Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

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About the Programme

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is a fulltime, centre-based programme. Integrating theory and practice relevant to early childhood teaching, students work with children on a weekly basis to develop their teaching capabilities and their understanding of the complexity of the role of an Early Childhood Teacher.

Programme Code	MN4481
Study Method	Full time
Qualification	MIT Degree
Duration	Three years
Applications	Close when programme is full
Start Dates	February and July
Level	7
Credits	360

Offered by

Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Education

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Applicants must be seventeen years of age or older at the start of the programme.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

Ability to meet the New Zealand Teachers Council requirements and entry standards (including language requirements and the potential to develop the qualities and dispositions to meet the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions on graduation);
Ability to relate to young children, their parents and family/whanau.

The above qualities will be assessed through an interview process. All applicants will be interviewed. The interview will be conducted by an Entry Committee which will consist of staff from the Department of Social Sciences.

Applicants must also have no criminal convictions which would preclude them from working with children in a position of trust and, no medical, physical, or psychological condition which could preclude working with children.
All applicants must have achieved at NCEA Level 3, a minimum of 42 credits of which 14 credits must come from two of the approved subjects at NCEA Level 3, and a further 14 credits from no more than two additional domains or approved subjects. For a list of approved subjects refer to the following website www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/secondary/6/62.html or contact the Department of Social Sciences, Early Childhood Programme Administrator on 09 968 8000 ext 7003 or 0800 10 10 30.

NOTE: Applicants from Year 12 will be considered if they have gained a total of at least 80 credits in four subjects at NCEA Level 2, with a minimum grade of "Merit" in at least half of the Achievement Standards for each subject. These applications must be supported by the applicant's school principal in writing.

Applicants also require literacy and numeracy credits as follows:

A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Maori of which 4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits in writing. Note: Where standards count for either reading or writing, an individual applicant may not count credits in both places.
A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau.
OR

For admission based on Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) taken in New Zealand, applicants will be required to meet the following standards:

A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved list at AS or A level;
A minimum D pass in IGCSE mathematics;
and a minimum E pass in AS English language or AS English literature.
OR

International Baccalaureate is a qualification offered by some secondary schools in New Zealand. The IB Diploma must have been completed (24 points minimum) before admission at entrance level may be granted.
OR

Special Admission Requirements:
A person may enrol for the first year of the degree if the Entry Committee is of the opinion that the applicant could undertake the programme with reasonable prospects of success at degree level. Applicants may apply for special admission if:

They have successfully completed the MIT "Preparation for Teaching" programme, with a minimum of a B Grade for the course "Communication Plus"; or
They have completed another preparation for tertiary/university course.

These applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Entry Committee. Applicants who do not have the minimum academic admission requirements, but who have relevant life and/or work experience, may apply for admission. Mature age admission will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Entry Committee who will evaluate the applicant's performance on the Numeracy and Literacy Entry Tests, personal attributes and the applicant's level of engagement with academic activity.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands of the academic version of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System.

Not exempted: EAL teaching candidates whose medium of instruction was fully in English in a university in a country (other than new Zealand or Australia ) where English is an official language, and who are graduates at degree level (7) would be required to meet the additional English language requirements of an IELTS assessment.

Exempted Case: EAL who had studied in New Zealand for a minimum of two years at secondary school, and who had eight, level 2 NCEA University Entrance literacy credits ( 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing), would be exempted from the requirement to meet an IELTS assessment.

Exempted case: EAL teaching candidates whose medium of instruction was fully in English in a New Zealand or Australian tertiary education organisation (TEO - university, polytechnic, institute of technology, wananga or PTE) and who are graduates at a degree level (7) or Higher, would not be required to meet the additional English language requirement.

Where there are concerns
Where the Manukau Institute of Technology Early Childhood Admissions Committee have concerns about an EAL teaching candidate's English language competency, they will require the candidate to complete an IELTS assessment and to meet the required level for entry to the programme.

