Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Ākonga will critically analyse barriers to learning and participation for diverse tamariki and whānau and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting an inclusive environment. There is a focus on collaboration with parents, whānau, community and other agencies to support the diversity and complexity of tamariki learning needs.

Ākonga will also continue to strengthen their cultural and language learning so that they feel confident and competent to work in culturally responsive ways with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Critically examine the impact of assumptions and beliefs about difference and diversity, including personal beliefs, impact on relationships, learning and teaching.  
• Describe the legislative, regulatory and professional policies related to children’s wellbeing and inclusion (e.g., child protection) and the implications for practice.
• Discuss the responsibilities of the early childhood kaiako in promoting tamariki rights and inclusion.
• Critically analyse current issues and debates related to diversity, the rights of tamariki and inclusion in early childhood education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Use critical theory and post-structural theory to examine their preparedness for supporting culturally relevant inclusive practice

Assessment

100% internal assessment 

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. 

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