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Research that makes a difference, quality programmes and inspiring leadership are what makes Education at the University of Waikato distinctive.
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education encompasses programmes that are grounded in current theories in education and teaching, offering opportunities for real-life practical experiences.
Our supportive and friendly environment produces high quality, sought-after graduates who establish successful careers throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Create a career working in a variety of childhood settings with children from birth up to six years old. This can be done through the three-year undergraduate BTchg or one-year postgraduate GradDipTchg.
Gain the necessary skills to teach children from 5 - 13 years of age. You can study either a three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Teaching, or one of our one-year postgraduate teaching qualifications.
To teach at a secondary school level you need to first have an undergraduate degree in your relevant field and then complete one of our one-year qualifications.
Specifically for those who want to become a kaiako, whether you are interested in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching.
This nine week course, for current Teacher Aides and those in a Learning Support role, enhances knowledge and skills around building relationships, collaborating with teachers and differentiating support for your learners.
Fast-track your teaching career with onsITE: how to become a teacher while you work. You'll learn on the job in your host school, along with the support from your University of Waikato lecturers.
Into education? Explore careers like primary school or early childhood teacher. See the pay, what the job involves, and which qualifications get you there.
Kickstart your career in as little as one year, and gain practical in-class experience throughout your teaching qualification. Ignite a passion for learning and inspire the next generation!
Improve your skills and develop leadership capabilities in Education with a Masters degree from the University of Waikato.
The University of Waikato's counsellor education programmes are renowned for their distinctive orientation in teaching narrative approaches to counselling and therapy.
Brainwaves: It isn’t just New Zealand’s students struggling with maths – our teachers need support, too
As digitisation in the classroom advances, maths teachers have an opportunity to address New Zealand’s failing maths literacy – but what motivates a teacher to use these technologies?
Waikato secures programme to strengthen pipeline of school principals across New Zealand
The University will deliver the Aspiring Principal Programme nationwide on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
He maimai aroha ki a Karaitiana Tamatea. Moe mai rā. A tribute to Karaitiana Tamatea
Colleagues and friends share their memories of an educator whose greatest passion was teaching the younger generations.
Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibility – wealth and inequality should be part of the new curriculum
Young people will be taught what they need to live within their means and how to accumulate enough wealth for retirement.
Far North father among first to graduate from iwi-led Te Hiku teaching programme
From building sites to the classroom, Takawai McMath’s graduation from the Te Hiku teaching programme sets an example for his son and Far North whānau.
National standards by stealth? Why the government’s latest plan for schools might fail the history test
Teaching Fellow Jade Wrathall and Senior Lecturer Marta Estellés examine government plans to reintroduce a standardised assessment tool for students in this piece for The Conversation.
Waikato celebrates launch of Cook Islands-based teacher training programme
Students in the Cook Islands now have the opportunity to study a teacher training programme with the University of Waikato.
Research sheds light on climate change education gaps
Dr Thomas Everth is on a mission to reshape how climate change is taught in New Zealand schools, to shift society toward a more sustainable future.
Mayor to Master’s: Moko Tepania makes waves in education
The Mayor of the Far North has graduated with his Master of Education with First Class Honours in in Māori Medium Education / Te Rōpū Tohu Paerua.
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Study Education and Society or Human Development with a Bachelor of Social Sciences at Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education. Work with and for people in a flexible way that works for you; many of our papers we offer in these subjects.
Bachelor of Social Sciences