Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)

Become a primary teacher and help New Zealand children get off to a great start in life. This degree works in close partnership with primary schools to give you a balance of theory, self-directed learning and practical experience.

 

As a candidate teacher, you’ll experience two days a week in a school. On-campus, for two days a week you’ll learn the theory and current practice underpinning teaching subjects, such as language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, technology, health and physical education.

 

Graduates can apply for registration as a provisionally certified teacher.

 

Outline

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) degree (BTP) offers you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification as a Primary Teacher, Years 0-8 (ages 5-13).

 

This is a practice-based teacher education programme, which provides a balance between theory, research and practice. Learning is supported through a combination of face-to-face, online and self-directed activity, while the practice-based component enables you to apply your on-campus learning to practice in classrooms. This qualification prepares you for further post-graduate study should you choose to do so.

 

You will attend EIT | Te P?kenga Hawke’s Bay two days a week and a designated primary school two days a week.

 

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.