Early Childhood Education Taster
A one-day taster course introducing secondary students (Year 11+) to the essentials of early childhood education teaching, including the ECE curriculum and career pathways.
NZ$75
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand Early Childhood Education as a Career
Gain insight into what a career as an ECE teacher involves and educational pathways to become one.
Familiarity with the ECE Curriculum
Learn about the Te Whāriki curriculum and its emphasis on holistic development of young children.
About This Course
The Early Childhood Education Taster at Wintec is a single-day experience for secondary students interested in exploring a career in early childhood education. Attendees gain insights into the teaching profession, student life at Wintec, the ECE curriculum (Te Whāriki), and the importance of educating and caring for young children. The course emphasizes holistic wellbeing, the significance of play, and the foundational concepts required for early childhood teaching. No direct work with children is involved on the day.
Course Content
- Introduction to the early childhood education teaching career
- Overview of the Te Whāriki early childhood curriculum
- Holistic wellbeing approaches for tamariki (children under five)
- Learning about the value of play in early childhood education
- Understanding the responsibilities and rewards of being an ECE teacher
- Insight into student life at Wintec
- Pathways to further study in ECE
Entry Requirements
Must be a secondary school student in Year 11 or above
Booking is required through school careers advisor
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