NCEA Level 2 Early Childhood Education 201
ECE201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms K. Eastham.
Recommended Prior Learning10 Level 1 literacy credits, or be interviewed by the HOD. Students should have a genuine interest in Early Childhood Education or related pathways.
Early Childhood Education
This course offers students interested in ECE credits through Plunket's ECE Learning and Development Programme. There is a combination of theory with some practical experience. Topics covered include basic needs and nutrition, attachment relationships, and learning and development.
Students need to have a genuine interest in ECE or related pathways such as caregiving or nursing.
Units are provided by Plunket.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to ECE as a Career, keeping young children healthy, clean and safe.
We will explore the pathways to a career in ECE and complete the two units while connecting with each other as a group.
TC values: Connect/Kia Kotahi, Reflect/Kia Whaiwhakaaro
Health, wellbeing and services, 3cr
Hygiene and Safety, 2cr
Term 2
Brain development and milestones, learning through play.
Hauora - also exploring ways of managing one's own wellbeing whilst caring for others.
TC values: Respect/Kia Manaaki
Play experiences, 5cr
Learning and development. 5cr
Term 3
Educational practices and development
TC values: Strive/Panekiretanga
Basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development, 4cr
Term 4
Completion.
Care practice for infants and toddlers - optional if finished
Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Pathways 301, NCEA Level 3 Early Childhood Education 301, NCEA Level 3 Gateway 301
This course prepares students for pathways including early childhood teaching, care giving, and nursing.
Career PathwaysRegistered Nurse, Midwife, Oral Health Therapist, Early Childhood Teacher, Health Care Assistant, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Teacher Aide