Courses - Faculty of Education And Social Work
Tertiary Foundation Certificate Education
Foundation Courses
Introduction to Computing
Develops computer literacy skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, document collaboration and common multi-media technologies. These skills will be embedded in the context of tertiary study.
Restriction: EDFOUND 12F
Child Development and Learning
Presents an overview of language and learning development, and examines strategies for helping children to develop as learners and readers.
Restriction: EDFOUND 13F
An Introduction to the New Zealand Education System
Introduces students to the education system of New Zealand. Illustrates the historical development of the New Zealand education system, and addresses issues such as changes to governance and curriculum and ethnic diversity in New Zealand schools.
Restriction: EDFOUND 14F
Mathematics for Education
Development of fundamental mathematics concepts including an understanding of arithmetic ideas as expressed in fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, and algebraic thinking. Application of these concepts in contexts such as financial literacy, problem solving, and real-life mathematics will form the basis of this course.
Restriction: EDFOUND 15F
