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Level 6
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15 Credits
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0.125 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online only
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$760 NZ Domestic
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Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
In this online ECE course you will examine the importance of supporting tamariki, families and whānau facing adversity
You will build on your understandings of the importance of a partnership approach to working with families and communities. You will learn about your legislative, regulatory and professional obligations to respond to concerns regarding risk of harm to tamariki (children).
There is a focus on collaboration with parents, whānau, community and other agencies to support the diversity and complexity of tamariki learning needs.
You will strengthen your understanding of why high-quality early childhood education is essential to improving wellbeing and learning outcomes for tamariki.
Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of providing a high-quality teaching and learning environment for all tamariki and whānau, and the effects of poor-quality education and care.
- Examine the legislative, regulatory and professional policies related to child protection and the implications for practice.
- Evaluate pedagogical approaches used to understand and manage the diversity and complexity of the learning and care needs of tamariki.
Assessment
100% internal assessment
Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this course
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable broadband internet and a data plan
Find out more about online learning
If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.