Education Subject regulations
The subject encompasses a broad range of topics that reflect the far-reaching nature of the field. Educators are interested in how knowledge, skills and values are constructed, accumulated, and conveyed through formal and informal means.
The qualifications listed below are not Initial Teacher Education programmes. See the Teaching subject.
Education is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in Education, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed under the subject Education or Māori Education, including at least one of EDSOC101, EDUCA110 or HMDEV100, and at least 30 points above 100 level.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Cert(Ed) The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Certificate. Papers should be taken from those listed for Adult Learning, Digital Learning, Education, Education and Society, and/or Human Development.
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Dip(Ed) The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Diploma. Papers should be taken from those listed for Adult Learning, Digital Learning, Education, Education and Society, and/or Human Development.
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GradDip(Ed) The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Graduate Diploma. Papers should be taken from those listed for Adult Learning, Digital Learning, Education, Education and Society, and/or Human Development.
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PGCert(Ed) The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate. To complete the PGCert(Ed), students must take 60 points at 500 level from the Education subject.
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PGDip(Ed) The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma. To complete the PGDip(Ed), students must take 120 points at 500 level including at least 90 points from Lists A, B and C.
The List A papers are: DINST521, EDLED501, EDUCA506, EDUCA560, EDUCA561, EDUCA562 and MAOED523.
The List B papers are: COUNS540, COUNS546, COUNS549, DINST522, DLRNG500, EDSOC500, GLOBE500, HMDEV500, LLTED522, LLTED523, MAOED501, MAOED502, MAOED503, MTHED500, and SCTED512.
The List C papers are: EDUCA500, EDUCA557 or MAOED500.
Within the Postgraduate Diploma, a specialisation is available in Māori Medium Teaching/Te Ropu Tohu Paerua.
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MEd To complete the Master of Education, students must take 180 points at 500 level including at least 30 points from List A; up to a further 90 points from Lists A and B; one of List C; and one of List D.
The List A papers are: DINST521, EDLED501, EDUCA506, EDUCA560, EDUCA561, EDUCA562 and MAOED523.
The List B papers are: COUNS540, COUNS546, COUNS549, DINST522, DLRNG500, EDSOC500, GLOBE500, HMDEV500, LLTED522, LLTED523, MAOED501, MAOED502, MAOED503, MTHED500, and SCTED512.
The List C papers are: EDUCA500, EDUCA557 or MAOED500.
The List D papers are: EDUCA591 (30 pts), EDUCA592 (60 pts), EDUCA593 (90 pts) or EDUCA594 (120 pts).
Students with two or more DINST papers may change to a Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies.
Students with two or more EDLED papers may change to a Master of Educational Leadership.
A Master of Education in Counselling Studies is also available, see the Counselling Studies subject entry in the University of Waikato Catalogue of Papers for details.
Within the Master of Education, a specialisation is available in Te Rōpū Tohu Paerua.
Up to 30 points may be selected from outside the field of the degree.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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EdD The Doctor of Education is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time professional doctorate in education for experienced education practitioners who have a strong academic record and who want to develop their profession through research.
Students in this programme complete two parts.
To complete Part 1 of the Doctor of Education, students must complete EDUCA980 and EDUCA990; and at least 60 points from EDUCA981, EDUCA982 or EDUCA983.
To complete Part 2 of the Doctor of Education, students must complete EDUCA994. EDUCA994 EdD Thesis critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, and displays intellectual independence. It makes a substantial original contribution to the research area and is of publishable quality.
