Timetable for Bachelor of Education

Christchurch campus

Semester 2, 2023

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Year One	(9:30 am - 1 pm) This course surveys contemporary understandings of human development in conversation with Christian theological descriptions of human being. 857.515 Human Development Amanda Thompson LR1		(9 am - 1 pm) Students will develop a critical understanding of early years numeracy development in New Zealand primary schools and mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Whariki. Pedagogies and practices for the teaching of mathematics are introduced. The relationship between the mathematics and the digital technologies curricula and Te Whariki will also be explored. 852.515 Developing Numeracy Sharon Burt LR3 * Times may vary from week to week	(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) Reflective Practice is a programme of targeted, integrated, and creative self-analysis with an outward focus on developing practice. This transformative and collaborative approach is designed to facilitate authentic growth in student teachers through their professional practice experience. 850.515 Reflective Practices Miriam Fisher LR3 27 Jul; 3, 10, 24, 31 Aug	(9 am - 1 pm) Literacy is foundational to citizenship in society. This course introduces early literacy teaching and learning strategies encompassing oral, written and visual forms of English. The relationship between making meaning and creating meaning in Primary English across levels 1 and 2 of the New Zealand curriculum and Te Whariki is clarified. English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) teaching theory is introduced. 853.515 Developing Literacy Alisha Woods LR2 From week 5 classes will run 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Year Two	(9 am - 1 pm) This course explores design for learning in Science and Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum with reflection on sustainability. Inquiry-based learning and design thinking is explored and applied to a major project that uses technology to investigate a relevant and current scientific issue. This course will also explore and develop competence and confidence in the Digital Technologies strand of the Technology Curriculum. The Learning Areas of Science and Technology are further investigated through a theological lens for their impact on society and sustainability. 867.615 Learning about Science and Technology Vida Schurr LR3 *	(1:30 - 3:30 pm) Te Rarau (te reo Maori) Miriam Fisher LR4 (9 am - 1 pm) Artistic expression is a way of making meaning of the world in which we live. In this course, students will explore Arts Education design for learning, collate resources and think deeply about the arts. 863.615 Arts Education Sonia Lucchese LR4	(9:30 am - 3:30 pm) This course explores pedagogies and practices for teaching the Social Sciences. Beginning with the history and geography of Aotearoa New Zealand, the course reflects on interconnections between local and global communities in the areas of culture and identity, place and environment, continuity and change and the economic world. Conceptual understandings and approaches such as social inquiry are investigated. The course provides the opportunity to design quality learning experiences in the social sciences for diverse learners. 873.615 Learning about People and Place Steve Prescott SMR First week is 9am-4pm
Year Three		(9:30 am - 1 pm) This course explores ethical theory, Christian ethics and moral development in the context of education. The history and philosophy of Christian ethics and ethics is surveyed, including the themes of personal, social and environmental ethics. The course provides ethical decision-making frameworks and strategies for ethical thinking via case studies. The course explores the role of the educational community in the development of ethical codes and collaborative, reflective professional discussion in the development of ethical practice. 883.715 Ethics and Education Vida Schurr LR3 * Weeks 8-18	(9:30 am - 3:30 pm) This course brings together themes of faith, hope and love in theology and educational theory. Theological conceptions including incarnation, resurrection and Trinity are explored and connections with philosophies of education are developed. 882.715 Tūmanako: Theology and Education Sam Burrows LR4 * (6 Sep; 11 & 25 Oct; 8 Nov)	(9:30 am - 3:30 pm) This course brings together themes of faith, hope and love in theology and educational theory. Theological conceptions including incarnation, resurrection and Trinity are explored and connections with philosophies of education are developed. 882.715 Tūmanako: Theology and Education Sam Burrows LR4 * (7 Sep; 12 & 26 Oct; 9 Nov)	(9 am - 3:30 pm) This course explores the development of Māori Education in Aotearoa New Zealand in the framework of a theology of reconciliation. Recent research is investigated for strategies and practices that support the educational aspirations of ākonga Māori. Ka Hikitia and Tātaiako are engaged. The course also explores pedagogies and principles for the teaching and learning of Te Reo in bicultural contexts. Students participate in conversational Te Reo to an elementary level. This course includes noho marae. 878.715 Mātauranga Māori Antony Nihoniho LR4 From week 11 9:00-3:00pm; Noho marae 21-22 Sep

* These courses will involve video conferencing from either Auckland or Christchurch

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This timetable is correct at the time of publication; however the College reserves the right to cancel courses, or alter lecture times should circumstances arise. Up to date information is available at any time by contacting the College.