新西蘭高等教育學院

This program is for students who hold a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or equivalent, but would like to gain a degree qualification. Studied solely online, students will build on their existing knowledge and develop skills to a degree level, focusing on leadership, research and quality curriculum in early childhood education.

NZTC Upgrade:

If you have completed your Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at New Zealand Tertiary College, the New Zealand Tertiary College upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) program is a 20 week full-time program.

Code Course

• EC602 Infants and Toddlers
• EC703 Teachers as Leaders
• EC705 Intentional Teaching for Learning
• EC707 Teaching as Inquiry

Upgrade:

If you have completed your Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7) or equivalent at another education provider, the upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) program is a one year full-time program.

Code Course

• EC602 Infants and Toddlers
• EC701 Tiriti-Based Early Childhood Education
• EC702 Curriculum Approaches
• EC703 Teachers as Leaders
• EC704 Inclusive Early Childhood Education
• EC705 Intentional Teaching for Learning
• EC707 Teaching as Inquiry
• EC712 The Ethical Teacher

Further study pathways

New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Upgrade you may be eligible to apply for the following postgraduate programs. Entry criteria will apply.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Master of Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Mode of learning

Online: Online is a flexible mode of learning without face-to-face attendance requirements. All study is conducted through NZTC Online. Courses are completed and assessed online, and you are part of an online learning community where you can interact with other students and lecturers through online discussion forums to assist your learning.

Start date: Students can start on any Monday