Education papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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DLRNG100
Developing Digital Fluency
This paper offers a foundation for students learning to navigate and communicate effectively through digital learning environments. It incorporates... |
15 | 25A (Online) |
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EDART100
Engaging with Arts Education in the Community
This paper aims to develop students’ strength in learning and teaching selected arts disciplines in school and community settings. |
15 | 25A (Block - Tauranga) |
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EDSOC101
The New Zealand Educational Context
The paper addresses the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping the educational contexts within which New Zealanders learn and teach. |
15 | No occurrences |
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HMDEV100
Lifespan Development
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga) |
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LLTED101
An Introduction to Children's Literature
In this paper we examine children's literature from picturebook to novel; from author to illustrator; from history to modern times. The link between... |
15 | 25A (Online) |
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MAOED100
Huarahi Matauranga Māori: Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Māori Education
This paper examines historical and contemporary approaches in Māori education provision in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores policies, practices and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga) |
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MTHED100
Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
This paper provides an introduction to key conceptual understandings in mathematics and connects mathematics with everyday life. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
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WRITE100
Writing for Academic Success
The paper gives opportunities for undergraduate students to develop their academic literacy skills. It begins with general academic communication and... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25JS (Hamilton) & 25JS (Online) & 25JS (Tauranga) |
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DLRNG200
Digital Learning: Critical Perspectives and Lifelong Possibilities
This paper examines educational uses of digital technologies, with an emphasis on learning through electronic networks, including social media. The... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDART202
Visual Art in Educational Contexts
The paper explores a chosen art process through exposure to art skills and visual research strategies. It embraces current art education practices... |
15 | 25G (Block - Tauranga) |
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EDUCA200
Te Hononga Tangata
This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally... |
15 | 25B (Online) |
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EDUCA210
The lifelong learner: Contexts and considerations
This paper explores what it means to be a lifelong and lifewide learner. Learning is a universal human activity that takes place in a variety of... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA290
Directed Study
This paper is available for those students involved in a specified project or study. |
15 | 25C (Tauranga) |
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LLTED201
New Zealand Children's Literature
This paper explores children's literature, establishing familiarity with key and emerging New Zealand writers and illustrators. Skills in visual and... |
15 | 25B (Online) |
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DLRNG300
Developing Educational Technologies: Contemporary Social and Educational Issues
This paper considers the broad range and pace of development in digital technologies, and implications for educators and others involved in... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDSOC303
Education and Sexuality
A study of the ways childhood and adult sexuality is constructed, monitored and regulated in society and in educational settings. The major emphasis... |
15 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA303
Curriculum Perspectives
This paper examines curriculum conceptions, perspectives, and decision-making, through a range of historical, political and socio-cultural contexts... |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA373
Summer Research Scholarship Project
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15 | 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga) |
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EDUCA390
Directed Study
This paper is available for those students involved in a specified project or study. |
15 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25H (Hamilton) & 25H (Online) & 25X (Online) |
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HMDEV320
Disability, Diversity and Inclusion: Intersecting Identities and Experiences
This paper looks at the emergence of disability as a social and political identity. Using a rights perspective, it critiques inclusion in the spaces... |
15 | 25B (Online) |
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COUNS540
Working with Groups
This paper explores dialogic group processes with selected kinds of groups. Students will be given the opportunity to develop group membership and... |
30 | 25B (Block) |
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COUNS546
Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches
This paper develops the skills of facilitating conflict resolution using mediation, conferencing and other types of restorative and generative... |
30 | 25B (Block) |
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COUNS549
Counselling and Contexts
This paper provides an overview of counselling practice and its contexts, including optional modules on school counselling, or addictions. It teaches... |
30 | 25A (Block) |
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DINST521
Critical Studies in Disability and Inclusion
This paper critically explores an intersectional understanding of disability and inclusion using Critical Disability Studies and Disability Studies... |
30 | 25A (Online) |
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DLRNG500
Debates in Digital Learning and Educational Technology
