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This is a 200 level compulsory course that focuses on the newest practical application of the theoretical knowledge in College courses and is closely linked to Professional Studies 2. Teaching Practice provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of the early childhood teacher in recognising and honouring the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the principles of Te Whaariki.
By the conclusion of the course students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth by setting, reflecting upon and evaluating progress towards appropriate professional goals.2. Demonstrate professional qualities at a satisfactory level or above.3. Demonstrate acheivement of Year 2 competencies consistently at a satisfactory level or above.4. Develop an understanding of administration skills related to the management of centres.5. Develop the ability to critically reflect on their teaching practice.6. Identify goals and strategies for developing competencies and professional qualities for EDTP316 and EDTP315.
EDTP213
EDPS264
Margy Taylor
Fran Strange
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 ; Ministry of Education, 1996.
All recommended readings, journals and audio visual resources are found in the Education Library.
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
This course is competency based.A student will receive both formative and summative assessment during their teaching practice. The first few days usually involve formative assessment, done informally through verbal feedback or on the written end-of-week report.The last week and final report summary in the Record Book will be summative. This feedback clearly indicates how you have responded to earlier feedback and to what extent your goals and competencies have been achieved. It is important to take time to discuss this with the Associate.
Students must not be absent from teaching practice for more than 2 days.In cases of unavoidable absence from a centre placement, students must inform the relevant administrator and the associate. If the absence is on the day of a visit, students must also inform the relevant visiting lecturer. This should be done before the due time of arrival at the centre, or as soon thereafter as possible.Make-up time is completed on consecutive days and this may occur during a student's holiday period. The student must consult with his/her Professional Practice Lecturer (PPL) regarding arrangements for completing time in the centre.The student may be required to make up any observations or other set tasks by a further visit to the centre in her/his own time. Arrangement to do this must be checked with the PPL and arranged with the associate.
Associates and students will be able to voluntarily complete an online evaluation survey at the completion of the course.Associates may contact the co-ordinator and lecturers at anytime.
An assessment meeting will be held involving the lecturers and course co-ordinator.
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for Students (2010).
Full participation in preparation activities for teaching practice.Full participation in the centre programme.
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically.
Each teaching practice must be passed before the student can advance to the next teaching practice.
Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.Aegrotat regulations make it unlikely that an Aegrotat Pass can be awarded for Professional Practice unless there are extreme circumstances.
Tauranga CampusThe Professional Practice Report book and associated documents must be placed in the Assignment box in the computer lab one week prior to the debriefing conference.New PlymouthThe Professional Practice Report book and associated documents must be placed in the Assignment box at 16 Bell St one week prior to the debriefing conference.
Domestic fee $595.00
International fee $2,750.00
* 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 .