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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
Learning OutcomesBy the conclusion of the course students will be able to:Discuss and analyse the implications of current research for quality transitions impacting on infants, toddlers and young children, and their families / whānau.Demonstrate an understanding of the structures, complexity and diversity of families.Analyse social, political and cultural issues influencing families and whānau, including the relationship with societal changes over time.
Heather Stewart
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.
On-line course content LibraryStudentweb
Domestic fee $563.00
International fee $2,516.00
* 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 .