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This is a 300 level compulsory course which focuses on integrating and applying the theoretical knowledge of courses in the BTchLn in early childhood centres. The course is closely linked to Professional Studies 3. Students will demonstrate effective self-management and the full range of professional qualities and competencies necessary in a beginning early childhood teacher.
By the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:1 Achieve all professional attributes consistently at a level expected of a beginning teacher.2 Achieve all Year 3 competencies consistently at a level expected of a beginning teacher. 3 Critically reflect on personal involvement in all areas of competence throughout the professional practice. 4 Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of the early childhood professional in recognising and honouring the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.5 Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by setting and achieving professional goals.
EDTP373
EDMI363 and EDPS376
Ali Wegner and Ali Wegner
Arthur, Leonie; Programming and planning in early childhood settings ; 3rd ed; Thomson, 2005.
Available electronically in Education Library; Education (Early Childhood Centre) 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.
Suggested Websites:www.tki.org.nz/e/community/gifted/www.gifted-children.com/www.nagc.orgwww.homestead.com/nzagcwww.worldgifted.orgwww.hoagiesgifted.org
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 .