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Dr

Raella Kahuroa

Lecturer

Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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  • Lecturer
    Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education
  • 078384179 (Work)
  • University of Waikato

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION INTERESTS

human development (adults and aged adults), education philosophy, early childhood

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

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COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper focuses on unpacking the purpose and nature of education through global, philosophical, and local curriculum contexts, enhancing students' understanding of the function education has in our society through policy, philosophical ideals, and curriculum implementation.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper draws on theories from developmental psychology, sociology, demography, philosophy and biology to examine learning and change processes through adulthood, and discusses implications for personal and social development.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three crucial lenses: history, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper focuses on unpacking the purpose and nature of education through global, philosophical, and local curriculum contexts, enhancing students' understanding of the function education has in our society through policy, philosophical ideals, and curriculum implementation.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
This paper draws on theories from developmental psychology, sociology, demography, philosophy and biology to examine learning and change processes through adulthood, and discusses implications for personal and social development.
COURSE TAUGHT
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three crucial lenses: history, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum.
COURSE TAUGHT
16 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three crucial lenses: history, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum.
COURSE TAUGHT
16 Feb 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three crucial lenses: history, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper explores what it means to be a lifelong and lifewide learner. Learning is a universal human activity that takes place in a variety of contexts. This paper explores the concept of the lifelong and lifewide learner, theories of how we learn, barriers and challenges to learning, and the relationship of context to learning. In class and online you will be invited to research, contextualise and incorporate your own learning experiences to support understanding of your learner identity, and contribute to the development of philosophies of education to last a lifetime.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper considers the issues arising for adults as they age. It will critically reflect on issues around positive ageing in a global context.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper explores what it means to be a lifelong and lifewide learner. Learning is a universal human activity that takes place in a variety of contexts. This paper explores the concept of the lifelong and lifewide learner, theories of how we learn, barriers and challenges to learning, and the relationship of context to learning. In class and online you will be invited to research, contextualise and incorporate your own learning experiences to support understanding of your learner identity, and contribute to the development of philosophies of education to last a lifetime.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper considers the issues arising for adults as they age. It will critically reflect on issues around positive ageing in a global context.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
7 Jul 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
This paper focuses on contemporary issues in development across the lifespan with an emphasis on diversity, culture and social justice, and considers the influence of these on life experiences.
COURSE TAUGHT
30 Jun 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
This paper focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
This paper focuses on unpacking the purpose and nature of education through global, philosophical, and local curriculum contexts, enhancing students' understanding of the function education has in our society through policy, philosophical ideals, and curriculum implementation.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence patterns of development and learning over the lifespan.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
This paper draws on theories from developmental psychology, sociology, demography, philosophy and biology to examine learning and change processes through adulthood, and discusses implications for personal and social development.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
This paper provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of children and young people's development from birth to 18 years. It discusses research perspectives on optimal development for children and young people within familial, educational and broader social contexts in contemporary societies. Students will be invited to consider implications for the work of professionals such as educators, social workers, policy makers and health specialists.
COURSE TAUGHT
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025
A contextual overview of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand that positions students to understand the early childhood sector through three crucial lenses: history, pedagogical approaches, and curriculum.