LSN Qualification
Section outline
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Massey offers Postgraduate Qualifications in Learning Support and 6 short-courses done through the LSN can be credited to this qualification:
- Postgraduate CERTIFICATE in Learning Support
- Postgraduate DIPLOMA in Learning Support
CLICK HERE for information or email Nicola Leete
Watch the video to hear 2 LSCs talk about their study:
- Maree Lloyd - LSC (Flaxmere College)
- Lorraine Southey - LSC (Masterton Primary & Wainuioru School)
The 6 Short courses in the LSN that can be credited to the Postgraduate Qualifications in Learning Support are outlined below. These are self-paced and align with the Teaching Standards/Ngā Paerewa for kaiako in Aotearoa New Zealand. Each course unpacks the Standard/Paerewa in relation to Learning Support practice contexts.
- Deepen your understanding of each Teaching Standard/Ngā Paerewa.
- Explore how each Standard/Paerewa may be enacted in Learning Support contexts.
- Learn from LSC and SENCo across Aotearoa who share their experiences of applying each Standard/Paerewa in their practice.
- Engage with a wide range of resources (webinars, podcasts, academic articles) that relate to each Standard/Paerewa.
Short Course 1: Te Tiriti o Waitangi Partnership explores:
- Tātaiako
- Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia
- Tau Mai Te Reo
- Tāpasa
Short Course 2: Professional Learning explores:
- Professional Inquiry
- Ethical Practice
- Reflective Practice
- Privilege & Bias
Short Course 3: Professional Relationships explores:
- Interprofessional Practice
- He Pikorua
- LS Delivery Model
- Leading Change
Short Course 4 Learning Focused Culture explores:
- Inclusive Education
- Equity in Education
- Human Rights
- Mana Tangata
Short Course 5 Design for Learning explores:
- Assessment practices
- Planning for ALL ākonga
- Universal Design for Learning
- Evidence-based practice
Short Course 6 Teaching explores:
- Neurodiverse Ākonga
- Supporting Ākonga Māori
- Positive Classroom Climate
- Inclusive Practices with Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aides