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This course provides students with the knowledge of the central roles of relationships and play in children's learning. The course will give an introduction to current theoretical debates related to early childhood curricula. Through the course students will develop their knowledge and understanding of early childhood curriculum document(s) in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand and apply this to their practice. The course aims to bring students to an understanding of how a range of domains can be brought together through a holistic and integrated approach to create meaningful learning experiences for all children.
On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Examine and reflect on the significance of relationships for the provision of rich curriculum experiences.Examine and reflect on the central roles of play in the lives and learning of children.Demonstrate a working knowledge of Te Whāriki, Te Whatu Pōkeka and other curriculum documents.Describe and demonstrate how a range of domains of learning can be brought together into an integrated programme within the Aotearoa/New Zealand context.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Benita Rarere-Briggs
Karen Turnock
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
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.
For further information see School of Social and Cultural Studies .