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This is a 100 level compulsory course which focuses on the on-going practical experience of working as a teacher in an early childhood setting. Students are expected to apply the knowledge gained in their College courses and respond to formative assessment of their practice in their practicum centre
By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Engage in critical reflection and discussion with lecturers about their demonstration of Year 1 competencies and professional qualities in their early childhood setting. Work collaboratively with visiting lecturers in evaluating practice. Maintain documentation of centre attendance.
EDPS154
Rita Rukuwai
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.
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.
Required texts:Centre of Early Childhood Teacher Education (current). BTchLn/DipTchLn Competencies. Author: University of Canterbury.Recommended Reading:All recommended readings, journals and audio visual resources are found in the Education Library. A current list (including websites) is available on Learn and from your course lecturer.On-line course content LibraryStudentweb
Domestic fee $563.00
International fee $2,516.00
* 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 .