Te Whariki in Practice

To develop an understanding of Te Whāriki as Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculumākonga will explore early childhood philosophies, examine the developing interests and capabilities of infants, toddlers, and young children, and understand the role of play in holistic development.

Information
Course Code	ECEC311
Level	3
Credits	15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Identify and describe key aspects of Te Whāriki as applied in early childhood education

Describe different philosophies and approaches used in early childhood education services in Aotearoa New Zealand

Describe the growing interests and capabilities of infants, toddlers, and young children as outlined in Te Whāriki

Explain the role of play in supporting learning and development in early childhood education