Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | |
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Qualification Type | Graduate Diploma | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 135 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) allows individuals with a Bachelor degree to pursue the study for early childhood education at an advanced level (both in theory and in practice). Graduates of the programme will be eligible to gain teacher's registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Graduate Diploma at level 7 is designed as a bridging qualification to postgraduate study in ECE teaching or disciplines related to a particular focus, such as, children with special needs, Māori tikanaga in ECE, or Pasifka knowledge in ECE. |
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Graduate profile |
The Graduate Profile of this programme is guided by the commitments to the four parties as indicated by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (Teaching Profession, Learners, Whāau and Society). Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be able to: 1. apply informed pedagogy, leadership (whakamana), and inclusive teaching practice in a range of ECE settings; 2. apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their ECE teaching practice; 3. use and promote Te Reo Māori in the day-to-day ECE environment within a context of Māori as tangata whenua; 4. apply communication and development strategies that are respectful and effective with children and adults from diverse families; 5. develop and refine culturally responsive pedagogical practice that addresses the needs of the changing society and wider communities; 6. adopt reflective practice that contributes to their own, and others' teaching practices and professional growth; 7. critique and appraise their own professionalism as ECE teachers.
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Education pathways |
Graduates may progress for further studies.
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Entry Requirements |
In order to gain entry to the ICL Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) study programme, candidates must provide evidence of: 1. Completed Bachelor degree at Level 7 on the NZQF, or a recognised equivalent 2. Academic IELTS 7.0 across all bands, or a NZQA approved equivalent. Candidates may demonstrate meeting this requirement by mixing English language tests from one NZQA approved English language test provider, or from more than one test provider, ifo Each individual test has been completed within the last two years, ando At least one test shows at a minimum an academic score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent 3. Meeting the UE (University Entrance) level literacy and numeracy requirement 4. Meeting New Zealand Police Vetting requirements in accordance with the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 5. Successful selection interview to determine values, disposition and fitness to teacho Prior to the interview candidates must arrange for two referees to send confidential references directly to ICLo Candidates must undergo a visual interview to determine:a) Their disposition to teach, through judging their ability to meet the values that underpin the Teaching Council New Zealand's (TC) code and standardsb) Their ability to meet the TC Code of Professional Responsibility in a supported environmentc) Any other relevant matters 6. Declaration of any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their academic performance
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Education Organisation | ICL Education Limited | |
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Developed By | ICL Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4207 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2021-04-22 12:07:42.387 | |
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Next Review | 2025-12-15 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
The Holistic Curriculum Te Ao Maori Teaching as Inquiry Professional Practice Rapunga: Conceptualising Professional Practice in ECE Early Childhood Education: Histories, Philosophies and Theories Human Development: Maori, Pacific and Global Perspectives The Professional Teacher Infant and Toddler Pedagogies Professional Practice Toa: Conceptualising Professional Growth in ECE
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