Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Summary
This teaching degree prepares you to work as a trained teacher in early childhood education. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to apply for your teacher registration. And our graduates are in demand! Enthusiastic, motivated students often get job offers following their placements.
During your study you'll learn the principles of the national early childhood curriculum, Te Whariki. You'll deepen your understanding of child development and cultural diversity.
Biculturalism is embedded into the course and during the three years you build on your understanding and appreciation of the concepts of te ao Maori (Maori world view) and matauranga Maori (Maori knowledge).
As part of the course you spend time working at an early childhood centre – we find the placements for you! With supervision from qualified teachers you develop your confidence in planning for, and documenting, children’s learning, and prepare yourself for professional practice.
Our graduates are in demand, and enthusiastic, motivated students often get job offers following their placements.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Bachelor of Early Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education: Te Tohu Paetahi Whakaako Kohungahunga
Additional qualifications included:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Application for registration as a teaching in early childhood education.
TOPICS YOU'LL COVER
Year 1:
- Nga Ritenga Tahi: Professional Practice 1
- Te Whakatakinga Marautanga: Introduction to Curriculum
- Te Aronga Rangahau: Introduction to Research
- Nga Kohungahunga: Infants and Toddlers
- Nga Ritenga Rua: Professional Practice 2
- Nga Rereketanga-Ahurea: Diversity
- Te Reo me ona Piringa: Language and Literacy
- Te Puawai
Year 2:
- Te Horopaki Akoranga Kohungahunga: The Context of Early Childhood Education
- Nga Ritenga Toru: Professional Practice 3
- Putaiao/Hangarau: Science and Technology
- Nga Mahi Toi: The Arts
- Te Takoto o te Hapori Whanui: Outdoor and Community Environments
- Te Kawa o te Marae
- Te Puawai 2
Year 3:
- Te Kaihautu Matanga hei Kairangahau: The Professional Practitioner as a Researcher
- Nga Ritenga Whakaako: Professional Practice 4
- Aromatawai: Assessment and Planning
- Pangarau: Mathematics
- Te Ture Papori-Kotahitanga: Social Justice and Inclusion
- Rangahau 2: Practice Based Research
- Te Puawai 3
If you have already completed the Diploma in Early Childhood Education, you can finish this course in two years.
Entry criteria
- You must be 17 years old or older;
- If you are under 20 years old you must meet academic requirements for New Zealand University Entrance or equivalent, AND have four NCEA Level 2 (or higher) credits in both reading and writing;
- You must have evidence of academic ability (success at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) and ability to succeed. This may be demonstrated through personal references or testimonials of life and work experience; AND
- You are required to pass a literacy and numeracy test or provide other evidence demonstrating ability to NCEA Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy.
Additional Requirements
You must:
- submit and pass a police check and declare any criminal convictions before enrolment, AND
- provide two character references
English Language requirements:
You must have an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 (Academic).
Studying in NZ
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