Program Overview

Course Overview

The course TCHG 387, Kia Māori—Inclusive Teaching in Diverse Communities, is designed to help student teachers develop a nuanced understanding of their responsibilities and pedagogical strategies for delivering inclusive programs.

Course Details

• Dates: 7 Jul 2025 to 9 Nov 2025
• Starts: Trimester 2
• Fees:
  • NZ$1,090.60 for domestic students
  • NZ$5,295.20 for international students
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 200 hours or 11.1 hours per week for 18 weeks
• Points: 20 points

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: Enrolment in the GDipTchg (ECE)
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: Students who have already passed TCHG 223 cannot take this course

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course will be able to:

1. Demonstrate enhanced understanding of te ao Māori to support diverse learners
2. Critique theoretical models of inclusive practices
3. Critically examine their own cultural contexts, family histories, and identities with regard to values, beliefs, and assumptions about diversity
4. Examine pedagogical strategies required for working inclusively with children and families from diverse communities, in relation to their own teaching practice

How This Course is Taught

This course will be taught through interactive lectures supported by online resources and learning experiences.

Assessment

• Te Ao Māori Resource: 40%
• Presentation: 30%
• Journal: 30%

Mandatory Requirements

To pass this course, students must:

1. Complete and submit all assessment items
2. Achieve an overall pass mark of at least 50%

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Course Coordinator and Administrator

• Course Coordinator: Dr. Ali Glasgow
• Course Administrator: Dayhanna Gonzalez Leal