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New Zealand partnership grows teaching excellence in Malaysia
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
A new international partnership will see Massey University's Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) offered to students in Malaysia from next year.
(via Massey University) The initiative is a partnership between the College of Education and education provider Cempaka Schools in Malaysia, which approached the college seeking experts in teacher education.
From February 2009, 50 students in Malaysia will undertake a study in a one-year programme towards an "international" version of the diploma. This has been specially designed for the partnership and has Committee on University Academic Programmes approval.
Education Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor James Chapman says the new agreement is a manifestation of the University's international vision. "Massey University is committed to international partnerships and collaborations that are mutually beneficial," Professor Chapman says.
Delivery of the programme will be via e-learning and residential contact courses and staff will travel to Kuala Lumpur on occasions during the year to deliver the on-campus parts of the programme and to maintain personal contact with students.
“Staff in the College of Education have enjoyed contacts with Malaysia over many years," Professor Chapman says. “Numerous Malaysian students have undertaken PhD study in education at Massey. College staff have also delivered many short courses for Malaysian Ministry officials, school principals, and school inspectors.”
Professor Chapman says New Zealand plays a significant role in the wider Asia-Pacific region and is well respected for its education system and practices. He hopes the new initiative will lead to further collaborative links.
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