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This is a 200 level compulsory year long course covering issues and practices in early childhood centres. It is closely linked with the practical experience which students will have in early childhood settings during teaching practice. The threads which are included in this course are the Treaty of Waitangi and bicultural development; gender equity and multiculturalism; the particular needs of infants, toddlers and young children; (and will be addressed through the use of Te Whaariki: Early Childhood Curriculum).
This is a 200 level compulsory year long course covering issues and practices in early childhood centres. It is closely linked with the practical experience which students will have in early childhood settings during teaching practice.The threads which are included in this course are the Treaty of Waitangi and bicultural development; gender equity and multiculturalism; the particular needs of infants, toddlers and young children; (and will be addressed through the use of Te Whāriki: Early Childhood Curriculum).Rationale In order to work effectively with children and adults in early childhood settings students need to learn how to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in courses into their practice. This course is designed to meet these needs.
By the end of this course successful students will be able to:1 Demonstrate and reflect on professional competencies, qualities and issues that pertain to practical work in early childhood centres.2 Analyse features of the early childhood programmes and identify implications for quality practice
EDPS154
Either: (1) EDTP212 and EDTP213 and EDTP214, or (2) EDTP263 and EDTP264.
Kerry Purdue
Glynne Mackey and Fleur Harris
Arthur, Leonie; Programming and planning in early childhood settings ; 3rd ed; Thomson, 2005.
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.
Greenman, James T. , Stonehouse, Anne; Prime times : a handbook for excellence in infant and toddler programs ; Longman, 1997.
Ministry of Education; Desirable objectives and practices (DOPs) ; Wellington, 1996.
Ministry of Education; Te Whaariki: he Whaariki Matauranga mo nga Mokopuna o Aotearoa Early Childhood Curriculum ; 1996; Wellington, Learning Media, 1996.
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.
Domestic fee $697.00
International fee $3,004.00
* 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 .