauranga Māori (Māori Educational Development)
What you need to know first
NZQA Level 7 or relevant prior experience
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