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Level 5
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15 Credits
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0.125 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$760 NZ Domestic
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Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
This course examines the framework and vision of the early childhood national curriculum, Te Whāriki. Ākonga will gain understanding of the Te Whāriki approach to learning and teaching and the importance of enacting curriculum that is meaningful, enjoyable, culturally responsive and inclusive for all tamariki.
This course also introduces ākonga to the importance of an integrated, holistic and bicultural curriculum approach for supporting infants, toddlers, and young children’s learning and development.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Explain the vision, principles, strands, goals and learning outcomes of Te Whāriki and its overall intent.
- Explain how play-based, culturally responsive and intentional pedagogies and strategies support infants, toddlers and young children’s learning and development.
- Discuss assessment, planning and evaluation approaches that are consistent with Te Whāriki.
Assessment
100% internal assessment
Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this course
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable internet and data plan.
If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.