National Diploma in Teaching (Pasifika Early Childhood Education) - AUT University

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Following requests from Pasifika communities, the Ministry of Education consulted with Pasifika early childhood communities and has created this qualification that reflects Pasifika cultures, values, and aspirations, and is grounded in early childhood education pedagogy, theory and practice. There are increasing numbers of Pasifika children entering early childhood education centres and a growing need for qualified early childhood teachers.

The primary goal of this programme is to prepare teachers who are effective practitioners in early childhood settings, especially within centres that are characterised as Pasifika focused, or incorporate significant numbers of Pasifika children. This includes the preparation of beginning teachers who will be eligible to apply for provisional registration as teachers, and for teachers currently registered who wish to undertake professional development in Pasifika education.

Programme Code: ND0983
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: 6 Osterley Way, Manukau City
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits to include 12 Level 2 credits in English or Te Reo Māori or Te Reo Rangatira including 4 Level 2 credits in each of reading and writing
• CV, police clearance, interview and references
• Must meet New Zealand Teachers Council requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The programme aims to develop capable early childhood teachers who are knowledgeable and skilled in the philosophy and practices of teaching, and who have developed personal and professional qualities that demonstrate positive dispositions for the wellbeing of children, family/whānau and colleagues, especially within Pasifika contexts.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will be capable early childhood education teachers who are knowledgeable and skilled in the philosophy and practices of teaching, especially as these relate to Pasifika contexts. Career opportunities include:

• Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration
• Member of teaching team in a diverse range of early childhood education settings
• Management of an early childhood centre

FURTHER STUDIES

This programme has been structured so that graduates will be eligible to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) degree, with the need to undertake just one further semester of full time study.

PAPERS

ANY 360 POINTS FROM:
295121 Pasifika Professional Teaching I
295122 Pasifika ECE Curriculum I
295123 Teaching the Curriculum I
295124 Human Development and Learning I: Pasifika Perspectives
295125 Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education
295126 ECE In Aotearoa/New Zealand
296229 Pasifika Professional Teaching II
296230 Pasifika ECE Curriculum II
296234 Principles of Learning and Teaching
296235 Te Tiriti o Waitangi
296239 Teaching the Curriculum II
296240 Human Development and Learning II: Pasifika Perspectives
296241 ECE, Families and Communities
297347 Pasifika Professional Teaching III
297348 Pasifika ECE Curriculum III
297349 Teaching the Curriculum III
297368 Language and Languages in Pasifika ECE