Identity, Language and Culture 3

EDU715

This online course contributes to ākonga understanding the importance of bilingual/bicultural and multilingual/multicultural environments for supporting identity, learning and development of tamariki.

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    Level
    7
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    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $717 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us

Ākonga will continue to strengthen their cultural and language learning (including te reo Māori, Pacific languages, New Zealand Sign Language, and other languages) so that they feel confident and competent to work in culturally responsive ways with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities.  This course requires ākonga to think critically about their roles and responsibilities in supporting cultural and linguistic diversity in the early years, about bias and their role in promoting social justice

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Critically reflect on the relationship between the role of the kaiako, partnerships with parents, whānau and communities, and quality outcomes for tamariki.
  • Analyse the significance of recognising, respecting, and supporting tamariki language and culture is l to promoting identity, learning and development.
  • Evaluate and apply a range of strategies to support the cultural and linguistic diversity of tamariki within everyday curriculum.

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.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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2025
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  •  
    Level
    7
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $717 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites

    If you need to discuss prerequisites for this course
    contact us