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.

Research in education

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

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Associate Professor Andrew Gibbons standing in a classroom.
Early childhood education teacher teaching five young children at a low desk.
Dr Andrew Gibbons
QS stars 2019
New Professors announced in 2019
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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.
QS stars 2019
AUT gets 5 QS stars in all categories
13 Nov, 2019
AUT has received the maximum five stars for the first time in every category according to the global education analysts QS in their recent results.
New Professors announced in 2019
New Professors and Associate Professors
07 Nov, 2019
AUT has announced the promotion of 12 leading academics to the position of Professor. A further 15 academics have been appointed as Associate Professors.
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George Aitken
Ngaariki Muru
Justin Maclaren
Jeanne Teisina
Kelly Watts
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.
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.
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.
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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