Learning Outcomes
What You'll Learn
Theoretical and practical knowledge
Understand new theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching and learning, supported by research and applied practice.
Collaborative learning
Explore a more student-centred and collaborative approach to learning where learners actively engage with peers and educators to co-create knowledge and enrich their educational experience.
Contemporary education practices
Gain knowledge of contemporary education practices and learn how to integrate relevant technologies and techniques into your classroom.
Innovation and leadership
Identify opportunities to innovate and lead in your professional practice to support change within education.
This flexible Level 8 NZQA accredited (60 Credits) Postgraduate offers NZQA-accredited professional development in various contemporary educational issues and technologies. This includes leading change, cultural intelligence, design thinking, AI literacy, and research-informed innovation in the classroom.
We know teachers lack time - the DCL postgraduate is designed to be studied WHILE you are practising. Many of our assessments are collaborative (it's an assessment, not a test!) and learning assessment relates to your own practice and reflections as an educator.
Over the past ten years, thousands of educators have benefited from this program, gaining exposure to fresh ideas, practices, and collaborative experiences with peers from across Aotearoa. Many have made significant contributions to educational change while enhancing their own teaching and professional growth.
3-5 hours of directed learning per week
Complete in 32 weeks
Blended: online learning and in-person sessions
NZQA accredited, level 8 (60 Credits)
Available start dates
- 17th March 2025 - Part Time
- 11th August 2025 - Part Time
If we want to change student outcomes, we have to change what teachers are doing in the classroom.
PATHWAYS
Where this could take you
Apply your digital knowledge in a collaborative way in the classroom or continue your education
Future outcome
Develop and apply digital and collaborative teaching and learning practices in your educational context and enable your learners to build 21st century skills.
Boost your career
Develop confidence as a leader and apply your learning and skills to lead education initiatives integrating digital and collaborative pedagogies in your school or community
Don’t take OUR WORD FOR IT
Here’s what our students say
As an emergency physician and educator, academyEX’s progressive approach appealed to me. After two and a half years, I took the leap - and it’s been mind-opening. Just give it a go!
I wanted to push beyond my boundaries - and academyEX has reinvigorated me. New ideas and fresh connections with teachers nationwide. Join the DCL, you won’t regret it!
I used to think tech wasn’t for me - but academyEX showed me how it can make life easier. Now I have more time for what really matters: the kids.
In the tech era, you keep up or get left behind. I told my students: I’m studying alongside you, and everything I learn, we’ll experience together in the classroom.
As a specialist outreach teacher and mum, I know the importance of keeping up. academyEX has helped me use tech to support my students and my own kids! I encourage everyone in my life to keep learning!
The Hui Manaaki team supports Pasifika and Māori students every step of the way - through assessments, language, and learning based on our individual experiences.
I teach sign language online across NZ. This program connected me with like-minded educators to explore and learn more about effective online teaching.
Team
Meet your course facilitators
Course outline
How this programme works
Incorporate contemporary learning into your classroom
Discover
Part 1: Transformation and Leadership: In this course you will evaluate the role of digital technologies and collaboration in changing educational environments and reflect on your professional practice to identify opportunities for innovation.
Plan
Part 2: Research and Innovation. In this course you will develop evidence based, culturally intelligent approaches to lead the implementation of digital and collaborative learning initiatives in your practice.
Implement
Put your innovation into practice or further your knowledge with our Master of Contemporary Education.
Next Steps
Okay, so what’s next?
Fortune favours the brave
Apply for your Postgraduate Certificate here! Our team will be in touch to guide you through your application. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.
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