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This is a 200 level compulsory course that explores the historical contexts that have impacted on early childhood education and family and whanau. This course also considers individual children in transition to, from, and within early childhood services from birth to school entry. A sociocultural perspective will underpin the analysis of experiences of those involved in or affected by children's transitions. There is an emphasis on the role the teacher takes in supporting children's transitions and the partnership between the teacher and the child's family and whanau
Hua Ako / Learning OutcomesBy the conclusion of the course students will be able to:1. Discuss and analyse the implications of current research for quality transitions impacting on infants, toddlers and young children, and their families/whānau.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structures, complexity and diversity of families.3. Analyse social, political and cultural issues influencing families and whānau, including the relationship with societal changes over time.
Benita Rarere-Briggs
Paearu Aromatawai / Assessment Criteria Assessment of this course will be achievement based. Grades will be provided in accordance with the University of Canterbury College of Education Assessment Policy. Refer to the relevant University of Canterbury publication for details.Arotake / Evaluation Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned, as well as the quality of the course delivery
Berk, Laura E; Child development ; 7th ed; Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2006.
New Zealand; Quality in action = Te mahi whai hua : implementing the revised statement of desirable objectives and practices in New Zealand early childhood services ; Learning Media, 1998.
New Zealand; Te Whariki : he whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : early childhood curriculum ; Ministry of Education, 1996.
Ngā Tikanga Akoranga / Course Requirements Resources and set texts will be at the student’s expense.For course requirements refer to the assessment policy and procedures outlined in the relevant University of Canterbury publication, plus satisfactory completion of each assignment to at least a C grade.Attendance at class sessions is expected throughout the course. Insufficient attendance at course sessions may prevent a student from attending teaching practice or may impact on course assessment. Attendance is compulsory at specified sessions.
Domestic fee $553.00
International fee $2,395.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .