Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Field-based)
University of Auckland
Subject area
Teacher Education: Secondary (Pre-Service)
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Bachelors degree with an average grade of B or higher or equivalent and 30 points at 300-400 level in a subject within the secondary school curriculum. Demonstrates potential to meet New Zealand Teachers Council criteria for provisional registration.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
PGDipTchg (Secondary Field-based) graduates will know and understand the principles, concepts and ideas of current theory and research about effective teaching and learning. They will have a sound understanding of the national curriculum and the national qualifications framework. Graduates will be able to critically apply this knowledge to practice in schools, and be able to further develop coherence between educational theory, research, and practice. They will contribute effectively to raising student achievement. Graduates will be self-aware and researching professionals, who use critical inquiry and problem solving, and who engage with evidence and professional literature to reflect on and refine their practice. They will have developed the knowledge and skills to contribute to informed discussion of equitable education in the wider community.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Teacher Education at this level can earn:
$62,000
Median earnings one year after study
$64,000
Median earnings two years after study
$71,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
94%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
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Provided by:
Freemasons New Zealand - National Office
Website:
http://freemasonsnz.org/charity/
Value:
$6,000 - one per Division.
University of Auckland Māori Academic Excellence Scholarships
Provided by:
The University of Auckland - Scholarships Regulations and Communications Adviser
Website:
Value:
$20,000 paid over 3 years
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 61 62 63
Phone: (09) 373 7999
Fax: (0800) 616 264
Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz
Web: http://www.auckland.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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