OP7030 Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
A New Opportunity in Early Childhood Education
The Open Polytechnic Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) builds on learning covered in our certificate programmes. If you are approved for entry to the degree you can enrol directly in the degree.
If you already hold a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you may be able to upgrade to the degree programme from 2011. More information on this process will be available by the end of 2010.
In the meantime if you have any questions about the degree please contact Customer Services on freephone 0508 650 200 or email.
*Please Note* This Programme is not available for Online Enrolment.
Download a copy of the brochure for this programme, ( .pdf 451 kb) document will open in a new window.
Qualification
The Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a professional teaching degree at Level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to be competent, registered teachers in early childhood settings in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Programme structure
The degree programme consists of 18 courses of 20 credits each. All courses are compulsory and there are six courses (120 credits) at each level. The programme opens for new enrolments in level 5 from Trimester 2, 2010. From trimester 1, 2011 all courses will be available.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Contact Time | Prerequisite | 2010 Trimester Availability |
| Year 1 Level 5 | |||||
| 75100 | Research and Inquiry 1 | 20 | Trimester 2 | ||
| 75101 | Self in Society 1 | 20 | Trimester 2 | ||
| 75102 | Learning, Development and Culture 1 | 20 | Workshop | Trimester 2 | |
| 75103 | Tangata Whanua 1 | 20 | Noho marae | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75104 | Curriculum 1 | 20 | Trimester 2 | ||
| 75105 | Professional Practice and Pedagogy 1 | 20 | 5-week workshop practica | 75100 AND 75102 | Trimester2 |
| Year 2 Level 6 | |||||
| 75200 | Research and Inquiry 2 | 20 | 75100 | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75201 | Tangata Whenua 2 | 20 | Noho marae | 75103 | Expected from 2011 |
| 75202 | Learning, Development and Culture 2 | 20 | 75102 | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75203 | Self in Society 2 | 20 | 75101 | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75204 | Curriculum 2 | 20 | Workshop | 75104 | Expected from 2011 |
| 75205 | Professional Practice and Pedagogy 2 | 20 | Workshop practica | 75105 AND at least two Level 6 courses | Expected from 2011 |
| Year 3 Level 7 | |||||
| 75300 | Curriculum 3 | 20 | 75204 | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75301 | Learning, Development and Culture 3 | 20 | Noho marae | 75201 AND 75202 | Expected from 2011 |
| 75302 | Professional Practice and Pedagogy 3 | 20 | Workshop practica | 75205 | Expected from 2011 |
| 75303 | Self in Society 3 | 20 | 75203 | Expected from 2011 | |
| 75304 | Research and Inquiry 3 | 20 | Workshop | 75200 AND 75302 | Expected from 2011 |
| 75305 | Professional Practice and Pedagogy 3B | 20 | Practica | 75302 | Expected from 2011 |
For a full description of all courses see the Course outlines section in the brochure.
Fees
Download the fee schedule for 2010
Level of study
Level 5-7 (Find out about levels of study).
Hours of study
All courses have a credit value that helps you work out how much study time is needed. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study this means per week, divide the total study hours by the enrolment period.
For example, if you enrol in a 20-credit course over a trimester (17 weeks), you will need to complete about 11–12 (200 ÷ 17) hours of study per week.
Application Process
The Degree is run on a trimester basis, with two intakes per year. Entry into the degree is subject to a selection process which has three parts – a written application, short listing and an interview.
Application for the degree does not guarantee you entry into the programme, as spaces are limited. To apply for entry you must:
1. Complete and return the following documents in the enclosed reply-paid envelope:
- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Application for entry form
- Ministry of Justice form
- Verified documents as specified.
2. Provide us with two recent character referees. One referee should preferably be your most recent employer.
Referees cannot be members of your family.
To do this give the Referees report and a reply-paid envelope to each of your referees to complete. They need to return these confidential reports to us directly, before the application close off date.
3. Once we have received your application we will be in touch to acknowledge receipt of your application, to let you know if your application has been shortlisted and to arrange an interview. Interviews are held throughout New Zealand and we will try to arrange a location near to your home address. You will need to cover any travel expenses incurred for attending the interview.
Other Information
Student teachers must:
- Complete 20 workshop days and attend 5 tutorial sessions during the course of their study
- Workshop schedules are sent out to students at the beginning of each Trimester
- It is essential to enrol in workshops at the same time as enrolling in courses.
If you would like an assessment of your prior learning, go to our Recognition of Previous Learning web pages.
Assessment of Prior Learning
The Open Polytechnic has a contract with the Ministry of Education to provide a limited number of Assessments of Prior Learning free of charge.
Contact the programme co-ordinator for more details.
What do I do now?
Request a copy of the brochure
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email.
