ECE201

Early Childhood Education - Te Mātauranga Kōhungahunga

Course Description

This course is intended for students who are wanting to be involved in Early Childhood Education and working with children from 0-6 years old.

Students will join the Early Childhood Engagement Programme (ECEP) to learn a wide range of both theory and practical skills associated with caring and educating young children. There is also the opportunity to use these skills in real-life situations while on their practicum in an Early Learning Service within the community. 

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 29
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 23091 v6
NZQA Info

Communicate in the workplace using conversational te reo Māori and waiata


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29852 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29856 v3
NZQA Info

Describe and demonstrate care practices for infants and toddlers


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29857 v2
NZQA Info

Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29858 v2
NZQA Info

Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29859 v2
NZQA Info

Describe values and beliefs that inform a personal approach to the learning and care of young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29861 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0