Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus)

The Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) is a unique teacher education course developed specifically for educators in Pacific Island contexts. The course offers three career pathways for graduates and is a gateway to completing further studies toward a Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus). This initial-teacher education qualification encompasses working with children in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education.

Being a teacher is a rewarding career and this program aims to provide Pacific Island educators with necessary professional skills and qualifications to meet the needs of current and future generations of students. Students will have opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and aptitudes for contributing to one of the largest professions worldwide.

This course is a two-year pre-service teaching qualification. It is designed to suit the Pacific context and meets requirements of Pacific Island Nation Education Acts that require a two-year teaching qualification. This course is not accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. know their students and how students learn;
2. know their subject/content and how to teach that content to their students;
3. plan for and implement effective teaching and learning;
4. create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments;
5. assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;
6. continually improve by engaging in professional learning; and
7. continually engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.