2013 Guide to Enrolment - University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Teaching andLearning (Primary)BTchLnThe Bachelor of Teachingand Learning (Primary) is aninternationally recognisedthree-year full-time professionalqualification that prepares youfor a teaching career in primary,intermediate, middle andarea schools.The BTchLn(Primary) runs from February toNovember and is available:• full-time on campus in Christchurch,• full-time either in Nelson or Rotorua by a mixof face-to-face and distance study,• full-time or part-time through the distanceFlexible Learning Option (FLO).The BTchLn(Primary) requires a total of360 points made up as follows:• Education: 60 points• Professional Inquiry and Practice: 150 points• Curriculum Studies: 150 pointsFor the full degree requirements see theRegulations for the BTchLn(Primary) atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulationsFlexible Learning OptionThe Primary Flexible Learning Option (FLO)enables students to complete the BTchLn viadistance education.All FLO students must attend up to two on-siteintensives in Christchurch, with the first onetaking place in the February of their first year ofstudy.Courses are delivered on a semester-bysemesterbasis, integrating web-based material,CD and DVD resources, audio and videoconferences, and email. For effective study,students need internet access, preferablybroadband. Students complete two professionalpractice placements per year, one eachsemester. where possible, students attendschools in or near their home town. However,if this is not possible, you will be required totravel. Placements are arranged by the Collegeof Education.In addition to the formal periods of professionalpractice, there will be occasions where accessto a school or classroom is required in orderto complete an observation or task relating toBachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) – typical degree structureTEDU301Year 3TEDU201Year 2TEDU110Year 1EducationTEPI320TEPI220TEDU111a particular course. Therefore, FLO studentsare strongly encouraged to foster a goodrelationship with a school in their area so thatthey can gain access to groups of children orresources, where appropriate, as a part of theirstudies.Graduate optionTEPI321TEPI221TEPI101Professional Inquiryand PracticeThe Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning(Primary) is a qualification for universitygraduates with a degree. It can be undertakenfull-time or part-time on campus in Christchurchor by distance (FLO). Students who successfullycomplete the programme will be eligible forprovisional registration as a teacher.Entry requirementsTEPP320TEPP220TEPP102CurriculumStudiesA separate Application for Programme Entry(APE) to the College of Education is required.Selection for entry is not automatic and is basedon academic ability, involvement and interest inworking with children, community involvement,communication skills and other personalqualities.The selection process includes a police checkas well as an interview and short literacy andnumeracy test.BTchLn(Primary) applicants must haveUniversity Entrance or be over 20 years ofage. For applicants over 20 years of age,recent tertiary study is desirable. For example,applicants may want to consider the Certificatein Learning Support (CertLS) which is availableby distance or the Certificate in UniversityPreparation (CUP).TEPP321TEPP221TECM101TECP313TECP202TECP112Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).Students for whom English is an additionallanguage must provide evidence of their Englishlanguage ability as follows:• IELTS (Academic) 7.0, with no individual scorebelow 7.0; or• At least two years of successful study in a NewZealand secondary school, with at least eightLevel 2 NCEA credits in English (four readingand four writing) or equivalent.As places in the BTchLn(Primary) programmeare limited we strongly recommend that youapply for programme entry as early as possible.Applications close four weeks prior to thecommencement of the programme in mid-February or when places are filled (whichevercomes first).To request an Application for ProgrammeEntry please phone the Contact Centre on0800 VARSITY (827 748). This includes theApplication to Enrol. If your application isapproved you will receive an offer of place letter.Further studyTECP223 OptionTECP212TECP113TECP222TECP122Postgraduate options include:• Bachelor of Teaching and Learning withHonours• Postgraduate Certificate in Education• Postgraduate Diploma in Education• Master of Education• Postgraduate Certificate in SpecialisedTeaching*• Postgraduate Diploma in Specialised Teaching*• Doctor of Philosophy.*Entry requires relevant experience as a teacheror educator, in addition to completion of theundergraduate degree.192 Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)