This paper provides an opportunity for leaders and practitioners in a range of fields to explore contemporary theories, debates, practice, policy and... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDLED501
Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
Leading in educational contexts can be a challenging and complex undertaking. This paper introduces students to foundational theoretical and... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) |
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EDSOC500
Practitioner Research: Aotearoa New Zealand Histories and Social Sciences Curriculum
This paper is designed for Primary and Secondary teachers to research and implement the contemporary reset of the schooling History/ Social Sciences... |
30 | 25X (Online) |
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EDUCA500
Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories
Culturally Responsive Methodologies utilise kaupapa Māori and critical theoretical frameworks to develop contexts within which the researched... |
30 | 25X (Block - Tauranga) |
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EDUCA504
Critical Reflections on Decolonising Education Spaces
Students critically reflect on extensive literature, their responses and their learning journal completed through Poutama Pounamu blended learning... |
30 | 25X (Online) |
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EDUCA506
Educational Assessment
This paper provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of the theoretical issues and practical implications... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA510
Special Topic
This paper is available for students who require an individually supervised project to complete their qualification in a subject offered by Te Kura... |
10 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA515
Special Topic
This paper is available for students who require an individually supervised project to complete their qualification in a subject offered by Te Kura... |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA530
Special Topic
The content of this paper is determined case-by-case as it will be used when the content is determined by the academic associated with an individual... |
30 | 25X (Online) |
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EDUCA557
Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods
This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25H (Block) |
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EDUCA560
Contemporary Educational Policies, Thought and Issues
This paper allows participants to explore contemporary issues in education as it relates to their practice, focusing on policies, contexts and... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA561
Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts
This paper focuses on learners and learning across various educational contexts including geographical, historical, and cultural environments, and... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA562
Curriculum, Pedagogies and Multiliteracies
This paper equips students with skills and knowledge to identify, understand and critically analyse curriculum intention and design, enacted... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA591
Research-based Inquiry: Informing Practice
A supported project enabling students to identify and investigate a research question of interest, develop a report that includes implications for... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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EDUCA593
Education Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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EDUCA594
Education Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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GLOBE500
Global Trends in Education: Narratives, Agendas and Voices
This paper considers the narratives, agendas, discourses and voices that have shaped global education trends, and considers their impact on creating... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) |
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HMDEV500
Contemporary Issues in Lifespan Development
This paper focuses on contemporary issues in development across the lifespan with an emphasis on diversity, culture and social justice, and considers... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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LLTED522
Teaching Writers
This paper provides an opportunity for participants to build a professional community in which they critically consider theories, discourses, and... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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LLTED523
The Joy and Disruption of Children's Literature
In this paper we engage with the depth and traditions of current scholarship in the field of children’s literature using texts from a wide range of... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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MAOED500
Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research
This paper seeks to explore Kaupapa Māori research theory and methodologies, developing more informed and culturally located and responsive research... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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MAOED501
Matauranga Reo Māori
Ka arohaehaehia ngā ariaa ako, whakaako raanei i te reo Māori hei reo tuatahi, tuarua ranei, nga momo aromatawai i te reo me te uu o te whakawhitinga... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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MAOED502
Tirohanga Whakahaere
Ka tūhurahia te pānga o ngā taha whakahoahoa, ahurea me te tōrangapū ki te taha arahitanga ā motu, o te ao ki roto i ngā horopaki kaupapa Māori. Ka... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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MAOED503
Te Whakaora Reo: Matauranga Rumaki
This paper examines indigenous theory and practice, indigenous language revival and indigenous language revitalisation. It also looks at Māori... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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MAOED523
Māori Educational Policies: Their Development and Some Strategic Responses
This paper examines the historical and contemporary politics and practices that have contributed to the current education disparities that affect... |
30 | 25X (Block - Tauranga) |
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MTESL503
Multilingualism in Language Education: Theories, Practices, Policies, and Critical Perspectives
