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Get ready for a rewarding career in early childhood or primary/intermediate education, learning from dedicated teaching professionals. Educators have a crucial impact by motivating, inspiring, and shaping the minds that will influence our society's future. This teaching degree program includes 25 weeks of practical classroom placements, allowing you to gain real-world experience and graduate with strong teaching competencies. Financial support is available through TeachNZ scholarships.
Acquire the necessary qualifications to teach in primary or intermediate schools. The Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) equips you with essential skills for primary education environments. For those interested in specializing in Pacific education, you can complete your practical training at Pacific schools while taking specialized courses to enhance your teaching effectiveness with Pacific children.
Every semester includes a practicum course where students work alongside experienced teachers in primary or intermediate schools. These placements align with the Teaching Council's Professional Standards, offering a structured learning progression that increases in complexity and duration. This approach cultivates capable, adaptable, and thoughtful teaching professionals.