To gain this qualification you will need to complete all of the following courses (120 credits).

Throughout these courses you will also complete 120 hours of work-integrated learning in an adult or tertiary teaching setting. To meet this requirement, you must have access to adult learners (e.g. over the age of 18) over the duration of the programme of study in order to undertake learning and reflection in an authentic setting.

EDUC6101 Principles of Adult Learning and Inclusive Learning Environments (10 cr)

This course covers selection, evaluation and application of theory, practice and concepts of learning and learning design applicable to the adult learning experience in diverse and dynamic contexts, and provides you with an understanding of a values-based educational environment in an Aotearoa New Zealand setting.

EDUC6102 Learning Design for Dynamic Contexts (15 cr)

This course covers essential knowledge and skills to craft adaptable, flexible, and responsive learning designs that cater to diverse Aotearoa New Zealand contexts and environments. Learn to develop a learning program that embraces Māori pedagogy, prioritises learner well-being and success, and  incorporates an approach to learning, assessment, and evaluation which demonstrates innovation, creativity, and leadership.

EDUC6103 Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners and Contexts (15 cr)

Note: this course require learners to be in a classroom or teaching environment.

This course covers essential knowledge and skills to apply and evaluate adaptable, technology-infused learning design and facilitation strategies which are adaptable and responsive to diverse learners and contexts, and that consider the impact and use of technology to enhance learner engagement and outcomes.

EDUC6104 Manage adult learning events (10 cr)

Note: this course require learners to be in a classroom or teaching environment.

This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary for designing and organising successful learning events, including reflection of learning event outcomes for future endeavours.

EDUC6105 Professional Practice in Adult Learning (15 cr)

Note: this course requires learners to be in a position to critically reflect on the teaching practices of another adult teaching practitioner.

This course covers the skills and knowledge to implement and evaluate effective leadership practices, exploring and comparing leadership theories, responsibilities, attributes, and analysing the integration of kaitiakitanga concepts and principles.

EDUC6106 Promote teaching environments that give primacy to learners (10 cr)

This course covers the critical knowledge and skills to undertake learning design which is learner-centred, adaptable and responsive to differing contexts and environments, including evaluating your own leadership and influence in supporting other adult teaching practitioners in their implementation of learner-centred design strategies.

EDUC6107 Decision-making, innovation and change in the adult learning environment (15 cr)

This course enables you to undertake critical reflection and analysis of your own practice and educational environment with regards to decision-making, innovation and change, and evaluating different methods through which innovation and change can be implemented.

EDUC6108 Quality assurance in assessment of adult learning (15 cr)

This course covers the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake quality assurance in assessment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality assurance processes in your own practice.

EDUC6109 Design and evaluation of assessment materials in adult learning (15 cr)

This course covers the knowledge and skills necessary to design and evaluate adult learning assessment materials in the context of stakeholder and organisational requirements, and to implement processes for continuous improvement of assessment materials.