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This online course examines the historical context in which te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed and how the effects of colonialism have impacted education and other outcomes for Māori. Ākonga will analyse why education inequalities for Māori learners and their whānau need to be urgently addressed and how they can bring about change in their professional roles.

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

This course examines the values, principles, theories, policies and practices that contribute to inclusion and provides ākonga with knowledge and understandings to support the wellbeing, diversity and uniqueness of all learners and families in early learning services.

In this course ākonga investigate and critically examine a range of issues that influences the learning and development of infants, toddlers and young children. Ākonga will critically evaluate and reflect on theories of learning and development from post-structural, critical and cultural perspectives and consider the implications for the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children. They will also consider the significance of the early years on future lifespan development.

This online course provides the opportunity for critical analysis of current issues and debates related to curriculum approaches for infants, toddlers and young children including antibias, transitions, continuity of learning, school and community partnerships, and innovations in the field. Ākonga will develop knowledge, skills and strategies to critically defend an informed pedagogical position and contribute to early childhood curriculums and future policy directions for early childhood education.

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

This online course critically analyses the barriers to learning and participation for children with disabilities and additional learning needs in early learning services. The concepts of equity and advocacy are investigated in relation to the rights of the child as articulated in United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC), United Nations Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNRIP) and New Zealand legislation and policy documents. Ākonga will develop understandings, knowledge and pedagogies so that they can identify and respond inclusively to ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs.

This professional experience placement enables ākonga to apply their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in early learning services in Aotearoa New Zealand and to demonstrate Our Code Our Standards in a supported environment.

This professional experience placement enables ākonga to fully demonstrate they have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work in early learning services in Aotearoa New Zealand and can meet Our Code Our Standards in a supported environment

This course builds on ākonga understanding of high-quality early childhood teaching. Ākonga will continue to develop their understanding of the Te Whāriki approach to learning and teaching, including assessment and planning approaches.