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This is a 300 level compulsory course which focuses on professional attributes required to enter and succeed, in the early childhood profession. Key components of this course include working collaboratively with others. Key components of this course include the role of the teacher, an understanding of current issues, relevant agencies and support services, and legal responsibilities of an early childhood teacher.
Learning OutcomesBy the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:1 Reflect on and discuss a range of professional competencies and qualities related to teaching in early childhood settings. 2 Identify and analyse professional roles and responsibilities that are part of a beginning teacher’s role. 3. Investigate the role of relevant agencies and support services which relate to infants, toddlers and young children and families/ whānau.
Either: (1) EDPS264 or (2) EDPS264 and EDTP214
Either: (1) EDTP315 and EDTP316 and EDTP317, or (2) EDTP373 and EDTP374.
Colleen Lockie
Heather Stewart
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
Required ReadingsArthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2005). Programming and planning in early childhood settings (3rd ed.). Australia: Nelson AustraliaCentre for Early Childhood Teacher Education (Current). EDPS376 Readings book. Christchurch: University of Canterbury College of Education.Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998. Ministry of Education. (1996). Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum. Wellington: Learning Media.Ministry of Education. (1998). Quality in action: Te mahi whai hua. Wellington: Learning Media.Ministry of Education. (2004). Kei tua o te pae: Assessment for learning: Early childhood exemplars. Wellington: Learning Media.Recommended Readings, Journals, Websites and Audio Visual ResourcesAll 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. Ministry of Education (2006) Ngá Arohaehae Whai Hua: Self-review guidelines for early childhood education. Wellington: Learning Media
Domestic fee $741.00
International fee $3,197.00
* 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 .