Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) GradDipTchg(ECE)
Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
A one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) postgraduate diploma that prepares students with an existing degree to become qualified early childhood educators, with a curriculum grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Core skills this course teaches
Become an effective early childhood teacher
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to support the learning and development of children from birth to five years in diverse early childhood settings.
Apply theory to practical teaching
Undertake three practicum placements totalling 17 weeks, applying classroom learning under experienced teacher supervision.
About This Course
This programme equips graduates with the expertise to teach early childhood education (birth to 5 years) in New Zealand and internationally. It combines theory, practicum experience in early childhood centres, and study of the New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki. Students will gain practical skills, knowledge of pedagogies appropriate for diverse learners, and grounding in Te Ao Māori and te reo Māori. Graduates are eligible to apply for provisional certification as an early childhood teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Professional Practice and Practicum Placements (17 weeks total)
- Early Years Pedagogy
- Relational Worlds of Children
- Creative Arts in Early Years
- Investigation and Exploration
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Languages, Literacies, and Cultures
- Te Ao Māori
- Te Reo Māori
- English Language Competency
- Education after Society
Entry Requirements
A completed bachelor's degree
Applicants must meet University of Auckland admission requirements
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