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This course will develop students' competence in oral and written te reo Maori, their understanding of Maori concepts and tikanga Maori as a foundation for working in early childhood and an understanding of second language acquisition approaches in order that they can apply these appropriately in an early childhood context.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:Demonstrate a beginning level of proficiency in a te reo Māori language learning pathway appropriate to an early childhood settingDemonstrate an understanding of the use and application(s) of tikanga Māori in an early childhood settingActively participate in and adhere to marae-based tikanga including noho maraeApply an understanding of key theories of second language acquisition and related teaching approaches to support the learning to te reo Māori as a second language for childrenFor further details see http://www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/coursegroups/graddiptchlnec.shtml
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Ngaroma Williams
Key Date:Noho Marae – Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July 2026.(This overnight field trip has a compulsory attendance component)
Contribution to Our Code Our StandardsTECE359 contributes to Our Code Our Standards in its entirety.
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The assignments are graded against the University scale A+ to E. Satisfactory completion of the course overall to at least a C- grade is required in order to pass the course. All assessments must be submitted.Grading ScaleGrade GPA Value MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89.99A- 7 80 – 84.99B+ 6 75 – 79.99B 5 70 – 74.99B- 4 65 – 69.99C+ 3 60 – 64.99C 2 55 – 59.99C- 1 50 – 54.99D 0 40 – 49.99E -1 0 – 39.99The score for each assessment item will be aggregated for the final grade. Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education Assessment Guidelines. Final grades will be calculated and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.
Under exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. There is, however, a limit to the length of time that an extension can be granted and this should be negotiated with the course coordinator in the first instance. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Extensions are not granted automatically to students. Requests for extensions should be emailed to the course coordinator at least two days prior to the due date for the assignment. Relevant evidence such as a medical certificate or a letter from a counsellor may be required in order for the course coordinator to make a decision about whether or not to grant an extension.Extensions will not be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of work being due at about the same time. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that they can meet their assessment deadlines.
Domestic fee $948.00
International fee $4,263.00
* 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.
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