Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education
Tauranga, New Zealand
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education (Te Tohu Paetahi Whakaako Kōhungahunga) prepares you to work as a trained early childhood teacher. You'll study Te Whāriki, child development, cultural diversity and embedded biculturalism including te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori. Placements include arranged, supervised experience at early childhood centers to build confidence. After graduation you can apply for teacher registration. Keywords: early childhood education, practicum, cultural competence.
Career Outcomes: They can work as early childhood teachers, center leaders, early intervention staff, family support staff, special needs support. They may move into policy or programme coordination in education and community.
This teaching degree prepares you to work as a trained teacher in early childhood education. Once you graduate, you'll be able to apply for your teacher registration. And our graduates are in demand! Enthusiastic, motivated students often get job offers following their placements.
During your study you'll learn the principles of the national early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki. You'll deepen your understanding of child development and cultural diversity.
Bi-culturalism is embedded into the course. You'll enhance your knowledge of te ao Māori (Māori world view) and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge).
As part of the course you spend time working at an early childhood centre – we find the placements for you! With supervision from qualified teachers you'll develop your confidence in children's learning.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Bachelor of Early Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education: Te Tohu Paetahi Whakaako Kōhungahunga
