TEACH404-23X (HAM)

Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Early Childhood)

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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Convenor(s)

Hoana McMillan

Hoana McMillan
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TCBD.4.03
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hoana.mcmillan@waikato.ac.nz

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Hoana McMillan

Hoana McMillan
3546
TCBD.4.03
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hoana.mcmillan@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper critically explores teaching as an inquiry whereby students engage with their pedagogical practice through critical reflection and self-review, research and ethics to promote positive outcomes for children.
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How this paper will be taught

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Students should expect to spend about 10 hours per week on this paper, in the following proportions:

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Any remaining hours should be used for independent study including engagement with the weekly readings and work on course assignments.

The tutorial will provide students with the opportunity to explore and discuss theoretical content. Most of the tutorials will be held face to face on campus with the exception of the weeks beginning 4 September and 11 September where course material will be made available online.

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Required Readings

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There is no set textbook for this paper. A reading list is available that lists the required reading for this paper. All readings on this list are available electronically. You can access the reading list, and the readings themselves, via the Reading List section on Moodle or via the Reading Lists tab on the library homepage (https://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/).

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Articulate a plan for improvement that draws on a detailed evaluation of practice including ethical considerations
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  • Build on their understanding and skills in relation to reflective practice and its contemporary location within early childhood education self-review and internal evaluation
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  • Demonstrate an applied understanding of contemporary ECE self-review process in Aotearoa New Zealand
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  • Identify a repertoire of reflective and research skills that they can employ strategically to evaluate and improve aspects of their pedagogical practice
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  • Identify an area of pedagogical practice for improvement, based on real-life experiences in ECE settings, and locate it within curriculum, policy, theory and research
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  • Show well-developed systematic analytical and interpretative skills in analysing data as evidence to inform an evaluation of their practice
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Your learning in this paper will be assessed through developing an individual plan and resources to support teachers' inquiry/review in ECE settings and an oral presentation, where you will share your learning experiences and critically reflect on the inquiry process.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1a: Developing an inquiry plan for an aspect of practice
4 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assignment 1b: Theoretical inquiry of an aspect of ECE practice
1 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assignment 2a: My inquiry resource
12 Sep 2023
10:00 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Assignment 2b: Individual presentation
12 Sep 2023
10:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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