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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
In this online course, the focus will be on developing the capacity, confidence, and dispositions of young tamariki to use language in multiple forms for a range of purposes in the years prior to school and as they transition into formal schooling. The course will examine recent theory, research and the concepts that promote equitable outcomes for all tamariki that are foundational to literacy learning and teaching in the early years.
Ākonga will develop their understanding of literacy within Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum and learn to use a range of evidence-based practices to effectively support literacy learning of young tamariki. Child development theory underpins these practices. A focus will be on enabling ākonga to provide a connected, seamless learning experience for tamariki across the early years including those tamariki who have English as an Additional Language (EAL) prioritising oral language, discussion and inquiry to promote learning.
For more information watch the course introduction video below.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Discuss theoretical models and approaches to literacy and language learning in relation to young tamariki and Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Curriculum and other relevant government documents.
- Discuss how tamariki develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes about early literacy through play and thoughtful and intentional pedagogy, including tamariki who have English as an additional language.
- Apply literacy theory to supporting tamariki with disabilities or learning support needs.
Assessment
This course is 100% internally assessed
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.