Courses

How it works

Herekore Equine courses are research based. Learning material is not presented to the student, nor are they expected to sit tests or exams. Instead, students gather, collate, and present information based on course instructions in order to achieve the objectives.

The modules are theory based, which means they can still be completed by students who don’t have access to horses. There are opportunities in some modules for students to include practical components if they wish

Courses can be started at any time, and can be completed in an academic year if each module is finished in eight weeks. Students are self directed though, and some fulfil the objectives sooner than this. Others choose to take longer over the work. It’s up to the individual to set the pace.

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What’s included

Each course consists of self contained modules. Within a module a student will receive:

  • A full course and module introduction
  • A list of recommended online resources
  • A sample page, to give an example of the kind of work required
  • Full instructions for meeting the objectives
  • A rubric outlining the criteria their work will be marked against
  • Optional templates that can be used to format their work
  • Contact details for email support

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Course structure

Each course consists of nine modules, on various topics, of which the student chooses five according to their interests. They can complete more modules for extra credit if they wish.

Some topics are revisited in later courses, but the earlier modules are not prerequisites for those topics when they arise. Each module is a stand-alone learning unit.

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Marking

Student work is submitted electronically via email to Herekore Equine’s markers. This can be via links to online repositories (i.e. Dropbox, OneDrive, etc), attached documents, or shared files. For those who prefer to hand-write their work, the pages can be scanned and sent in.

Courses can be purchased as either marked or unmarked modules. Marked modules are submitted for appraisal and will be returned with full marking rubrics and comments. Unmarked work is for the student’s interest and are not submitted to Herekore Equine.

Only marked modules contribute to a course completion certificate and academic transcript. In order to pass a module, students must achieve a grade of 70% or higher. Students enrolled with Homeschooling New Zealand (HSNZ) must achieve a grade of at least 80% to pass. We will work with students who wish to resubmit their work to attain a higher mark.

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Presentation

Module work can be presented in a variety of ways. It’s up to the individual student to choose a format that suits them and the resources available to them. 
Some possibilities include:

  • Written reports
  • Posters
  • Booklets or brochures
  • Digital presentations
  • Video or audio files
  • Websites

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Research and plagiarism

For each module students will be expected to provide a level-appropriate bibliography to show the depth and breadth of their research. Full instructions for presenting this are provided.

Images, quotes, and other referenced materials need to be attributed to the original source.

Because the course relies on student research, the ability to acknowledge sources with academic integrity is vital. Students will be expected to paraphrase the material they find, or directly attribute quotes as they use them. Plagiarism will not be accepted.

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Certificates and completion

Once a student has completed five marked modules, they are eligible for a certificate of course completion and an academic transcript. They can then choose to complete more modules for extra credit, or begin a new course.

Herekore Equine courses are not accredited with any formal educational institutions other than Homeschooling New Zealand (HSNZ). HSNZ offer credits for completed Herekore Equine courses, with each course qualifying for one credit at the appropriate level.

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