EDUCSW (Education and Social Work)

EDUCSW 199 - (0 pts)🏳

EDUCSW 199A - (0 pts)🏳

EDUCSW 199B - English Language Competency (0 pts)🏳

competency in the English language as determined by the and B, or EDUCSW 199 and Education 729

EDUCSW 201 - Diversity in Aotearoa/New Zealand (15 pts)🏳

Explores diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand, focusing on its bicultural history and contemporary public policy. Questions power relations relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and biculturalism, extending to the nation’s increasing ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversities. Critiques intersectionalities of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, socio- economic location, sexuality, disability, age and examines policy implications. Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) is a key illustrative setting.

Prerequisite: EDUCSW 101 or EDPROFM 100

Restriction: EDUC 118, SOCWORK 113, 114

EDUCSW 202 - New Cultures of Learning (15 pts)🏳

Examines the current ‘learning revolution’ that has emerged from widespread economic, social, technological and environmental changes in today’s globalised world. Questions the what, why and how of learning and recognises that ‘formal’ education represents only one aspect of ‘learning’. Provides an overview of theories and practices of new cultures of learning, which students can relate to their own learning experiences.

EDUCSW 302 - Service Learning (15 pts)🏳

A service-learning experience during which students will develop specialist knowledge and skills. With supervision, students will engage in culturally-responsive, reflective practice that is of direct benefit to others. Professional and ethical relationship management, effective communication skills, critical reflection and evidence-based decision making will be emphasised.

Prerequisite: Students are required to consent to the disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks as required by the Children’s Act 2014

EDUCSW 303 - Research and Professional Practice (15 pts)🏳

Develops knowledge and understanding of a range of research paradigms and how research informs professional practice. Critically examines the scope and nature of research. Designs a valid, ethical, and appropriate inquiry of a professional practice topic.

Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II

Restriction: EDCURRIC 335

EDUCSW 600 - Special Study (15 pts)🏳

Students undertake a supervised study into an aspect of the New Zealand curriculum, or relevant to education in New Zealand or the wider context. Key questions are formulated and specified outcomes addressed.

Prerequisite: Head of Programme approval

EDUCSW 700 - Research Methodologies (30 pts)🏳

Students explore two content strands. The first strand focuses on philosophical and theoretical questions about how we use and produce knowledge. The course takes a high-level view of methodological assumptions underlying different research traditions including Māori, Pasifika and other Indigenous research. The second strand focuses on understanding how to collect, interpret and synthesise research information in education and social services.

Restriction: EDPRAC 751, EDPROFST 700, 754, 757, EDUC 735, 787, EDUCSW 701, HIGHED 704, SOCWORK 718

EDUCSW 701 - Special Study (30 pts)🏳

Education Curriculum Māori