Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) MTchgLn(EC)
Teaching
A course by
University of Auckland
Become a qualified early childhood education teacher with this intensive, cohort-based one-year initial teacher education masters programme, leading to teacher registration and a rewarding career in early childhood education.
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Core skills this course teaches
Qualified for teacher registration
Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Develop understanding of high-quality learning and teaching
Participants gain knowledge and critical understanding of relational and inclusive pedagogies, and curriculum responsive to children, whānau and communities.
About This Course
The Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) prepares graduates for impactful early childhood education careers. Designed for those holding a prior degree, this intensive, research-based, and practicum-focused programme develops strong theoretical and practical knowledge of child learning and teaching. With 11 core courses, including two practicum placements in early childhood centres, students benefit from expert staff and cohort-based learning. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. The programme is available full-time (one year) or part-time (two years) and is delivered at fixed times through a blend of on-campus courses and practicum placements.
Course Content
- The Early Years Teacher
- Practice 1: Early Childhood (practicum)
- Relational Worlds of Children
- Investigation and Exploration
- Literacies, Languages, Cultures
- Creative Arts in the Early Years
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Te Ao Māori
- Advanced Study in Education
- Practice 2: Early Childhood (practicum)
- Inclusive Early Education
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate degree from a recognised university
Build towards these roles
Early Childhood Education teacher (registered)Teaching roles in early childhood centresOther education sector roles relating to early childhood
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