Bachelor of Education ([Specialty] Teaching)
Teaching
A course by
AUT
Prepare for a career in early childhood or primary/intermediate education with practical teaching experience and a comprehensive curriculum at AUT.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical teaching skills
Gain first-hand experience through 25 weeks of teaching placements in schools or early childhood settings.
Understand educational theory and curriculum
Build strong foundational knowledge in education, learning development, Aotearoa-specific context, and curriculum design.
Become an effective and responsive educator
Develop skills and competencies to engage and inspire a diverse range of learners in early childhood or primary/intermediate school settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Education ([Specialty] Teaching) at AUT is designed to develop effective and responsive teachers for early childhood, primary, or intermediate education. The programme offers extensive teaching placements, specialist pathways in Early Childhood or Primary Teaching, and the opportunity to develop critical teaching skills and cultural competencies. Graduates emerge prepared for the challenges of a teaching career and equipped to positively impact future generations.
Course Content
- 25 weeks of teaching placements
- Core courses in education, development, and communities in Aotearoa
- Courses in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
- Specialty options: Early Childhood Teaching or Primary Teaching
- Early Childhood practicum courses (professional relationships, teacher identity, learning-focused culture)
- Primary practicum courses (professional relationships, teacher identity, learning-focused culture)
- Pacifica specialty courses (Tapasā: Working with Pacific Learners, Pacific Gagana and Aganu’u, Pacific Talanoa)
- Courses in curriculum integration, arts, PE, health, and wellbeing (for Primary Teaching)
- Courses in Te Whāriki, Mana Atua | Wellbeing, Mana Whenua | Belonging (for Early Childhood Teaching)
What you need to know first
New Zealand University Entrance (UE)
Cannot use Discretionary Entrance for this programme
For international applicants: Academic entry requirements as per country of origin
Teaching Council compliance: literacy and numeracy assessments, interview, good character and fitness, ITE Programme Entry Form, Police vetting (NZ and/or overseas), satisfactory references
English language competency as set by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
Safety check as set out in section 31 of the Children’s Act 2014
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Early childhood educator
Primary school teacher
Intermediate teacher