EDEC265

Early Childhood Transitions

15 points

Occurrences

  • EDEC265-12YC1 (T) Year C First Half 2012 (Tauranga)
  • EDEC265-12YD2 (T) Year D Second Half 2012 (Tauranga) - Not Offered
  • EDEC265-12YD2 (Y) Year D Second Half 2012 (New Plymouth)

Description

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