EDTP373-09A (D) Approved Start 2009 (Distance)

Professional Practice 4

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 5 January 2009
End Date: Sunday, 3 January 2010
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 which focuses on integrating and applying the theoretical knowledge of BTchLn courses in early childhood centre settings, and provides the opportunity for knowledge to be applied in a holistic way. The course is closely linked to Professional Studies 3. Associate teachers assist the College to assess students' developing competence as a teacher.

Learning Outcomes

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

1 Demonstrate professional attributes at a satisfactory level or above.
2 Demonstrate development towards achieving year 3 competencies.
3 Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on their teaching experiences.
4 Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of the early childhood professional in recognising and honouring the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
5 Identify goals and strategies for continuing to develop the professional attributes and competencies for EDTP374.

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Course Coordinator

Colleen Lockie

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assignment 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.

Available electronically in Education Library; Education (Early Childhood Centres) Regulations 1998 ;

Berk, Laura E; Child development ; 7th ed; Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2006.

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.

Greenman, James T. , Stonehouse, Anne; Prime times : a handbook for excellence in infant and toddler programs ; Longman, 1997.

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

Ministry of Education; Nga Arohaehae Wha Hua: Self-review guidelines for early childhood education ; Learning Media, 2006.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $533.00

International fee $2,375.00

* 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 .

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