People credited with this unit standard are able to: compare a range of ECE philosophies and cultural contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand; discuss current thinking in relation to inclusive education practices for children in an ECE service in Aotearoa New Zealand; describe and reflect on expectations of standards associated with professional practice of an educator in an ECE service in Aotearoa New Zealand; develop and reflect on own philosophy of professional practice in an ECE service in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment for the qualification New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) [Ref: 2850].
This unit standard is an introduction to education and care of children in an ECE service. It is designed for people who intend to work, or are working with, children in an ECE service. People working in the wider education sector may also be interested in this unit standard. This unit standard will prepare people to advance to a higher level of study in ECE.
