EDTP315-10A (Y) Approved Start 2010 (New Plymouth)

Year 3 Teaching Practice 1

10 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 4 January 2010
End Date: Sunday, 2 January 2011
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

This is a 300 level compulsory course that provides opportunities for the practical application of the theoretical knowledge gained in College courses and is closely linked to Professional Studies 3. 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.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

1 Demonstrate professional qualities at a satisfactory level or above.
2 Demonstrate satisfactory progress towards achieving Year 3 competencies.
3 Demonstrate to a satisfactory standard the skills of reflective practice.
4 Demonstrate effective self management
5 Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by setting, reflecting upon and evaluating progress towards appropriate professional goals

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Mandy Coupe

Lecturer

Heather Stewart

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
EDTP315 - Teaching Practice 1 100% Teaching Practice Documentation; Student Report Book; Conference; Reflective Statements; Planning Sheets

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Arthur, Leonie; Programming and planning in early childhood settings ; 3rd ed; Thomson, 2005.

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.

Recommended Reading

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.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $375.00

International fee $1,676.00

* 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 .

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