Education

AUT graduates are responsive early childhood, primary and secondary school teachers who are prepared for the challenges of future-focused education.

You’ll not only learn academic knowledge related to your programme, but also gain practical teaching experience in an early childhood centre or primary school where you’ll experience the classroom and the role of the teacher for yourself.

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We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across education.

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New AUT Professors
New Professors and Associate Professors
30 Nov, 2020
Nine academics have been appointed to the position of Professor, effective from 1 January 2021. 19 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
Rosa Kalauni smiling in front of a classroom whiteboard.
Hope for the Niuean language in Aotearoa
23 Oct, 2020
Learning the Niuean language and the culture embedded within it can bring identity and self-esteem, AUT alumna Rosa Kalauni says.
Associate Professor Andrew Gibbons standing in a classroom.
ECE positive for social outcomes
23 Sep, 2020
New research has found that children who attend ECE have fewer emotional difficulties and better peer relations, but are more prone to common illnesses.
Early childhood education teacher teaching five young children at a low desk.
The bumpy road ahead for ECE teachers
04 Jun, 2020
For early childhood teachers the $151m ‘pay bump’ is a long time coming – and it’s not the only bump they need, writes Associate Professor Andrew Gibbons.
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Early Learning Action Plan
13 Dec, 2019
Our nation discourages a career in early childhood education by its social and structural discriminations in status and pay, writes Dr Andrew Gibbons.
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Preventing Misconduct - Professional Disciplinary Tribunals: Research & Practice Conference 2021
Friday 19 Feb, 8:30am - 2pm
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Jeanne Teisina
George Aitken
Ngaariki Muru
Nick Mailau
Alysha Moore
Jeanne Teisina
Great graduatesJeanne TeisinaManager, Akoteu Kato Kakala Early Childhood Education CentreMaster of Education
Master of Educational Leadership
Doctor of EducationEnrolling in the Doctor of Education felt like the natural next step, says Jeanne Teisina who is passionate about Tongan early childhood education in NZ.Enrolling in the Doctor of Education felt like the natural next step, says Jeanne Teisina who is passionate about Tongan early childhood education in New Zealand. For her doctoral research, Jeanne is drawing on her experience as a manager of a Tongan language nest. She loves that AUT has created a space to share her voice through her research, and she feels a strong of sense of belonging at AUT.
George Aitken
Great graduatesGeorge AitkenYear 8 Teacher, Devon Intermediate School, New PlymouthBachelor of EducationWhat he enjoys most about his job is watching his students have lightbulb moments, says George Aitken who works at Devon Intermediate School in New Plymouth.What he enjoys most about his job is watching his students have lightbulb moments, says education alumnus George Aitken who now works at Devon Intermediate School in New Plymouth. Being able to spend more time practising his skills in a school environment was what initially attracted him to AUT, George says.
Ngaariki Muru
Great graduatesNgaariki MuruYear 5 and 6 Teacher, Point Chevalier SchoolBachelor of EducationThe life of a teacher is about much more than teaching, says Ngaariki Muru who completed a Bachelor of Education and now teaches at Point Chevalier School.The life of a teacher is about much more than teaching, says Ngaariki Muru who completed a Bachelor of Education and now teaches at Point Chevalier School. Ngaariki was first introduced to AUT’s teacher education programme by a friend. He considers the teaching placements throughout his studies a highlight of his degree.
Nick Mailau
Great graduatesNick MailauBachelor of EducationHe realised that he loved working with young people when he started coaching basketball in Year 13, says Nick Mailau who is completing a Bachelor of Education.He first realised that he loved working with young people when he started coaching basketball in Year 13, says Nick Mailau who is graduating with a Bachelor of Education this August. The Bachelor of Education has equipped him with the tools to become a teacher in Aotearoa, Nick says. As a proud Tongan, Nick also appreciated being able to specialise in Pasifika education as part of his degree.
Alysha Moore
Great graduatesAlysha MoorePrimary Teacher, Grey Lynn SchoolBachelor of EducationHer own experiences of primary school inspired AUT education alumna Alysha Moore to become a primary teacher herself and make an impact on the next generation.Her own experiences of primary school inspired AUT education alumna Alysha Moore to become a primary teacher herself and make an impact on the next generation. Her studies at AUT helped her become the teacher she is today, the education alumna says. After graduating in 2018, Alysha has now fulfilled her dream to become a primary school teacher, and is teaching Year 3 and 4 students at Grey Lynn School.
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