Kiharoa Iversen - Bachelor of Arts in Education
Studying Education within the Bachelor of Arts is giving Kiharoa a great foundation to later study a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and fulfil his goal of becoming a secondary school teacher.
“Studying Education within the Bachelor of Arts has given me a really well-rounded degree
and solid experience and skills for my future career. The Education courses complement the other courses I am taking for my second major in History. I’ve especially enjoyed extending my learning in Māori studies and history through my studies in Education.
“After I’ve completed my Bachelor of Arts, I plan to study a Graduate Diploma in Teaching to fulfil my goal of becoming a secondary school teacher."
The great thing about the Education major is that we don’t just learn educational theory – we learn how to translate the theory into practice.
“My courses have taught me a lot about the diversity of a classroom. As an educator, you can have a class of 30 students; each one is an individual who may learn in a different way. This programme has helped me to develop the skills to adapt my teaching style for each student.
I’ve been really lucky to have some amazing teachers in the past. I can’t wait to combine my knowledge, teaching philosophy and aspects of their teaching that worked well for me as a student, to become the best history teacher I can be.”