TEACHER EDUCATION AT BTIFinding the right teacher training college is just as important as the qualification that you choose to study.
At BTI we review stakeholder feedback constantly, and shape our programmes accordingly. We know that teaching is not just a set of skills. We believe that you will teach out of who you are - your person; that's what children remember! We're interested in your personal and spiritual development whilst you study to become a teacher, and whilst this focus is woven throughout the programme, the PIPI: Professional Inquiry and Personal Integration papers specifically target this development. |
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Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
BTI's primary teacher training programme is shaped by a biblical world-view and is delivered by staff with extensive knowledge and experience in New Zealand primary teaching. Unlike the majority of large universities and polytechnics, undergraduates are tutored, and walk alongside, research active doctoral staff.
Approved by NZQA and the New Zealand Teacher's Council, BTI's Level 7 Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary programme grows you personally and spiritually, as well as teaching you all you need to know to become a wise primary teaching professional.
Here, Dr Bev Norsworthy explains one of BTI's distinctive approaches: "The Developmental Approach to Teacher Education.
Approved by NZQA and the New Zealand Teacher's Council, BTI's Level 7 Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary programme grows you personally and spiritually, as well as teaching you all you need to know to become a wise primary teaching professional.
Here, Dr Bev Norsworthy explains one of BTI's distinctive approaches: "The Developmental Approach to Teacher Education.
WHY TRAIN TO BE A PRIMARY TEACHER AT BTI?
Motivated by our Christian faith we:
Hear from BTI primary teacher training graduates as they share the reasons why they felt a calling to teach.
- Offer full and part-time options
- Teach in small groups onsite in Bethlehem, Tauranga
- Are a relational learning community
- Get to know who you are
- Offer a biblically-based curriculum
- Will walk alongside you as you study
- Draw on the latest research and practice in teaching and learning
- Our programme is shaped by stakeholder feedback
Hear from BTI primary teacher training graduates as they share the reasons why they felt a calling to teach.
Job Outcomes For BTI Primary Teaching Graduates
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Our programmes are shaped by stakeholder feedback. We know that by working closely with students, alumni and schools to continually improve our courses, we ensure that they are fit for purpose.
In our 2014 graduation survey, 83% of students had already secured a teaching job by the time that they graduated - this is an increase of 18% on 2013 and is considerable higher than the national average. The skills that BTI students learn are not just focussed on the specific practice skills required, they also learn transferrable skills such as problem solving, communication and team-working. We believe that this approach, together with the graduate's understanding of "who they are" and "how they teach" makes them highly desireable to stakeholders and this leads to successful job outcomes. |
"The programme and learning support offered at BTI helped me to go above and beyond the necessary requirements of my degree." |
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Passionate Teachers Lighting The Way
Find out from one of our alumni what it's like to be first year teaching. 'A Week in the Life of a Newly Qualified Primary Teacher' Read ISSUE 2 of Forward Magazine
Passionate Teachers Lighting The Way
Find out from one of our alumni what it's like to be first year teaching. 'A Week in the Life of a Newly Qualified Primary Teacher' Read ISSUE 2 of Forward Magazine
Dr Bev Norsworthy, Associate Dean of Teacher Education and Head of Educational Development
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OTHER RELATED PROGRAMMES ON OFFER AT BTI
Click on the links below to learn more about each of the NZQA approved teaching qualifications currently offered:
A Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice and a Master of Professional Practice are available for practicing teaching professionals.
We offer Professional Development for schools and ECE Centres - to learn more please email Student Recruitment or call 0808 BETHLEHEM.
For a full list of NZQA approved qualifications currently offered view QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
A Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice and a Master of Professional Practice are available for practicing teaching professionals.
We offer Professional Development for schools and ECE Centres - to learn more please email Student Recruitment or call 0808 BETHLEHEM.
For a full list of NZQA approved qualifications currently offered view QUALIFICATIONS
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Requirements for English as an Additional Language (EAL) candidates
If you are an EAL candidate you must have your English language competency tested before you enter an Initial Teacher Education (ITE)programme. The IELTS assessment tool is used to determine English language competency. You must achieve a 7 or higher for each component.
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