Qualification Overview
Qualification Title | Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | ||||
Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | ||||
Level | 7 | ||||
Credits | 360 | ||||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This is a field-based initial teacher education programme and is aimed at students who are currently working (on a paid or voluntary basis) in a range of early childhood education centres/services. The first year focuses on learning and understanding the theoretical and educational concepts; the second year on the implementation of these, and the third year builds on both the theory and the practical aspects, at the same time encouraging students to become more critically reflective practitioners. The field based early education learning is contextualised in relation to the students every day practice within early childhood educational settings (Practicums). Graduates will have developed understanding, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: ideas; teaching principles; concepts; research methods; problem-solving techniques; comprehension to assess information from a range of sources; developed intellectual independence; critical thinking and analytic rigour; communication and collaborative skills; understand the unique place of Maori as Tangata Whenua, inter-relationships and reciprocity between theory and practice; effective leadership and advocacy skills for children, families/whanau, society and the teaching profession. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council. This will qualify Graduates to teach in licensed and chartered early childhood education services. Graduates will be eligible to undertake post graduate study.
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Entry Requirements |
60 credits at NCEA L2 across 4 subjects including language rich subjects, and at least 14 credits at L1 in Maths or equivalent; or
42 credits at L3 including language rich subjects and at least 14 credits at L3 from 2 additional subjects or equivalent; IELTS 7.0 (Academic). Must be working for a minimum of 12 hours per week in a reistered Ealry Childhood Centre. |
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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 | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | ||||
Number | WK2609 | ||||
Status | Current | ||||
Created | March 2009 | ||||
Next Review | December 2019 | ||||
Content |
Content includes: Field based education learning is contextualised in relation to the students every day practice within an early childhood education setting (Practicums), teaching experience, principles and practice, value of play, identity and diversity, communities of practice, learning to learn health and wellness, the curriculum and practice, understanding partnership, early childhood education research and research methods, inclusive practice, exploring educational quality, being a teacher, adults as learners, understanding influences on early childhood education Elective Options: Relevant and approved 15 credit modules (maximum 45 credits), directed study, advanced topic (communities of practice)
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