Timetable for Bachelor of Education

Christchurch campus

Semester 1, 2024

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Year One		(1 - 4 pm) This course aims to integrate and apply theological reflection, providing opportunities for learners to develop skills for working with biblical texts in appropriate leadership, church, mission, or community contexts. 215.515 Beginning Theology Jon Slack SMR *	(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) This foundational course explores primary education as ako—the flow of teaching and learning, the spiritual nurturing of the child—taha wairua, and whaiwāhitanga—inclusion of all learners.  On this platform, a broad understanding of additional learning needs is identified, and effective and responsive pedagogies are developed and connected to inclusive practices, inclusive environments, and inclusive management strategies.  A theology of inclusion is developed in response to an understanding of how teacher values, attitudes and beliefs impact on learner and learning. 855.515 Inclusive Education Janice Phillips LR3	(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) This course introduces the foundational concepts of teaching and learning in the context of the digital age. The course also develops an understanding of the learner in a learning-focused culture. Digital technologies are changing the way that teachers plan, curate resources, organise content delivery and manage the classroom environment. Digital devices both make new types of learning activities possible, and at the same time highlight how learner preferences and competencies for digital learning vary. This course will explore these issues, as well as how to maximise motivation for learning in an innovative learning environment. The role of assessment of learners’ achievement and evaluation of effective teaching and learning in innovative environments is also explored. 851.515 Innovative Teaching Alisha Woods LR4	(9:30 am - 3:30 pm) People of all cultures draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other people and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these. The course includes regular oral activities aimed at developing fluency in the use of te reo and tikanga in a range of settings. The culmination of this oral learning is participation in the Noho Marae, where an overnight stay on a marae provides an integrated opportunity to engage with Maori culture beyond the classroom. 907.515 Bicultural Relationships Antony Nihoniho LR1 * (9:30 am - 3:30 pm) People of all cultures draw their own self-knowledge from their engagement with other people and the world. In the Aotearoa New Zealand context this means an honouring of the covenantal spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi and an awareness of its relational intent. This course introduces Tikanga Maori on the basis of understanding people in their contexts, and combines theological, theoretical and historical reflection with the development of practices drawn from an integration of these. The course includes regular oral activities aimed at developing fluency in the use of te reo and tikanga in a range of settings. The culmination of this oral learning is participation in the Noho Marae, where an overnight stay on a marae provides an integrated opportunity to engage with Maori culture beyond the classroom. 907.515 Bicultural Relationships Antony Nihoniho LR2 *
Year Two	(9 am - 1 pm) This course builds upon Developing Numeracy. It is designed to challenge students to critique a range of current pedagogical and social issues in mathematics and statistics education. There is a specific focus on upper primary and intermediate mathematics curriculum knowledge, and on the teaching and learning of statistics from a critical pedagogical perspective. 861.615 Critical Mathematics Education Lindsey Thoroughgood LR4			(9 - 11 am) Te Rarau (te reo Maori) Miriam Fisher LR1 (11 am - 3:30 pm) This course explores relational approaches to classroom management including restorative practices, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) and Huakina Mai. This course is set in a framework of psychological and theological understandings of relationality. 869.615 Mahi Tahi: Relational Approaches to Learning Vida Schurr LR1	(9 am - 1 pm) The English learning area is structured around the modes of making meaning and creating meaning. This course advances students’ understanding of the relationship between making meaning and creating meaning in Level 3 and 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum and across all strands. It also includes a focus on how English might be integrated within other learning areas. Advanced strategies for English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) teaching and support are developed. 862.615 Teaching and Learning English Alisha Woods LR4
Year Three	(9 am - 4 pm) This course develops understanding about learning and the body. The Health and Physical Education learning area is explored in depth as well as opportunities to think about learning and the body across other Learning Areas including Education Outside the Classroom (Outdoor Education) and aspects of Arts Education. 864.615 Learning and the Body Ruth Richardson LR1	(9 am - 3 pm) In this course students will explore the interrelation of social justice, critical pedagogy, critical multiculturalism and primary education from global, local, theological and personal perspectives. With a focus on the Pasifika learner, critical pedagogy and critical multiculturalism are engaged in the design of learning experiences that support equity and excellence for all learners. 880.715 Contextualising Education Vida Schurr LR4	(9 am - 3:30 pm) This course explores the place of Teaching as Inquiry in the wider educational research field and in teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. Current literature about Teaching as Inquiry is discussed and evaluated. The relationship between Teaching as Inquiry and its impact on teacher practices and learner achievement is investigated through the application of the Spiral of Inquiry in a school-based environment. 881.715 Teaching as Inquiry Steve Prescott SMR In schools 18-22 Mar. Extra class Tuesday week 18 in LR4.

* 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.