Cost

$4,600 (annual average)

International Student Fees

$17,450 per year

Programme Summary

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) students will study the following courses:

Semester One

Building and Maintaining Relationships
Image of the Professional Early Childhood Teacher: Professional Practice 1
Spaces for Learning: Sustained Practicum 1
Well-being of Adults and Children

Semester Two

Holistic Development
Introduction to Reflective Practice: Professional Practice 2
Listening to Children: Sustained Practicum 2
Nga Tikanga

Semester Three

Building Community: Sustained Practice
Exploring Language and Languages
Exploring the Expressive Arts
Planning for Learning: Professional Practice 3

Semester Four

Active Learning in the Outdoors: Sustained Practicum 4
Exploring the World through Science and Mathematics
Philosophy in Action: Professional Practice 4
The World of Infant and Toddler

Semester Five

Making Creativity Visible
Pedagogy of Transitions: Sustained Practicum 5
Politics and Influences on Early Childhood Education:Past, Present and Future
Social Competence: Professional Practice 5

Semester 6

Management and Leadership: Professional Practice 6
Pedagogy of Diversity
People, Places, Things and Events
Practice-based Reasearch: Sustained Practicum 6

Sustained Practicum Requirements
All applicants, by the beginning of the programme, must provide a signed Letter of Support Form confirming they will be in paid or voluntary work with children, for a minimum of eight hours per week, on two days a week, for 12 weeks per semester, in a licensed early childhood centre, to meet the sustained practicum requirements.

Note: Assistance will be given with the process of finding a voluntary placement for a student who is not in paid or voluntary employment in a licensed early childhood centre.

Cross-credit directly to the third year of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
Registered teachers with a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) may be eligible to credit directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching).

To qualify, you must meet the general Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) entry requirements and meet the following additional criteria:

Hold a New Zealand Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Hold a current teacher registration
Have been in employment in an early childhood teaching role for at least three of the last five years
Be employed in a licensed early childhood centre either part-time or full-time for at least eight hours per week
Have a letter of support from current employer.

Graduates of Non-MIT Programmes
Graduates of non-MIT programmes may also apply for recognition of prior learning (see below). Applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Cross-credit
Applicants who believe they already have the experience or knowledge to achieve the learning outcomes of a course or courses may apply for cross-crediting of papers and/or seek credit for RPL.

Cross-crediting is carried out by the Bachelor of Education (ECT) Programme Leader.

If the application is successful this may reduce the number of courses required to gain the qualification.

Note: New Zealand Teachers Council limitations on RPL will apply.

Courses

902.516	Building and Maintaining Relationships
902.517	Well-Being of Adults and Children
902.518	Spaces for Learning: Sustained Practicum 1
902.519	Image of the Professional Early Childhood Teacher: Professional Practice 1
902.520	Holistic Development
902.521	Nga Tikanga
902.522	Listening to Children: Sustained Practicum 2
902.523	Introduction to Reflective Practice: Professional Practice 2
902.616	Exploring the Expressive Arts
902.617	Exploring Language and Languages
902.618	Building Community: Sustained Practicum 3
902.619	Planning for Learning: Professional Practice 3
902.620	Exploring the World Through Science and Mathematics in the Early Years
902.621	The World of the Infant and Toddler
902.622	Active Learning in the Outdoors: Sustained Practicum 4
902.623	Philosophy in Action: Professional Practice 4
902.719	Politics and Influences on Early Childhood Education; Past, Present and Future
902.720	Making Creativity Visible
902.721	Pedagogy of Transitions: Sustained Practicum 5
902.722	Social Competence: Professional Practice 5
902.723	Teaching for Social Justice
902.724	People, Places, Things and Events
902.725	Practicum Based Research: Sustained Practicum 6
902.726	Management and Leadership in Action; Professional Practice 6
902.727	Transition Course 1: Outdoor Physically Active Play and Biculturalism
902.728	Transition Course 2: Languages, Physically Active Play, Infants, Toddlers and Biculturalism

Further Training or Study

Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Masters of Education

Career Opportunities

Early childhood teacher, early childhood centre manager or owner, early childhood education lecturer.