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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.
Reflect on and discuss a range of professional competencies and attributes related to teaching in early childhood settings.Identify and analyse professional roles and responsibilities that are part of being a beginning teacher.Investigate the role of relevant agencies and support services which relate to infants, toddlers, and young children and their families/whanau.
EDSP264 or HOS approval
Either: (1) EDTP315 and EDTP316 and EDTP317, or (2) EDTP373 and EDTP374.
Lynda Boyd
Heather Stewart
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 A range of additional resources will be available on the Learn site.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 Media
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will results. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
The assignments are graded against the University A+ to E scale. Satisfactory completion of each assignment to at least a C grade is required to pass this course.
Attendance is expected at all class sessions. Insufficient attendance in a course may make the student ineligible for teaching practice.
Students will be able to voluntarily complete online evaluation survey at the completion of the course.
An assessment meeting will be held involving the lecturers and course co-ordinator.
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for students.
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Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically. The student must contact the lecturer by email at least 48 hours prior to the due date. An extension form is to be completed by the student, signed by the lecturer and attached to the assignment when submitted.
If work meets most (but not all) of the criteria required to pass, the student may be given the opportunity to resubmit an assessment to bring it to a passing standard. Resubmissions are restricted to work that is originally submitted on or before the due date. Late assignments will not be considered for resubmission. The original work and marking sheet must be attached to the resubmitted version. There will be no resubmits for assessment (test) on this course.
Refer to the Assessment Guidelines for students (2010).
All assignments are to be submitted in the student assignment box and will be returned via their student file.
Domestic fee $794.00
International fee $3,667.00
* 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 .