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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:$842 NZ Domestic
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Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
In this course ākonga become familiar with concepts that are foundational to the learning and teaching of Numeracy, Mathematics and Science including the role of appropriate resources and approaches. This course presents how play-based learning and play-based teaching are applied in the early years in these curriculum areas.
A focus is collaboration with parents, whanau and communities in linking to Māori and Pacific scientific knowledges and contextualising learning experiences to the local context. The curricular links between Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum are explored.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Communicate a variety of theoretical perspectives relating to the early acquisition of science and mathematical concepts and numeracy skills with a specific focus on Māori and Pacific knowledges.
- Apply play-based learning and play-based teaching approaches to the teaching of Numeracy, Mathematics and Science in the early years.
- Apply appropriate teaching methodologies that recognise individual development and learning in order to broaden the deepen tamariki knowledge and develop their skills and dispositions in a positive manner.
Assessment
This course is 100% internally assessed.
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.