Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education)

New Zealand Tertiary College Limited

Subject area

Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)

Qualification

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Entry requirements

* Academic Entry
Applicants for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood Education) must hold the minimum of a Level 7 degree, with a B+ average or higher.

* Special Consideration
Special consideration will be given to applicants who show evidence of successful prior academic performance and work experience that demonstrates an ability for postgraduate-level study.

Examples of prior academic performance include, but are not restricted to:
o Completed teaching qualification
o Completed postgraduate qualification
Examples of work experience includes, but not restricted to:
o Experience with young children, 0-5-year- olds (early childhood education) or 5-12-year-olds (primary/intermediate)
o Leadership roles in community organisations that support young children
o Ownership of, or management roles in early childhood organisations

Special consideration entry is to ensure there is diversity of learners and there are no barriers in place that may restrict Māori, Pasifika, or disabled applicants, though the requirement of an undergraduate degree remains.
* Demonstrate ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand's Code of Professional Responsibility and the Standards for the Teaching Profession (2017).
* All students must meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand language requirements.
* All students must meet the literacy and numeracy requirements for the program, which is set at University Entrance. Students may meet the requirements through University Entrance NCEA literacy and numeracy standards or the TEC Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool.
* International students must meet the NZQA Rule 22 language requirements.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Master of Teaching and Learning program aims to cultivate teachers with a deep, critical understanding of the essential principles of early childhood education. This program will facilitate the development of expertise and skills vital for teaching, emphasizing the application of professional knowledge and skills to authentic examples of practice. Throughout the program, ākonga will engage in an advanced exploration of theory, pedagogy, and research in early childhood education. They will have opportunities to critically analyse current literature and research, refining their teaching practice to create innovative strategies that support the learning and development of tamariki. The program includes blocks of field practice placements, allowing ākonga to further hone their expertise and achieve comprehensive theoretical and practical outcomes in a range of early childhood settings in Aotearoa. Moreover, ākonga will be encouraged to pursue independent research and inquiry, enabling them to connect learning with practice. This approach enhances their ability to uphold and deliver high-quality programs to tamariki within the early childhood education sector. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to and impact educational leadership among key stakeholders in early childhood settings.