|  The University of Otago is New Zealand's first university, established in Dunedin in 1869. It is one of New Zealand's most prestigious universities, and has an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. Otago’s outstanding academic reputation, strong research culture and famously vibrant campus lifestyle attracts students from all over New Zealand and the world. Otago is home to world-quality research and researchers passionate about their fields of study. International PhD students are eligible to pay domestic student fees, and can also apply for generous scholarship assistance.
The University of Otago College of Education was formed in January 2007, upon the merger of the University of Otago and the Dunedin College of Education. The University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through: - high quality teaching
- scholarships
- research, professional leadership and community service, to benefit children, other learners, educators and the wider community (local, national and international).
PROGRAMS Education and Teaching Studies at the University of Otago not only provides a foundation for all teaching, but also for all careers that require critical thought, interactions with people, an understanding of human development and learning, policy analysis, and advanced communication. The University of Otago College of Education offers a range of education study courses providing critical analysis of contemporary educational theories, policies and practices to promote understanding of education, and to enhance educational planning and processes. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The College of Education offers bachelor qualifications in: - Early Childhood Teacher Education
- Primary Teacher Education
- Secondary Teacher Education
- Education Studies
Master, Doctor of Education, and PhD programs are also available.
The College of Education also offers three Graduate Diploma in Teaching qualifications, in - Early Childhood Teaching
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
Normally a minimum of one year in length, the Graduate Diploma in Teaching qualifications are rigorous and intense, and are designed to develop understanding, skills and values which will allow students to implement innovative, effective teaching practices. Every applicant to the Graduate Diploma in Teaching programs must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, the content of which must be pertinent to the programme option to be taken. |
WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO UNIQUE Smaller classes are a major delivery mode rather than lectures, so students get to know their lecturers well. They also get to know each other very well and provide each other with additional support. Students are taught by range of expert lecturers/scholars who have strong practical pedagogy and are research active. As part of their studies, students are expected to undertake a diverse range of learning tasks, and are challenged to develop their intellectual independence. Many Otago lecturers are leaders in their fields with high public profiles and national and international reputations.
Students in teacher education programs have the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of subject areas that equip them with in-depth subject knowledge and many opportunities to develop their skills. All programs link theory and practice, with Intern and school-based experiences available.
Educational studies can be linked to a broad spectrum of other fields such as History, Sociology, Psychology, Epidemiology, Social Work, and Business areas.
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