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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.
By 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.
EDSP264 or HOS approval
Either: (1) EDTP315 and EDTP316 and EDTP317, or (2) EDTP373 and EDTP374.
Colleen Lockie
Mandy Coupe , Heather Stewart , Mere Skerrett and Joeana Togiaso
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 texts and readings:All of the following resources are available for free download from the Ministry of Education website: www.lead.ece.govt.nzMinistry of Education (1996) Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa:Early childhood curriculum. Wellington:Learning MediaMinistry of Education (2006). Self review guidelines. Wellington:Learning MediaMinistry of Education (2008) Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres. Wellington:Learning MediaMinistry of Education (2008) Licensing Criteria for Hospital Based Education and Care Services Wellington:Learning MediaMinistry of Education (2008) Licensing Criteria for Home Based Services. Wellington:Learning MediaMinistry of Education (2002) Early Childhood Strategic Plan:Nga Huarahi Arataki (2002 – 2012) Wellington:Learning MediaEducation (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008This is available for free download from the Ministry of Education website:www.minedu.govt.nzMinistry of Education (2007) The New Zealand Curriculum for English-medium teaching and learning in years 1–13. Wellington:Learning MediaThis is available for free download Teachers Council website: www.teacherscouncil.org.nzNew Zealand Teachers Council & Ministry of Education (2009). Towards Full Registration: A support kit.Section One: Information for all teachersSection Two: Information for early Childhood teachersThis is available as a free download from the Crown public Health website: www.cph.co.nzMinistry of Health (2008). Eating for Healthy Infants and Toddlers 0-2These are available as a free download from the Landcare Research;Manaki Whenua website : www.landcareresearch.co.nzPlants in New Zealand Poisonous to ChildrenSafety in Pre-school CentresThis is available as a free download from the Standards New Zealand website: www.standards.co.nz:Supervised Early Childhood Facilities – playground equipment and surfacing handbook (2006)Recommended Reading:Ministry of Education (2004, 2005, 2007, 2009). Kei Tua o te pae/assessment for Learning: Early Childhood Exemplars. Wellington: Learning Media (Books 1-20)Ministry of Education (1996). Te Whariki: He Whariki Matauranga mo nga Mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early Childhood Curriculum. Wellington: Learning MediaOn-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 School of Teacher Education .