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Level 7
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30 Credits
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0.25 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$1,520 NZ Domestic
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Workload - Approximately 19 hours per week
This online course provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in early learning services, basing their practice on Our Code Our Standards
The course focuses on the practical implications of equity, diversity and inclusion in early learning services. A major focus will be on supporting diversity and developing inclusive strategies and practices. Ākonga will develop skills in culturally responsive planning, assessment and pedagogy, working alongside whānau and communities to meet the diverse learning needs of tamariki.
Ākonga will become familiar with the local community and environment and understand how this affects the locally designed curriculum.
Over the course of their practicum, ākonga will take increasing initiative and responsibility in their role as Kaiako.
Ākonga who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and contribute to te reo Māori me ōna tikanga practices relevant to early learning services.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours that develop inclusive, respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with tamariki and their families, whānau and communities
- Collaboratively implement the daily programme including routines, transitions, experiences, policies, procedures and mandated requirements.
- Design and adapt learning experiences and programmes that are consistent with Te Whāriki and draw on the funds of knowledge and diverse cultural backgrounds of tamariki.
- Apply knowledge of teaching techniques to promote tamariki learning.
- Use reflection, evidence and inquiry to support or challenge own practice.
Assessment
100% internal assessment and includes a practicum.
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.