Early Childhood Education
An early childhood teacher works collaboratively with families to support young children with their
learning, development and growth from birth to the age of six. The first years of a child’s life are important
developmental years, and as an early childhood teacher you will play a critical role in helping young
children with their learning, identity and exploration of the world around them. You can choose to study
the general Early Childhood Education programme or to specialise in working with Pacific children.
Bachelor of Education
(Teaching) Early Childhood
Education specialisation
Highlights
• This is an approved qualifcation for
professional certifcation in New Zealand.
• Gain the skills to work effectively with children
in their early years and to create positive
learning experiences for them.
• A strong emphasis is placed on gaining
practical experience in a range of early
childhood services.
In the first year you will:
• Learn about social and learning contexts
specifc to early childhood education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers during
your practicum placements in early childhood
services to develop your teaching practice.
• Be introduced to the study of education, the
New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te
Whāriki and effective teaching practice.
In subsequent years, the programme
includes:
• More advanced study of educational theory
and practice through lectures, tutorials and
group work
• Further practical experience within a range of
early childhood settings
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Bachelor of Education
(Teaching) Early Childhood
Education Pasifika
specialisation
Highlights
• This is an approved qualifcation for
professional certifcation in New Zealand.
• Gain the skills and knowledge to work
effectively with Pacifc children so you can
make a real impact on their learning and
development.
• A strong emphasis is placed on gaining
practical experience in a range of mainstream
and Pacifc-led early childhood services.
• Many of the courses embrace the different
cultures, values and heritage of Pacifc
people. In some courses, both English and
Pacifc languages are used as mediums of
instruction.
• Specialised academic and pastoral support
through our Pasifka Success team at the
Faculty of Education and Social Work to help
you achieve your academic best.
• Underpinned by the principles and practices
of Pacifc cultures and languages, creating a
comfortable and familiar environment.
In the first year you will:
• Learn about social and learning contexts
specifc to early childhood education with a
focus on young Pacifc children.
• Work alongside experienced teachers during
your practical placements in early childhood
services to develop your teaching practice.
• Be introduced to the study of education, the
New Zealand early childhood curriculum and
effective teaching practice.
In subsequent years, the programme
includes:
• More advanced study of educational theory
and practice through lectures, tutorials and
group work
• Further practical experience within a range of
early childhood settings including Pacifc and
mainstream early childhood settings
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programmes
Graduate Diploma in
Teaching (Early Childhood
Education)
Highlights
• A programme specifcally designed for people
who already hold a bachelors degree (in any
discipline) and want to enter into a career in
teaching children in their early years.
• A strong emphasis is placed on gaining
practical experience in a range of early
childhood services and centres.
• This is a one-year graduate programme to
become an early childhood teacher.
Note: This is an intensive programme equivalent
to 1.25 years of full-time study completed
within a 12-month period.
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2. Fees listed are for 2017 (for a full-time student) and
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Programme options Full-
time Part-time
Points
per
degree
Location
Practical
element
(weeks
approx)
Entry criteria 1 Start date
Indicative annual fee2
Domestic International
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early
Childhood Education)
1 Year Not available 150
(intensive)
Epsom 14 Bachelors degree (or
higher qualifcation)
Late Jan
2018
$9,245 $31,313
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early
Childhood Education specialisation
3
Years
Part-time study options
available. Note that practical
placements are full-time.
360 Epsom 21 Undergraduate entry
(pg. 18)
26 Feb
2018
$5,882 $27,779
Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
Early Childhood Education Pasifka
specialisation
3
Years
Not available 360 Epsom 20 Undergraduate entry
(pg. 18)
26 Feb
2018
$5,882 $27,779