Master of Teaching and Learning - Early Childhood Education

The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is a one-year intensive postgraduate degree for those who have already graduated with a bachelor's degree, or approved equivalent. This evidence-based programme may be endorsed in either Primary or Secondary Education. You will study education, the pedagogy of teaching, and curriculum studies relevant to your chosen endorsement. You will complete a minimum of 80 days supervised professional experience in education settings, leading to evidence-based inquiry, and also attend wānaka marae. Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification in New Zealand. Academic requirements for admission to the programme At least a B grade average in the final year major subject requirement of a bachelor's degree (at level 7 or above, requiring papers worth at least 360 points) or in the course components of a postgraduate qualification, is normally required for admission. Endorsements Choose one of two endorsements, which will prepare you for teaching in a specific setting of the New Zealand education system: Primary Education Secondary Education Applying Apply for the Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) One-year (January–December) postgraduate degree Endorsed in Primary Education or Secondary Education For details about what you need for your application please refer to: Application process for the Master of Teaching and Learning; The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is a one-year intensive postgraduate degree for those who have already graduated with a bachelor's degree, or approved equivalent.

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the Dean, College of Education, who must be satisfied that the applicant satisfies the minimium requirements for admission to an initial teacher education programme as prescribed by relevant legislation and by the applicable professional and regulatory bodies.Every applicant must have:a degree (at Level 7 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework) with an average grade of at least B in the final year major subject requirements for a bachelor's degree (requiring papers worth at least 360 points) or in the course components for a postgraduate qualification; or,alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).