Course Description

This qualification prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of early childhood teaching. NZTC students gain the skills and knowledge needed to practice with confidence in a diverse socio-cultural context and are eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Study Highlights Summary

Program Overview

• Modern approaches to child development.
• Early childhood assessment, planning and teaching grounded in play-based curriculum.
• Research, professional practice and leadership.
• Teaching in culturally diverse contexts.

Highlights

• Developed specifically to meet the demands of the early childhood sector.
• Equips you with all the tools needed to become an effective early childhood teacher.
• You become a confident and resourceful practitioner able to work in a diverse range of early childhood contexts.

Entry Criteria

Please refer to full entry criteria details on the NZTC website.

https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/early-childhood-education/entry-criteria

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