The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (BTeach) is an Education Council approved three year professional degree preparing students for Primary Teaching in New Zealand. Graduates are eligible for registration and can be found in primary, intermediate, state, integrated and private schools throughout New Zealand and around the world.

The degree integrates theory and practice from the start, in dynamic, interactive on-campus learning environments and in over 22 weeks of school-based practice. Students think vocationally about teaching and have opportunities to reflect theologically on their practice throughout the degree.

The BTeach is offered in Henderson and from 2019 will be offered in Christchurch. Click here for information about admissions requirements for the BTeach. For any other information, please refer to the academic handbook (see e-book).

Objectives

Laidlaw College seeks to prepare students for the teaching profession in a manner that reflects its Christian ethos and that is consistent with the Graduating Teacher Standards: Aotearoa New Zealand (NZTC, 2007) and the Registered Teacher Criteria (NZTC, 2010). Graduating students will be qualified to work in both primary and intermediate, public, integrated and private schools throughout New Zealand. The qualification seeks to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, well-informed, self-critical, reflective practitioner-scholars who can integrate theory and practice in teaching with an in-depth and critical knowledge of the world and an understanding of the goals, scope and nature of education. Theory and practice are integrated from the start, with classroom experience beginning in the first semester.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The BTeach is a three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme. It is made up of 24 courses of 15 credits each, at levels 5, 6 and 7.

* or other Theology course as specified by Head of Programme.