94% of NZTC graduates recommend studying with us
New Zealand Tertiary College is committed to ensuring that our students and graduates voices are heard so we recently conducted a survey to gain a better understanding of the areas we are doing well in and the areas in which we can improve.
The College was humbled by the amazing responses received. One graduate commented, “To me, it's not as much about my qualification as it is about what I learnt during the course of my study - both about early childhood and myself, that counts. And if I could be half as good a teacher as NZTC has been, I think my students would be very lucky! This is what I aim for... To live and teach in the way I was taught during the three years I spent with the most nurturing and inspiring teachers and teachings with NZTC! Thank you!”
1089 students and graduates participated in the survey. 88% of graduates found their program of study met their professional career intentions, 87% of graduates are currently working in a role that utilises their early childhood qualification and 94% of graduates felt work ready upon graduating from their qualification.
“I absolutely loved studying with NZTC and I encourage everyone who is considering studying ECE to come with you too. I love the support and the easy and manageable tasks for each assignment. Although I worked full-time, have three kids and also have religious commitments I found the assessments very doable so long as you have a good study routine,” said one graduate.
In appreciation for our respondents’ time spent filling out the surveys, the College gave away an iPad to two lucky winners; one student and one graduate.
Master of Education (ECE) student Fiona Frew from Geraldine was gifted an iPad for her efforts. The mum of two and Associate Teacher has been very busy having completed a Diploma of Teaching (ECE), Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (ECE) before pursuing her master’s.
Upon receiving her iPad Frew commented, “I was very grateful. I have been with NZTC for a long time and I have found them to be very helpful and it is nice to be recognised and to know that your opinion is valued.”
“We use iPads at the two centres I manage for educational purposes such as educational games, research and photos, so to get the best use out of this iPad I plan to use it in my centres.”
Jyoti Dunlop was the other lucky winner, currently studying towards a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).
“I was so excited to receive the news – it was the highlight of my day. I am going to gift it as a Christmas present to my 5 year old daughter to help her with her schooling. Her school uses a lot of maths and science apps which we will download so that she can continue learning at home.”
Dunlop also shared how she has implemented her gifted copy of He Taonga into her everyday practice.
“It has been a wonderful resource. It has taught me how to pronounce a lot of the te reo Māori words and has made me realise how different te reo is to English, no wonder the Treaty was misunderstood,” she said.
NZTC Chief Executive Selena Fox summarised the thoughts of the College in sharing, “Thank you to each and every student and graduate who took the time to offer valuable feedback, input and thoughtful suggestions. NZTC values and seeks student and graduate voices to ensure they are central to our NZTC professional review process, developments, our qualifications, and support services.”