Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Level 7)
Teaching
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Get prepared for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Study with MIT to learn the hands-on skills you need to teach in a range of early childhood settings.
NZ$7,700
inc GST
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Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
NZ$7,700
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Practical teaching skills in early childhood education
Students will develop hands-on teaching skills and practical methods for effectively educating young children in various early childhood settings.
Cultural competency and inclusive practices
Learners will implement culturally responsive teaching practices incorporating Māori and Pasifika worldviews, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Professional identity and inquiry-based learning
Graduates will reflect on and develop their professional teacher identity and engage in ongoing self-reflective inquiry to improve their teaching practice.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) (Level 7) programme at Manukau Institute of Technology prepares students for a professional career in early childhood education. It provides significant hands-on experience in early childhood settings, incorporating flexible study options to accommodate lifestyle and work commitments. The programme includes extensive practical placements and prepares graduates for provisional practicing certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Students also develop cultural teaching practices including Māori and Pasifika worldviews. The programme consists of 360 credits over 3 years full-time (or up to 6 years part-time).
Course Content
- Principles and practices of Manaakitanga and Whānaungatanga
- Professional Inquiry: Effective early childhood teaching and teacher identity
- Children's well-being and development from conception to six years
- Collaborative assessment and reflective teaching practice
- Infant and toddler care and education
- Expressive arts in early childhood
- Early childhood curriculum focusing on language, literacy, numeracy and science
- Learning environments and outdoor education
- Contemporary education and social justice issues in early childhood
- Self-reflective practice and personal change
- Supporting collaborative community learning and inquiry
- Management and leadership in early childhood education including Code and Standards preparation
Entry Requirements
Be 17 years or older at programme start
Meet English Language Competency requirements as per Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand or NZQA standards
Satisfy Children’s Act 2014 criteria prior to entry
Complete selection interview by registered teachers
Pass literacy and numeracy diagnostic tests
Submission of educational and language proficiency evidence
Completion of criminal vetting and health declarations
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Early childhood teacherEarly childhood centre managementHome-based care coordinator
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