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.
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Level5
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Credits15
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Cost$717 NZ Domestic
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EFTS0.125
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Delivery typeOnline only
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Teaching weeks 16 weeks
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Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying
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
To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
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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.
Work towards
You can do this course as part of these qualifications:
Diploma
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