It is recommended that students have a passion for care. Some experience with young children would be beneficial but is not required.
This course provides students with an introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education. Students will gain a good understanding of issues relating to the care and education of young children, with a focus on development, wellbeing, hygiene, nutrition, and behaviour. Students will learn strategies for developing positive relationships with young children and their families, and put those strategies into action on a work experience placement.
All assessments are internally assessed
Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Teacher Aide, Health Care Assistant