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This course provides the link between theory and early childhood centre practice. It will equip students with the skills to be ethical teachers and competent team members and will clarify for students the myriad of administrative tasks associated with early childhood teaching. The course will assist students in developing a professional framework for their work with children and adults in early childhood settings, with particular focus on a biculturally responsive framework for work with tamariki and whanau.
*Please note this course is only available to initial teacher education students. To enrol in this course you need to be accepted and enrolled in one of our Initial Teacher Education programmes.
On the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:Identify, articulate and evaluate their own philosophy of teaching.Critically reflect on your practice and how this is responsive to the bicultural heritage of whānau in Aotearoa New Zealand.Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the teacher as an advocate for young children.Reflect on your role as a collaborative teacher working with colleagues, relevant agencies, iwi and support services.Identify a range of issues related to being a professional teacher.Reflect on your practice in relation to aspects of difference and diversity and your role as a teacher in creating cultures of belonging.
TEPI361 and TEPP361
TEPP362
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Karen Turnock
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
Domestic fee $844.00
International fee $3,950.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .