Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) | |
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Qualification Type | Masters Degree | |
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Level | 9 | |
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Credits | 180 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Master of Teaching and Learning program aims to cultivate teachers with a deep, critical understanding of the essential principles of early childhood education. This program will facilitate the development of expertise and skills vital for teaching, emphasizing the application of professional knowledge and skills to authentic examples of practice. Throughout the program, ākonga will engage in an advanced exploration of theory, pedagogy, and research in early childhood education. They will have opportunities to critically analyse current literature and research, refining their teaching practice to create innovative strategies that support the learning and development of tamariki. The program includes blocks of field practice placements, allowing ākonga to further hone their expertise and achieve comprehensive theoretical and practical outcomes in a range of early childhood settings in Aotearoa. Moreover, ākonga will be encouraged to pursue independent research and inquiry, enabling them to connect learning with practice. This approach enhances their ability to uphold and deliver high-quality programs to tamariki within the early childhood education sector. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to and impact educational leadership among key stakeholders in early childhood settings.
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Graduate profile |
1. Demonstrate a deep commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a critical understanding of the unique status of tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand.
2. Critically employ advanced research and scholarship in early childhood education to develop and refine personal teaching philosophies and practices, addressing existing and emerging issues. 3. Establish and maintain professional and ethical relationships with children, whānau, and communities, demonstrating leadership and collaborative expertise 4. Foster and sustain a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and safety that ensures equitable outcomes for all learners, utilising advanced techniques and knowledge 5. Design, implement, and critically assess children's learning across a range of New Zealand early childhood contexts, showcasing innovative and effective practices 6. Demonstrate advanced pedagogical knowledge, including the implementation of effective play-based curricula, in diverse New Zealand early childhood contexts, taking responsibility for leadership in pedagogical practices |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of the Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) may be eligible to apply for a higher-level study.
Graduation and graduates of the Master of Teaching and Learning (ECE) will not be guaranteed an entry into a Doctoral level programme and any entry will be subject to the rules and recognition by an enrolling institution. |
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Entry Requirements |
* Academic Entry
Applicants for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) must hold the minimum of a Level 7 degree, with a B+ average or higher. * Special Consideration Special consideration will be given to applicants who show evidence of successful prior academic performance and work experience that demonstrates an ability for postgraduate-level study. Examples of prior academic performance include, but are not restricted to: o Completed teaching qualification o Completed postgraduate qualification Examples of work experience includes, but not restricted to: o Experience with young children, 0-5-year- olds (early childhood education) or 5-12-year-olds (primary/intermediate) o Leadership roles in community organisations that support young children o Ownership of, or management roles in early childhood organisations Special consideration entry is to ensure there is diversity of learners and there are no barriers in place that may restrict Māori, Pasifika, or disabled applicants, though the requirement of an undergraduate degree remains. * Demonstrate ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand's Code of Professional Responsibility and the Standards for the Teaching Profession (2017). * All students must meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand language requirements. * All students must meet the literacy and numeracy requirements for the program, which is set at University Entrance. Students may meet the requirements through University Entrance NCEA literacy and numeracy standards or the TEC Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool. * International students must meet the NZQA Rule 22 language requirements. |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand Tertiary College Limited | |
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Developed By | New Zealand Tertiary College Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5220 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2024-12-05 09:35:59.0 | |
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Next Review | 2029-12-05 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Te Whāriki
The early childhood curriculum document He whāriki mātauranga mō mokopuna o Aotearoa (2017) is the basis for the teaching and learning in the program. Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi The program is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, and te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are woven throughout the program. Diversity and Inclusion The program actively promotes and advocates for bicultural, multicultural and inclusive practices. Program Design The program meets the requirements set out in the ITE Programme Approval, Monitoring and Review Requirements (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, 2019). The Conceptual Framework of the qualification is informed by the NZTC Values, Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand document, Our Code, Our Standards (Education Council, 2017) and Tātaiako and Tapasā the cultural competency frameworks for Māori and Pacific (Education Council, 2011; Ministry of Education, 2018). Professional Experience Students are required to undertake 16 hours a week (paid or voluntary) in an approved, licensed early childhood education setting. Students are also to undertake 80 days of professional practice across the program in NZTC approved licenced ECE settings. There are four placements of four weeks each across the program. The students are supervised and mentored by qualified and registered early childhood teachers (Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tūturu|Full Practising Certificate Category One or Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Pūmau|Full Practising Certificate Category Two) in the early childhood centre, who supports the assessment of the practice of the student. Fully registered and qualified NZTC lecturers, who teach on the academic courses, observe, mentor, and assess the practice of students in professional experience placements. |
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