Bachelor of Arts (Education)

254101 An Introduction to Social and Cultural Studies in Education

A critical examination of social, cultural, political, historical and philosophical influences on the development of education in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally.

264200 How People Learn

An examination of how people learn in formal and informal settings.

275102 Human Development

An introduction to the study of lifespan human development and learning within changing social and physical contexts.

150201 Te Kawenata o Waitangi: The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand Society

A study of the Treaty of Waitangi background, texts, principles, and application to contemporary New Zealand. There is a particular focus on land, legislation, court decisions, social policies, the environment, constitutional matters, claims to the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty settlements. Differing perspectives of hapū/iwi/Māori and the Crown, as well as opportunities for resolution, are explored.

249286 Equity and Diversity in Education

Explores critical issues related to equity and diversity in life-long and life-wide learning. Examines the role of education in the marginalisation and exclusion of learners, how these inequities are reproduced, and the principles and practices that promote equity.

254200 Learning in the Digital World

This course is an exploration of what it means to be a learner in digital social worlds.

254201 Philosophy of Education (15 credits)

This course explores the philosophical complexities of education in its personal, institutional and social dimensions. Students will be introduced to some of the major debates in philosophy of education and engage in the critical and continual practice of applying philosophy across the many contexts of education.

254203 Sociologically Imagining Education

This course explores the sociology of education by critically inquiring into the relationship between personal experience, education and society. Students will be introduced to primary sociological concepts like race, class and gender to critically reflect on education.

263200 Teaching as an Act of Influencing Others

An exploration of the ethics, principles, and key processes of everyday teaching and learning as a basic form of social interaction, giving students the opportunity to explore teaching and learning across the lifespan.

275203 Development in Childhood

An examination of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during infancy and childhood in diverse contexts.

275208 Development in Adolescence

An examination of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development during adolescence and emerging adulthood in diverse contexts.

254300 Historical Perspectives on Education

An exploration of the ways New Zealand’s current education institutions have been influenced by evolving philosophies of education, alongside key historical, sociological, ideological, political, and economic forces.

254304 Critical Theories of Education

Education as an everyday practice is the focus for critical theories of education. This course explores ways education has been theorized as a practice of liberation as well as a practice of oppression. Students will use these concepts to examine the role of education in shaping the social structure of Aotearoa New Zealand.

254337 Teaching and Learning with Pasifika Peoples in NZ

An examination of the educational experiences of Pasifika peoples in New Zealand in formal and informal settings both in the past and present with a focus on effective teaching and learning practices.

254340 Politics of Education

This course considers the politics of education in Aotearoa New Zealand, using current social issues and education policy reforms to examine role of education in a democracy.

263301 Learning and Motivation

A study of contemporary theory and research on motivation in educational contexts with emphasis on implications for learning and for educational practice.

263315 Teaching and Learning in Everyday Settings

A study of informal teaching and learning practices in a workplace, volunteer, leisure, cultural or community organisation setting. Focus is on the application of everyday teaching and learning theory in a real community context where access is self-negotiated by the student.

269332 Māori Issues in Education

A study of relationships between cultural values and education and of the extent of Māori educational needs and aspirations.

275304 Development of Gender

An in-depth study of gender development across the lifespan, including consideration of biological, sociological, and developmental perspectives of gender.

275320 Risk and Resilience across the Lifespan

An applied study of human development, examining risk, protective, and promotive factors which contribute to resilience and positive developmental outcomes across the lifespan.

276330 Mathematics and Literacy in Society

An exploration of the importance of being literate and numerate through an in-depth study of our engagement with mathematics and literacy in everyday life.