Realise their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually as individuals and as valued members of their communities; (TU TANGATA)
* Be confident with matauranga Māori and tikanga Māori; (AHUATANGA MĀORI)
* Be competent and confident professional practitioners in general educational forums and have specific expertise at their chosen teaching level; (AIOTANGA) and
* Be able to take up leadership roles in education and become leaders of their community. (MANA MOTUHAKE)

Personal Potential

* be strong in their identity in order to be confident and competent in their Maori world and the wider world.
* be passionate and creative and exhibit 'ihi', 'wehi' and 'wana' in their practice.
* be able to work within their communities with Maori groups and on behalf of Maori organizations'
* make significant contributions to the development of their whanau, hapu, iwi and wider Aotearoa nation, by sharing their skills and contributing to shaping policy developments across Maori society.
* have knowledge of the engaging of parents, whanau and the community in the learning environment

Ahuatanga Maori
Maori Language and Knowledge

* affirm and use te reo Maori, tikanga Maori and Matauranga Maori
* contribute to the regeneration and revitalisation of Maori language, knowledge and culture using tikanga Maori.
* kia mohio ai ki nga ahuatanga me nga tikanga e pa atu ana ki te manaaki tangata
* be committed to Kaupapa Maori education, tino rangatiratanga values of education for transformation in order to assist the revitalisation of Maori language, knowledge and culture.

Aiotanga
Professional Practice

* have content knowledge of the New Zealand marau (curriculum).
* have pedagogical content knowledge that is appropriate to deliver the New Zealand marau (curriculum).
* have knowledge of learning and teaching theories of pedagogy, human development, kaupapa Maori.
* have knowledge of assessment and evaluation, methods and methodologies .
* have a developing knowledge of learners as individuals and as learners in diverse contexts.
* understand the sociological contexts on the teacher and the learner.
* have planning and teaching knowledge of the essential learning areas of the curriculum framework of New Zealand learning
* demonstrate an understanding of a broad range of learning and teaching theories including, Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative / Collaborative learning and Ako.
* use a range of activities and approaches to influence achievement of learners.
* focus on educational progression integrating learning across all
essential learning areas.


* assess learning and evaluate planning, teaching and assessment
* practice the use of all creative (visual art, drama, music) areas as essential tools in developing children's confidence and self esteem as learners.
* develop a critical awareness of their practices and their relationships with diverse learners practiced in reflective journals, personal narratives and teaching experience briefings
* critique research and observed classroom practices of reporting and assessment
* focus on reflective teaching and child catered learning
* engage in diverse learning and network settings
* be cognisant of the sociological impacts on the learner
* respect the learner and engage in a positive learning environment

Mana Motuhake
Leadership

* be competent and confident kaupapa Maori practitioners/educationists who will contribute to the advancement of kaupapa Maori praxis for tamariki, their whanau and the wider communities.
* be critical, reflective thinkers and practitioners.
* be committed to providing an environment that nurtures children and their whanau to aspire to high levels of achievement.
* work cooperatively with others in the profession and have had experiences of sharing the responsibility of learning and well being of learners

To post-graduate study at te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi or other education provider

Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Education, majoring in Early Years or Primary, must provide evidence of their ability to successfully pursue and complete a bachelor's degree.
Student entry is open to applicants who:
1. Are 18 years or older, and
2. Have a demonstrated interest or involvement in teaching and learning;
And either
3. Have successfully completed a relevant Level 4 certificate; Or
4. Have successfully completed level 2 or 3 NCEA (English/, Mathematics
Or
5. For students who do not meet these criteria but have special circumstance that warrants further consideration, are admitted through an interview and assessment process at the discretion of the Academic Board.

Note: All applicants will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions and health status as part of the application process consistent with the requirements for provisional registration of the New Zealand Teachers Council.
All students offered placement in a teaching degree will be required to complete a police vetting form. Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi will forward these applications to The New Zealand Police Vetting Service for processing

Students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Education, majoring in Tapiri, must provide evidence of their ability to successfully pursue and complete a bachelor's degree.
Student entry is open to applicants who:
1. Have completed a Level 7, New Zealand Diploma in Teaching recognised by the New Zealand teachers Council or Trained Teacher's Certificate (or New Zealand Qualifications Authority and NZ Teachers Council recognised equivalent); and
2. Be currently registered as a teacher in New Zealand; and
3. Have been a practising teacher or teacher educator in New Zealand for at least two of the last five years.
Or
4. For students who do not meet these criteria but have special circumstance that warrants further consideration, may be considered for admission through an interview and assessment process at the discretion of the Academic Board.

Note: All applicants will be required to consent to disclosure of criminal convictions as part of the application process consistent with the requirements for provisional registration of the New Zealand Teachers Council.