Laidlaw College

Programme Detail: Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Worldview Studies

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Worldview Studies
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number BTch
Description The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Worldview Studies is a prescribed primary teacher training programme made of of 360 credits. It is a practical and dymanic programme focused on developing primary school teachers capable of inspiriting the next generation to reach personal excellence on behalf of the well-being of society. A practical and reflective approach is used, exposing students to a wide range of teaching theories and strategies and challenging them to commmit to a biblically consistent response in their teaching practice.
Keywords teach, teaching, classroom, practical, theology, faith, integration, Christian ethos, professional, training, primary, children,
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International); English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available New Zealand / Auckland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Education
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost NZ$4,968 (domestic) or NZ$15,600 (international) for one year's study
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length Three years full-time
Average hours of study per week 0
Methods of instruction For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.)
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork).
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 83
Prerequisite Programmes For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Worldview Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of School of Education
Programme Accredited by SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) and NZTC (New Zealand Teachers Council)