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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New AUT Professors
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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.
Dr Andrew Gibbons
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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Symposium for Educators of Refugee Background Learners in Schools - Revisited
Monday 10 May, 9am - 4:30pm
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Justin Maclaren
George Aitken
Alysha Moore
Nick Mailau
Kelly Watts
Justin Maclaren
Great graduatesJustin MaclarenBachelor of EducationAbout to graduate with a Bachelor of Education, Justin Maclaren came to teaching after a successful music career; a passion he hopes to share with his students.About to graduate with a Bachelor of Education this August, Justin Maclaren came to teaching after a successful career in music and entertainment; a passion he hopes to share with his students. After struggling in his own early education, Justin initially had some doubts if he would succeed at university. However, he needn’t have worried. He would highly recommend the degree to others considering a career in teaching, Justin says.
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.
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.
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.
Kelly Watts
Great graduatesKelly WattsMaster of Teaching and LearningShe appreciates that her studies focus on the future of the education system, says Kelly Watts who is currently completing a Master of Teaching and Learning.She appreciates that her studies focus on the future of the education system, says Kelly Watts who is currently completing a Master of Teaching and Learning, supported by a Teach New Zealand Kupe Scholarship. The noho marae experience at the start of the degree was one of the highlights of the year, Kelly says.
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