Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) in Primary Bicultural Education
University of Otago
Key Information
Campus location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) in Primary Bicultural Education
The Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) degree is a three-year program (360 points), registered at Level 7 on the New Zealand qualifications Framework, and designed to enable graduates to meet the requirements for initial teacher registration in New Zealand. It provides the initial step for teachers on the road of lifelong professional learning.
The degree is underpinned by four themes and divided into central strands that are designed to promote student reflection on the interrelationship of knowledge and issues presented throughout the chosen program and to make connections between theory and practice associated with the degree papers.
Primary Bicultural Education
If you have a desire to develop your own knowledge in Te Ao Maori and are enthusiastic about teaching children you are encouraged to apply for this comprehensive Te Pokai Matauranga o te Ao Rua program. It offers the unique opportunity to become qualified as a primary teacher with increased knowledge of Te Ao Maori. As a graduate of this program you will have been prepared to deliver the curriculum from a M?ori perspective, using both English and M?ori and be qualified to teach in primary, intermediate and/or M?ori immersion schools.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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Application Details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with their application, and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants must also submit detailed research proposal that shows they are familiar with current literature surrounding their topic; an up-to date curriculum vitae; and name of the academic staff member with whom they have been in contact; and with an approximate start date. They may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.