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This is a 100 level compulsory course in which students prepare for working with children alongside other adults in early childhood settings. It introduces regulatory requirements, issues and practices in early childhood settings and the concept of reflective practice. A central focus of this course is the development of professional competence and qualities for early childhood professionals.
By the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:1 Reflect on their own teaching, and the BTchLn (Early Childhood) professional qualities and competencies.2 Discuss early childhood education in Aotearoa/New Zealand including an overview of early childhood education settings and services, regulatory requirements and concepts of quality.3 Recognise their existing belief systems and describe the implications of these for their role as a teacher
Either: (1) EDTP106 and EDTP107 and EDTP108 or (2) EDTP156
Donna Williamson-Garner
Arthur, Leonie; Programming & planning in early childhood settings ; 4th ed; Thomson, 2008.
Cahill, Margaret. , New Zealand; Ngā arohaehae whai hua = Self-review guidelines for early childhood education ; Ministry of Education :, 2006.
Dreaver, Kate. et al; Kei tua o te pae : assessment for learning : early childhood exemplars ; Published for the Ministry of Education by Learning Media, 2004.
MacNaughton, Glenda. , Williams, Gillian; Techniques for teaching young children : choices for theory and practice ; 3rd ed; Pearson Education Australia, 2009.
New Zealand; Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008 ; Published under the authority of the New Zealand Government, 2008.
New Zealand; Providing positive guidance : guidelines for early childhood education services ; Ministry of Education, 1998.
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 ; Learning Media, 1996.
O'Connor, Angela. , Diggins, Cathy; On reflection : reflective practice for early childhood educators ; Open Mind Publishing, 2002.
Greenman, James T. , Stonehouse, Anne, Schweikert, Gigi; Prime times : a handbook for excellence in infant and toddler programs ; 2nd ed; Redleaf Press, 2008.
Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998 (Available electronically in Education Library.)All recommended readings, journals, and audio visual resources are found in the Education Library. A current list (including websites) is available on StudentNet and from your course lecturer.On-line course content LibraryStudentweb
Domestic fee $750.00
International fee $3,354.00
* 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 Centre for Professional Practice and Partnerships .