Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Teaching
A course by
University of Waikato
A one-year postgraduate qualification designed for graduates or career changers to become registered teachers in New Zealand. Includes academic study and school placements, and offers pathways in Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary teaching.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Become a Registered Teacher
Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration in New Zealand and pursue teaching careers in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary education.
Master Classroom Practice
Students will develop skills in classroom management, curriculum delivery, and educational assessment.
Apply Professional Knowledge in Educational Settings
Undertake professional placements to integrate theory with practice, working alongside experienced teachers in real classrooms or early childhood settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDipTchg) at the University of Waikato is ideal for those with a relevant degree who wish to become teachers. This intensive, 150-point, full-time programme combines professional education papers with practical experience in schools or early childhood centres. The programme has specialisations in Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary teaching. Graduates will be well prepared to become registered teachers and sought after by employers in New Zealand and abroad.
Course Content
- TEEDU502 Ngā Horopaki Whakaako ki Aotearoa: Teaching in the Aotearoa Context
- TEACH500 Te Tamaiti Rerehua: The Multi-modal Child
- TEACH502 Te Ahunga Whāriki in Action: Te Whāriki in Action
- TEEDU501 Te Hononga Pātui ki te Tiriti o Waitangi
- TEPRO500 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 1
- TEEDU505 Te Aronga Māori (wāhanga tuarua)
- TEACH501 Te Tūhura i te Aotūroa: Exploring and Making Sense of the World
- TEACH503 He Kura te Tangata: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing
- TEACH504 Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Early Childhood)
- TEPRO501 Noho-ā-kura: Professional Experience 2
- TEEDU504 Te Aronga Māori (wāhanga tuatahi)
- Curriculum knowledge for Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary education
- Professional placements in education settings
- Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori in education
- Classroom management and educational policy
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Early Childhood Educator
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher