Bachelor of Education - Steiner Primary Teaching

Code: AK3594

Level: 7

Points: 360

Qualification: Undergraduate Degree

• Duration: Three years full time / maximum six years part time
• Starting Date February 07 / July 07 / February 08
• Application Deadline: Continuous enrolment
• Location: Akoranga Campus, North Shore, Auckland

This stimulating path of study is personally and professionally rewarding. Anthroposophically and academically robust, it supports students to develop the philosophical and theoretical basis of teaching and learning in Steiner schools. Increasingly, contemporary research links Steiner education with learning and teaching that strengthens educational wellbeing for 21^st Century children. This Steiner Primary Teaching specialty is designed to equip primary educators with the knowledge, understanding, skills and dispositions they need to be effective Beginning Teachers in Steiner and in state schools.

With over 900 Steiner Waldorf schools worldwide, growth in Steiner education is expected to be considerable. This Steiner specialty degree, developed in partnership with the Federation of Rudolf Steiner (Waldorf) Schools in NZ, was endorsed by recognised academics at other New Zealand universities and Steiner teacher education specialists from within NZ and from the University of Plymouth, UK.

The specialty attracts applicants who wish to work professionally as primary and intermediate teachers in Steiner and state settings, and qualified teachers seeking to upgrade their qualifications to a specialist degree and/or specialise in Steiner primary teaching. Registered teachers may qualify to enter the final year. Graduates can build upon their Steiner teaching degree through postgraduate studies with the School of Education.

Student Teaching

For wide and varied practical experience all students will experience Student Teaching in a range of settings within schools, at least two of them (totalling 9 weeks) in Steiner settings. Students should be prepared to travel out of Auckland. Students are supported to integrate theory and practice, building self-efficacy in the arts as a basis for learning, while cultivating the development of attitudes that enhance relationships and communication. Students have opportunities to develop an art of education, to enhance their capacities to observe, plan and practise, to assess and reflect, collegially guided by their Associate Teachers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to work in a variety of settings: in Steiner Schools, in primary schools, intermediate schools, middle schools, and area schools. As Steiner education is a worldwide movement, graduates may wish to pursue teaching careers overseas. Graduates of this specialty are immediately eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration.

Further Studies

Master of Education

Doctoral studies

Papers

Year One

294115 Mätauranga Mäori

295113 Human Development and Learning I

295114 Whänau/Family and Society

295117 Professional Inquiry and Practice I

295151 Mathematics I

295152 English

295153 Health and Physical Education

295156 Social Studies

Year Two

295154 Mathematics II

295157 Technology

295158 Arts

296224 Critical Issues in Education I: A Psychological Perspective

296225 Professional Inquiry and Practice II

296226 Gifted, Talented and Special Education

296227 Principles of Learning and Teaching

296252 Reading

Year Three

295150 Science

296336 Mathematics III: Steiner

297331 Professional Inquiry and Practice III

297333 Introduction to Research

297362 Critical Issues in Education II: Steiner Perspectives

297363 Steiner Education Theory

297366 Human Development and Learning III: Steiner Perspectives

297367 Programme Planning, Assessment and Evaluation: Steiner Primary

Entry Criteria

Academic

School leavers require:

• NCEA: Min. 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Maths. Min 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English: 4 credits in Reading and 4 credits in Writing. Min 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the NQF incl. min. 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved list and 14 credits at Level 3 or higher from no more than 2 additional approved subject; or:
• Cambridge International Exams (CIA): Min. grade D in IGCSE Maths. Min grade E in AS English Lang. or AS English Literature. Min. 120 points on UCAS tariff. Min grade D in at least 3 subjects equivalent to approved list; or:
• At least 3 bursary passes, and Higher School Certificate.

Adult students (20 years & over) require:

• Evidence of ability to reach the required academic standards.

Qualities

All applicants should demonstrate:

• An interest in and commitment to children
• Personal and professional qualities such as sound personal relationships and communication skills, a sense of humour, integrity, reliability, enthusiasm, energy and commitment to artistic and self-development.

All applicants must meet the Teachers’ Council Requirement of Good Character.

Students for whom English or Maori is not their first language must have achieved an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or higher within the last two years, with not less than 7 in speaking and not less than 6 in any other band.

Applicants selected for this specialty may be required to attend a selection interview and will need to supply two referees and a police clearance.

Fees

Please refer to the Student Services site: Fees for Domestic Students. International students should refer to the International Students site.

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Bachelor of Education

Steiner Primary Teaching