In this course, you will be applying knowledge of te ao Māori and of learning and development theories to early childhood education practice. You will also be delving deeper into the philosophies of the strands of te Whāriki and applying models of reflection to your own ECE practice. Finally, you will co-ordinate the planning of a cultural event, showing effective communication with peers, colleagues, whānau and the local community.
| Credits | 30 |
| Learning Hours | 300 |
| Learning Outcome 1 (LO1) | Apply knowledge of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and Māori wellbeing models to the implementation of early childhood education practices in Aotearoa New Zealand. (6 credits) |
| Assessment | Written Assessment 02A1 (3 credits) Portfolio 02A4 (3 credits) |
| Learning Outcome 2 (LO2) | Apply learning and development theories and/or approaches to a range of learning activities for infants, toddlers and young children. (6 credits) |
| Assessment | Written Assessment 02A2 |
| Learning Outcome 3 (LO3) | Apply teaching strategies and resources related to each of the strands of te Whāriki and document the learning of infants, toddlers and young children. (6 credits) |
| Assessment | Portfolio 02A4 |
| Learning Outcome 4 (LO4) | Implement strategies to provide a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for the protection and care of tamariki in ECE (6 credits) |
| Assessment | Written Assessment (with documented evidence of practice) 02A3 |
| Learning Outcome 5 (LO5) | Communicate with peers, colleagues and the local community using cultural protocols including whanaungatanga and manaakitanga concepts (6 credits) |
| Assessment | Portfolio 02A4 |
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Welcome to Course 2 of the Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood and Care, Communities of Aotearoa New Zealand. This course has four assessments: three written assessments (02A1, 02A2, 02A3) and one portfolio (02A4)
Key topics studied in this course include:
- Implementing te ao Māori and te reo Māori in ECE.
- Māori, Pasifika and other models of wellbeing.
- Different communities living in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Family customs and beliefs about child-rearing and care of infants, toddlers and young children from a Māori perspective.
- Learning and development theories.
- Providing healthy, safe and inclusive environments.
