

This specialty is designed for students who have a passion for working with children (aged 5-12), to help them reach their potential. Graduates of this programme will have the character, understanding and skills needed to be an effective primary teacher.
WHAT THIS SPECIALTY COVERS
Students will study human development and how children learn, as well as consolidate planning, and teaching curriculum areas in primary and intermediate school. They will also gain experience in a range of diverse teaching settings.
Papers
Year 1
295200 Taki Haere Mai
295201 Primary Professional Inquiry and Practice I
295113 Human Development and Learning I
295151 Mathematics I
295152 English
295114 Whanau/Family and Society
295150 Science
295158 Arts
Year 2
296262 Primary Professional Inquiry and Practice II
296260 Karanga Mai
295154 Mathematics II
295157 Technology
296252 Reading
295203 Health and Physical Education
295156 Social Studies
296227 Principles of Learning and Teaching
Year 3
297006 Primary Professional Inquiry and Practice III
297333 Research for Teaching
296226 Inclusive Education
297012 Teaching Children from Diverse Ethnicities
297355 Language Learning and Teaching
296254 Mathematics III
297334 Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
297356 Programme Planning, Assessment & Evaluation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration Teaching in a primary or intermediate school