Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education
Teaching
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Prepares you to work as a trained teacher in early childhood education, deepening understanding of the curriculum, biculturalism, child development, and cultural diversity, with practical placements and high employability upon graduation.
NZ$8,842
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Become a trained early childhood teacher
Graduate ready to work in early childhood education and eligible to apply for teacher registration.
Deepen knowledge of Te Whāriki and child development
Understand and apply principles of Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum and theories of learning.
About This Course
This bachelor’s degree provides you with the qualifications to work as a trained early childhood teacher and apply for teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will study the national early childhood curriculum (Te Whāriki), develop an in-depth understanding of child development, biculturalism, and mātauranga Māori, and engage in practical placements with experienced professionals in early childhood centres. Graduates of this course are in high demand for roles in the early childhood sector.
Course Content
- Principles of the national early childhood curriculum (Te Whāriki)
- Child development and cultural diversity
- Biculturalism, te ao Māori, mātauranga Māori
- Early childhood centre placements (practicums)
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Theories of Learning
- New Zealand Context of Early Childhood Education
- Reflective Practice
- Curriculum in Action
- Language, Culture and Identity 1 / 2
- Literacies and the Arts
- The Language of the Early Childhood Centre
- Professional Practice 2, Applied Professional Practice 3A & 3B
- Science, Technology and Mathematics
- Place Based Education
- Mana Māori
- Social Justice and Advocacy
- Inquiry Methods and Methodologies
- Practitioner Inquiry
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Early Childhood TeacherEducational CoordinatorEducation Support Worker
Build skills in these industries
Education
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