This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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MTHED500
Mathematics and Statistics Education: Enhancing Practice
This paper considers effective pedagogical approaches in Aotearoa, New Zealand, that enhance learning and practices in mathematics. It includes... |
30 | 25B (Online) |
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RPLCR506
Te Whai Toi Tangata 2
This paper offers participants the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning gained through active participation in one of our workshop... |
15 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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SCTED512
Science, Technology and Environmental Education: Innovation and Trends
This paper aims to help teachers of science, technology or environmental education to develop their knowledge of science, technology or the... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA800
Education MPhil Thesis
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120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA900
Education PhD Thesis
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120 | 25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Tauranga) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25J (Tauranga) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25L (Tauranga) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Online) & 25X (Tauranga) |
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EDUCA980
Advanced Education Inquiry: Research Paradigms and Theories
In this paper, EdD students critically engage with paradigms, methodologies, and theories used in foundational and contemporary education research... |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA981
Advanced Education Inquiry: Pedagogies and Practices for Social Justice
Students will co-construct understandings of practices and critical pedagogies, to interrogate and inform educational outcomes which are socially... |
30 | 25B (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA982
Advanced Education Inquiry: Leading Educational Transformation
This paper challenges educators to astutely and proactively lead change to advance educational opportunities with and for their communities. |
30 | 25A (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA990
Advanced Education Inquiry: Research Design
This paper enables students to prepare a full research proposal for an empirical study, to prepare and submit an ethics application to undertake this... |
30 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA994
EdD Thesis
This is a 2 year (full-time) or 4 year (part-time) piece of independent research on a topic of the student's interest, supported by supervisors |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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EDUCA995
EdD Research Portfolio
This is a piece of independent research of the student's interest, supported by supervisors |
120 | 25X (Hamilton) |
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DLRNG100 Developing Digital Fluency
This paper offers a foundation for students learning to navigate and communicate effectively through digital learning environments. It incorporates...
Points 15This paper aims to develop students’ strength in learning and teaching selected arts disciplines in school and community settings.
Points 15The paper addresses the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping the educational contexts within which New Zealanders learn and teach.
Points 15HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...
Points 15In this paper we examine children's literature from picturebook to novel; from author to illustrator; from history to modern times. The link between...
Points 15This paper examines historical and contemporary approaches in Māori education provision in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores policies, practices and...
Points 15This paper provides an introduction to key conceptual understandings in mathematics and connects mathematics with everyday life.
Points 15The paper gives opportunities for undergraduate students to develop their academic literacy skills. It begins with general academic communication and...
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DLRNG200 Digital Learning: Critical Perspectives and Lifelong Possibilities
This paper examines educational uses of digital technologies, with an emphasis on learning through electronic networks, including social media. The...
Points 15The paper explores a chosen art process through exposure to art skills and visual research strategies. It embraces current art education practices...
Points 15This paper prepares students to recognise and understand local and global cultural diversity, and to work competently and confidently in culturally...
Points 15This paper explores what it means to be a lifelong and lifewide learner. Learning is a universal human activity that takes place in a variety of...
Points 15This paper is available for those students involved in a specified project or study.
Points 15This paper explores children's literature, establishing familiarity with key and emerging New Zealand writers and illustrators. Skills in visual and...
Points 15 -
DLRNG300 Developing Educational Technologies: Contemporary Social and Educational Issues
This paper considers the broad range and pace of development in digital technologies, and implications for educators and others involved in...
Points 15A study of the ways childhood and adult sexuality is constructed, monitored and regulated in society and in educational settings. The major emphasis...
Points 15This paper examines curriculum conceptions, perspectives, and decision-making, through a range of historical, political and socio-cultural contexts...
Points 15This paper is available for those students involved in a specified project or study.
Points 15This paper looks at the emergence of disability as a social and political identity. Using a rights perspective, it critiques inclusion in the spaces...
Points 15 -
COUNS540 Working with Groups
This paper explores dialogic group processes with selected kinds of groups. Students will be given the opportunity to develop group membership and...
Points 30This paper develops the skills of facilitating conflict resolution using mediation, conferencing and other types of restorative and generative...
Points 30This paper provides an overview of counselling practice and its contexts, including optional modules on school counselling, or addictions. It teaches...
