Timetable for Graduate Diploma in Education (secondary)

Christchurch campus

Semester 2, 2025

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
(9 am - 3 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 LR3 (13 Oct) Block course (Noho marae: Mon 6 Oct - Tue 7 Oct)		(9 am - 3 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 LR3 (16 Jul) Block course (Noho marae: Mon 6 Oct - Tue 7 Oct) (9 am - 4 pm) Students will draw on repertoires of knowledge, pedagogies, and evidence-led practices to facilitate learning for the classroom in a sustained, full responsibility capacity consistent with the Code and Standards of the New Zealand teaching profession. Students will have an opportunity to critically examine their philosophy and theology of practice in relation to the Standards. This course develops students’ understandings their major and minor subject areas, content and assessment, and develops their professional skills in a classroom setting. Students undertake a range of module-based inquiries in three school-based professional placements. 892.730 Praxis 2 Ruth Velluppillai LR3	(9 am - 3 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 LR3 (11 Sep; 16 & 30 Oct) Block course (Noho marae: Mon 6 Oct - Tue 7 Oct) (9 am - 3 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 Ruth Velluppillai LR3 (17 Jul; 18 Sep; 23 Oct) Block course	(9 am - 3 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 LR3 (12 Sep; 17 & 31 Oct) Block course (9 am - 3 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 Ruth Velluppillai LR3 (18 Jul; 19 Sep; 24 Oct) Block course

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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.