302ECE

Level 3 Early Childhood Education

Course Description

This course includes:
Trips to the Day Care and Early Childhood centers to practice the theory learnt in class.
Computer based learning.
Making resources to use in the early childhood setting.
Organize a play date for a group of children under five years of age.











Course Overview

Semester 1
US 10026 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of child development and learning and its relevance to ECE services
Credits: 5

Unit Standard 26707 Version 4
Describe the value of play and create resources for
children’s development and learning in an ECE service
Credits:4

Semester 2
29867 v1 Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whānau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service.
Credits:5
26708 v4 Develop respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service.
Credits: 4

Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to be taking three university approved subjects to be able to do the Bachelor of Education. NCEA Level 1 English – part of prerequisites for studying the certificate in Early childhood education

Pathway

Completion of this course will introduce students to the study of Education and to prepare students for entry into the Bachelor of Education to become a Teacher, Social Worker or Nurse.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10019 v7
NZQA Info
Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10026 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26707 v5
NZQA Info
Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26708 v5
NZQA Info
Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.