Level 3 Early Childhood Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.
This course expands on the knowledge and skills taught in the Level 2 ECE course. Students will develop a deep understanding of child development, communication strategies and types of ECE services available in New Zealand. Students will unpack the Early Childhood Curriculum and use this document to create play based learning experiences for young children's development.
This course links to the Social and Community Services Sector pathway and encompasses these sector related careers: early childhood education, primary teaching, nursing, nannying, babysitting, flight attendant and parenting. Students can gain credits towards the Level 3 National Certificate in Early Childhood and the Level 5 National Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Pathway to tertiary study.
Who would be interested in this course?
Students with an interest in the wellbeing and education of young children is required.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of mokopuna/children's holistic development and learning in an early childhood setting
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Term: 1, Week: 8
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Describe respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with mokopuna/children in an early childhood setting
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Term: 3, Week: 8
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Describe and compare a range of ECE services and philosophies in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Term: 2, Week: 3
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Demonstrate knowledge of whānau/families and cultural diversity strategies in an early childhood setting
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Term: 3, Week: 2
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Describe Te Whariki: He whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa Early Childhood Curriculum
Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-29, Week: 2024-06-29