Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) [GDipTchg(ECE)]
Teaching
A course by
Victoria University
A 10-month, full-time graduate diploma for those seeking to become confident early childhood teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand, with study based on Te Whāriki curriculum and practical placements in early childhood centers.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Kelburn, Wellington
It will take a total of 43 weeks
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Confident Early Childhood Teacher
Develop the skills and knowledge required to teach and support young children's learning in early childhood education settings.
Apply Te Whāriki
Gain a thorough understanding of and ability to implement the Te Whāriki early childhood curriculum of New Zealand.
Professional Teaching Certification
Be eligible for provisional teacher certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and able to teach in early childhood centres across the country.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at Victoria University of Wellington is an intensive, 10-month, full-time programme designed for those passionate about working with young children and supporting their early development. The programme emphasizes Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum, and includes three professional practice placements in early childhood centers. Students will strengthen their knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, practice using te reo Māori, and benefit from both academic and peer support. Graduates are eligible to teach in early childhood centers across New Zealand and to apply for provisional teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Early childhood learning and development based on Te Whāriki (NZ Early Childhood curriculum)
- Professional practice placements (3 blocks, totaling 15 weeks) in early childhood centers
- Strengthening knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership
- Use of te reo Māori in teaching practice
- Theory and practice integration in teaching
- Professional learning community engagement
- Academic mentoring
- Campus-based, block courses in Wellington
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Teaching
Early Childhood
Future employment opportunities might be
Early childhood teacher in New Zealand
Eligibility for provisional teacher certification
Early childhood teaching positions overseas