Master of Teaching and Learning
Courses in the Degree
The degree is structured with one compulsory course, and a large number of options which can be chosen to meet your needs and interests. Check the Academic Regulations for details and restrictions.
Compulsory course
- EDTL801 Researching Teaching and Learning: Putting Methodological Theory into Practice
This course is offered annually. New students to the programme are advised to take this course first.
Optional courses
- EDTL802 Research Project
- EDTL803 Research Project
- EDTL811 Critical Reflection on Theories and Practices of Teaching and Learning
- EDTL814 Re/visioning Assessment
- EDTL815 Turning Pedagogical Theory into Classroom Practice
- EDTL816 Experiential Learning in Environmental Education
- EDTL821 Teachers sharing expertise
- EDTL822 Developing the Professional Role
- EDTL824 Gender Issues in Education: Gender, Difference and Social Justice in Educational Settings
- EDTL825 Holistic Assessment for Youth at Risk
- EDTL826 The Treaty in Education Today
- EDTL831 Physical Education Curriculum Pedagogy
- EDTL832 Reflecting on Social Studies Teaching and Learning
- EDTL833 Issues in School Health Education
- EDTL834 Issues in Literacy Education: the written strand
- EDTL835 Issues in Numeracy
- EDTL836 Teaching the Arts Curriculum
- EDTL840 Curriculum Theory and Practice
- EDTL841 Curriculum Leadership
- EDTL851 Education of the Gifted Learner: Issues and Strategies for New Zealand Education
- EDTL852 Challenging Behaviours: Positive and Effective Management
- EDTL853 Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners
- EDTL854 Inclusive Practices in Literacy and Numeracy
- EDTL855 Developmental Disabilities: Inclusive Practices for Educational and Community Settings
- EDTL859 Communication and Oral Language for Students with Special Needs
- EDTL863 Leadership for School and Centre Improvement
- EDTL864 Human Resources Management: A Personal Reflective Approach
- EDTL866 Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
- EDTL872 Special Topic
- EDTL874 Special Topic: Children's Literature Specialisation: The postmodern picture book
- EDTL875 Independent Study
- EDTL876 Independent Study
- EDTL890 Educational Change and the 21st Century
- EDTL891 Information and Communication Technology in the Teaching and Learning Process
- EDTL892 Policy, Planning and Professional Development: Managing ICT in Education
- EDTL894 Best Practice in Online Teaching and Learning
- EDTT801 Teaching Meets Technology – Reading Research
- EDTT802 Teaching Meets Technology – Planning Research
- EDTT811 Practice-based Research in Online Communities
- EDTL904 Dissertation
- EDTL905 Thesis
More Information
View the Professional Development Handbook (PDF, 314KB) for more information.
For more information email masters@educ.canterbury.ac.nz or Freephone in NZ 0800 VARSITY (827 748).