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Yvonne Burrows
  • Practicum Lead
  • DipTchg, BEd, MEd, CELTA, PGDipEd(ECE), NZCTISLD, NZCATT
  • Teacher Education
  • Academic Staff

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Introduction

Yvonne Burrows is an Education Lecturer and Practicum Lead in Laidlaw College’s School of Education. She has taught across a range of courses within the BEd programme. She brings experience in preschool and primary education, school leadership and teacher formation. In her teaching and practicum work, she helps student teachers connect what they learn at Laidlaw with what they do in the classroom.

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“I am deeply committed to supporting students pastorally as they reflect on practice, grow in confidence, and develop as thoughtful, compassionate educators.”
Something Personal
Outside of work, Yvonne loves spending time with her family and getting outdoors.
Qualifications
New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching
Teaching Certificate in Specific Learning Disabilities
Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Education | National Institute for Christian Education, Australia
Bachelor of Education | Massey University
Diploma of Teaching | MASTERS Institute
Professional Experience
Education Lecturer and Auckland Practicum Manager, Laidlaw College
Teacher educator and mentor to student teachers in coursework and on practicum
Former Bachelor of Teaching Programme Coordinator, Laidlaw College
Former Programme Leader and Lecturer in Primary Teacher Education and Worldview Studies, MASTERS Institute
Former primary teacher and syndicate leader at Hebron Christian College, with specialist teaching in music and drama
Earlier experience in preschool education
Teaching & Expertise
Reflective practice
Practicum supervision
Pastoral care and student support
Primary and early childhood education

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