TEACH414-23X (NET)

Te Kaiako Pakirehua Ngaio: The Inquiring Teacher (Primary)

15 Points

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

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Convenor(s)

Chris Eames

Chris Eames
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chris.eames@waikato.ac.nz

Janina Suppers

Janina Suppers
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janina.suppers@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Chris Eames

Chris Eames
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chris.eames@waikato.ac.nz

Janina Suppers

Janina Suppers
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janina.suppers@waikato.ac.nz

Nikki Woodland

Nikki Woodland
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nikki.woodland@waikato.ac.nz

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: trish.watson@waikato.ac.nz

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Student Representative(s)

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Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Ngā Āhuatanga

In this paper, students develop knowledge and understanding of the Social Sciences learning area. Opportunities will be provided for the examination of the nature, purpose, and structural elements of Social Studies in the Social Sciences. Participants will research, resource, and plan for issues-based social inquiry. Through engaging with Social Sciences contexts and pedagogies, participants will explore evidence-based and teaching as inquiry approaches and understand research as ethical teacher practice. Pedagogy will include the examination of, and evaluation of, contemporary educational research that informs and influences teachers as practitioner researchers.

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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through a range of approaches including recorded lectures, backyard trips, Zoom sessions, online discussion forums, resource support, readings review, and guidance for assignment work. Refer to the Schedule below for weekly topics, and backyard trip timetabling. Most weeks we will offer a Zoom tutorial for which you can sign up during block week.
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Required Readings

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Harcourt, M., Milligan, A., and B. Wood, (2016). Teaching social studies for critical active citizenship in Aotearoa New Zealand. Wellington, NZCER Press.

Note:This text is available as an ebook for viewing from the University Library, or for purchase in hard copy from Campus Books for $39 or as an ebook for $10 from mebooks.co.nz. We recommend that you are able to access it throughout the paper.

The required Readings List for the paper are available on Talis. This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading List tab on Moodle or the Reading list tab on the library homepage.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate sound understanding of what it means to be an ethical researcher in education
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  • Demonstrate the ability to research, resource and plan for social inquiry in the primary classroom
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  • Evaluate contemporary educational research that informs evidence-based teacher practice
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  • Examine the nature, purpose, and structural elements of the Social Sciences learning area
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  • Identify theoretical underpinnings of social sciences education as conceptualised in the New Zealand Curriculum
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Ngā Aromatawai - Ngā Taumahi

This paper has two assignments that support your development as Kaiako pakirehua - inquiring teachers. The assignments are designed to closely align with your learning through the paper's weekly learning contexts and activities.

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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. Taumahi Tuatahi 1: Research Informed Working Paper (2 Parts 30/20)
21 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
50
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Taumahi Tuarua 2: Inquiry in Practice (2 Parts 30/20)
2 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
50
  • Online: Upload to Moodle Forum
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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