News stories - School of Education

Swimming and study, a balancing act for new teacher (15 December 2020)

Managing study and competitive sport required commitment. Luke Mitchell, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Waikato, knows just how much of a juggle it can be.
Online learning inspires Ohakune teacher (14 December 2020)

It took hard work and perseverance, but it has all been worth it for Miriama McLean-Bell, who graduates with a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Waikato.
Dressed in rainbow, Jake finally makes it to graduation day (11 December 2020)

Jake Angus (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāpuhi and Tainui), fulfilled a long-held dream when they graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) from the University of Waikato Tauranga and had their degree conferred at Te Kohinga Mārama Marae.
University of Waikato launches new pathway to teaching with secondary schools (30 October 2020)

The University of Waikato and a group of 12 Auckland Secondary Schools are launching an exciting and innovative way of educating student teachers for secondary school teachers in 2021.
Mother of three becomes first person from village to graduate with Masters (11 May 2020)

Leonora Houma has overcome more than most to complete her Master of Education at the University of Waikato, and she hopes it shows other young Solomon Islanders what can be achieved.
Dad and daughter’s dual graduation from Waikato University (6 May 2020)

Tauranga father and daughter duo, Terry and Kelly Furmage, both graduated with teaching degrees from the University of Waikato Tauranga last month.
Science Learning Hub on Home Learning TV (17 April 2020)

Staff from the Science Learning Hub (SLH), managed by the University of Waikato, are closely involved in developing content for the new Home Learning/Papa Kāinga TV channels launched this week.
Teaching grad lands her dream job (11 March 2020)

Having a daughter who is vision impaired led former teacher aide Anna Stevens to pursue a career in teaching, and has seen her land her dream job as a Resource Teacher Vision (RTV).
Learning through making as an education game changer (9 March 2020)

Learning to code, programming Lego robots and using 3-D printers are some hands-on activities that could change the way young kids learn, and it’s the focus of a collaborative research project between the University of Waikato and Hamilton City Libraries.
Funding for bilingual wetland education project (28 January 2020)

A research project focusing on repo (wetland) education, awareness and kaitiakitanga recently received funding worth $127,000 from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Unlocking Curious Minds fund.