Master of Teaching and Learning

Overview

The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) endorsed in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education, is an intensive, research-informed programme of postgraduate study, usually completed in one calendar year of full-time study, or its equivalent in part-time study.

Top graduates from any discipline will be considered for this prestigious qualification. Student teachers will engage in an inquiry-based approach and intensive and extensive practice, working in partnership with early childhood centres, kindergartens, or schools, and the University, which will lead to enhanced practitioner skills at individual, group and whole-class level.

In addition to meeting the requirements for teacher registration and provisional certification in New Zealand, graduates of this programme will be enabled to become teacher researchers as they move into the profession of teaching

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant must have:
      1. a degree (at Level 7 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework) with an average grade of at least B+ in the final year major subject requirements for a bachelor’s degree (requiring papers worth at least 360 points) or in the course components for a postgraduate qualification; or,
      2. alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   3. Applicants whose first language is not English or Māori must provide certified results of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 7.5 in the academic version (with no individual component below 7.5) prior to admission.

   Notes:

   1. At the time of selection a disposition to teach coupled with a proven academic record and appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy will be sought. Applicants’ suitability for the programme will be assessed by an interview and screening tests to be undertaken by applicants.

   2. Applicants for the Secondary Education endorsement must have passed appropriate papers (including at least one at 300-level or above) in two or more teaching subjects for the Secondary School Curriculum.

2. Structure of the Programme

   Every programme of study must satisfy the requirements for one of the endorsements in the schedule of requirements for the degree.

3. Duration of the Programme

   1. The duration of the programme shall normally be one calendar year of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study.
   2. The programme of study must normally be completed within two years of admission by a full-time candidate, or within three years by a part-time candidate.