Points 30This paper critically explores an intersectional understanding of disability and inclusion using Critical Disability Studies and Disability Studies...
Points 30This paper provides an opportunity for leaders and practitioners in a range of fields to explore contemporary theories, debates, practice, policy and...
Points 30Leading in educational contexts can be a challenging and complex undertaking. This paper introduces students to foundational theoretical and...
Points 30This paper is designed for Primary and Secondary teachers to research and implement the contemporary reset of the schooling History/ Social Sciences...
Points 30Culturally Responsive Methodologies utilise kaupapa Māori and critical theoretical frameworks to develop contexts within which the researched...
Points 30Students critically reflect on extensive literature, their responses and their learning journal completed through Poutama Pounamu blended learning...
Points 30This paper provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of the theoretical issues and practical implications...
Points 30This paper is available for students who require an individually supervised project to complete their qualification in a subject offered by Te Kura...
Points 10This paper is available for students who require an individually supervised project to complete their qualification in a subject offered by Te Kura...
Points 15The content of this paper is determined case-by-case as it will be used when the content is determined by the academic associated with an individual...
Points 30This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods...
Points 30This paper allows participants to explore contemporary issues in education as it relates to their practice, focusing on policies, contexts and...
Points 30This paper focuses on learners and learning across various educational contexts including geographical, historical, and cultural environments, and...
Points 30This paper equips students with skills and knowledge to identify, understand and critically analyse curriculum intention and design, enacted...
Points 30A supported project enabling students to identify and investigate a research question of interest, develop a report that includes implications for...
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper considers the narratives, agendas, discourses and voices that have shaped global education trends, and considers their impact on creating...
Points 30This paper focuses on contemporary issues in development across the lifespan with an emphasis on diversity, culture and social justice, and considers...
Points 30This paper provides an opportunity for participants to build a professional community in which they critically consider theories, discourses, and...
Points 30In this paper we engage with the depth and traditions of current scholarship in the field of children’s literature using texts from a wide range of...
Points 30This paper seeks to explore Kaupapa Māori research theory and methodologies, developing more informed and culturally located and responsive research...
Points 30Ka arohaehaehia ngā ariaa ako, whakaako raanei i te reo Māori hei reo tuatahi, tuarua ranei, nga momo aromatawai i te reo me te uu o te whakawhitinga...
Points 30Ka tūhurahia te pānga o ngā taha whakahoahoa, ahurea me te tōrangapū ki te taha arahitanga ā motu, o te ao ki roto i ngā horopaki kaupapa Māori. Ka...
Points 30This paper examines indigenous theory and practice, indigenous language revival and indigenous language revitalisation. It also looks at Māori...
Points 30This paper examines the historical and contemporary politics and practices that have contributed to the current education disparities that affect...
Points 30This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying...
Points 30This paper considers effective pedagogical approaches in Aotearoa, New Zealand, that enhance learning and practices in mathematics. It includes...
Points 30This paper offers participants the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning gained through active participation in one of our workshop...
Points 15This paper aims to help teachers of science, technology or environmental education to develop their knowledge of science, technology or the...
Points 30 -
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EDUCA900 Education PhD Thesis
Points 120
In this paper, EdD students critically engage with paradigms, methodologies, and theories used in foundational and contemporary education research...
Points 30Students will co-construct understandings of practices and critical pedagogies, to interrogate and inform educational outcomes which are socially...
Points 30This paper challenges educators to astutely and proactively lead change to advance educational opportunities with and for their communities.
Points 30This paper enables students to prepare a full research proposal for an empirical study, to prepare and submit an ethics application to undertake this...
Points 30This is a 2 year (full-time) or 4 year (part-time) piece of independent research on a topic of the student's interest, supported by supervisors
Points 120This is a piece of independent research of the student's interest, supported by supervisors
Points 120
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 21 Nov 2024 01:00am