Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Education » Teacher Education » Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)
Strategic Purpose Statement
Be able to work effectively with young children their parents, families and whanau
Be knowledgeable about current early childhood education and care practices, curricula and technologies
Be able to think critically and engage in transformative, equitable teaching practices
Understand the importance of the people, places and things that children value
Be committed to sustainable communities
Understand how bicultural, multicultural, social and political contexts influence teaching and learning
Be able to plan for a safe, high quality teaching and learning environment
Be able to engage in professional debate
Be able to work with a range of theories, research and pedagogy
Acknowledge and respect the dual cultural heritages of Aotearoa New Zealand
Have an in depth understanding of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of teaching.
Graduate profile
Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to be competent, registered teachers in early childhood settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Education pathways
Builds on Diploma in early childhood education
Employment pathways
Teaching in early childhoodTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
To apply for entry to the degree you must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and be at least 17 years of age at the time of entry. You must also have:

At least 42 credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects from the approved subjects list, one of which must be a language rich subject; with a further 14 credits from not more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By Quality Assurance Division, NZQA
Number OP7030
Status Current
Created 2011-03-01 00:00:00.0
Next Review 2021-11-01 00:00:00.0
Content
The degree consists of 18 courses of 20 credits each. All courses are compulsory and there are six courses (120 credits) at each level.

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