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In this course ākonga critique various conceptual frameworks and theoretical ideas in English language and literacy and expand these within a multiliteracies approach to learning and teaching primary English. A major focus is on listening, reading, and viewing.
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.
This professional experience placement provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in a school/kura. Ākonga are introduced to pedagogical skills, bi-cultural practices, and professional behaviours to ensure inclusive and respectful relationships with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities.
This online course examines the bicultural partnership between Tangata Whenua and the Crown forged through Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what this means for its multicultural education settings.
This online ECE course provides you with an in-depth examination of the ethical principles and issues in research and teaching in Aotearoa.
In this online ECE course you will explore the theories of learning and development relevant to social and emotional competence and how these inform data gathering/assessment and teaching strategies and approaches.
This online ECE course introduces you to domain content knowledge within an integrated, negotiated and localised curriculum.
This online ECE course builds your competence and confidence in the use of te reo Māori, Pacific languages, New Zealand Sign Language and other languages in curriculum experiences.
In this online ECE course you will examine the importance of supporting tamariki, families and whānau facing adversity.
This professional experience placement further develops your knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in early learning services in Aotearoa New Zealand and your progression towards meeting Our Code Our Standards in a supported environment.