Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7)
Schedule
Duration
3 years full time or
6 years part-time
Delivery
Blended or online
Campus
New Lynn
Credits
360
Fees Domestic
Available on request
Fees International
Available on request
Start your journey toward becoming a qualified early childhood teacher with the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7). Designed for school leavers, learners with prior ECE qualifications, and those making a career change, this degree combines theory, research, and practicum experience to develop skilled and reflective kaiako. Explore bicultural practice, inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming teaching, and the holistic learning and wellbeing of young children. Graduates meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Standards for the Teaching Profession and can apply for teacher registration and the Tōmua Provisional Practising Certificate, ready to teach and lead with confidence in ECE settings across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Credit 15
BTECE5001
Te Whāriki and Early Childhood Regulations
Credit 15
BTECE5002
Child Development and Wellbeing
Credit 15
BTECE5003
Te Tiriti based Early Childhood Education
Credit 15
BTECE5004
Professional Practice 1
Credit 15
BTECE5005
Family Community and Society
Credit 15
BTECE5006
Curriculum Studies: Communication/Mana Reo
Credit 15
BTECE5007
Introduction to Research
Credit 15
BTECE5008
Professional Practice 2 – Pūtake
Credit 15
BTECE6001
Curriculum Studies: Exploration/Mana Aotūroa
Credit 15
BTECE6002
Infants and Toddlers
Credit 15
BTECE6003
Tangata Whenua
Credit 15
BTECE6004
Professional Practice 3
Credit 15
BTECE6005
Approaches and Philosophies in ECE
Credit 15
BTECE6006
Effective Planning, Assessment and Evaluation
Credit 15
BTECE6007
Inquiry-based Teaching
Credit 15
BTECE6008
Professional Practice 4
Credit 15
BTECE7001
Curriculum Studies: Contribution/Mana Tangata
Credit 15
BTECE7002
Advocacy in ECE
Credit 15
BTECE7003
Curriculum Studies: Domains of Knowledge
Credit 15
BTECE7004
Professional Practice 5
Credit 15
BTECE7005
Leading Learning Intentionally
Credit 15
BTECE7006
Research Methods in ECE
Credit 30
BTECE7007
Professional Practice 6 – Culminating Integrative Assessment
Applicants enrolling in the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) must have one of the below:
- University Entrance (UE) (NCEA, Cambridge or International Baccalaureate) or equivalent including 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects, and 5 credits each at Level 2
- or above in reading and writing, and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above in numeracy
- A recognised equivalent Level 4 qualification from New Zealand or overseas
- NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4)
- NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 5) may meet academic requirements for entry directly into Year 2 of the programme. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- If English or Te Reo Māori is not an applicant’s first language, they must provide evidence of an Academic IELTS score issued within the last two years of at least 7.0 in each component of the test.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Integrate theoretical, curriculum and assessment knowledge to collaboratively design, implement and adapt learning that promotes learner agency and improves outcomes for diverse learners
- Apply inquiry and critical self‑reflection to participate in a continuous cycle of professional growth
- Develop and maintain a positive, relationally safe and inclusive learning culture, where all learners’ identities, languages and cultures are valued
- Apply knowledge of Te Whāriki to design, implement and evaluate play‑based learning, using inclusive aromatawai/assessment for learning processes that provide ongoing feedback and clear next steps to children and their families/whānau, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships and supporting quality teaching
- Apply culturally responsive communication to build trusting, Te Tiriti‑honouring partnerships and professional relationships with learners, colleagues, families/whānau and wider communities
- Promote inclusive, equitable and socially just pedagogy and environments that uphold children’s rights
- Practise in ways that are professional, ethical, socially and environmentally responsible, giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and Te Ao Māori through decisions about curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural and diverse society
- Develop cultural capability by actively using te reo me ngā tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori to design learning and assessment that affirms identity and fosters success as Māori
- Integrate child development theories, Te Whāriki, the history of ECE in Aotearoa New Zealand and Te Tiriti o Waitangi expectations to formulate and articulate a coherent personal and professional philosophy
- Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, documentation, collegial collaboration, leadership, and research through ethical and inclusive approaches to early childhood education.
- Early childhood kaiako
- Visiting kaiako
- Leadership and management roles in ECE
- Corporate roles in education
- ECE business owner
- Home-based ECE coordinator
- Home-based ECE provider
- Curriculum leader
- Consultant
- Researcher
Broaden your ECE opportunities
Through a minimum of 120 days of practicum across a variety of ECE settings, you’ll apply theory to real teaching, build professional relationships, and grow as a culturally responsive kaiako. Each year builds on the last, so you’ll develop your knowledge and skills progressively, supported by experienced teachers informed by current research and policy. Upon graduating, you’ll meet the Teaching Council’s Standards for the Teaching Profession and be ready to apply for teacher registration, opening the door to roles such as early childhood kaiako, curriculum leader, home-based ECE coordinator, or ECE business owner. If you’d like to keep learning, this qualification also provides a pathway into postgraduate study at Masters or Doctorate level, in early childhood education or related areas such as special education or educational psychology.
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- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
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Further Study Options
Graduates of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7) may progress into higher education studies with Masters or Doctorate level awards. This could be further study in early childhood education or in related areas like special education or education psychology.