NCEA Level 2 Early Childhood Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Jarrett.
Topics covered include:
- Patterns of learning and development from birth to school entry
- Preschool care and education
- Child care, health and safety
- The value of play in early childhood
- Family food
The Early Childhood Studies course will be of interest to students who enjoy being with preschool children and who are considering the possibility of a career in any of the following fields, as well as providing invaluable life skills:
- Nanny/Au pair
- Preschool or Primary school education
- Midwifery or Nursing
- Social work
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students are asked to contribute $25 towards this course towards various materials for children's play experience and some ingredients supplied by the school for practical lessons in particular.
There are also basic stationery requirements, and students may need to contribute some perishable ingredients for food practical lessons.
Pathway
New Zealand Tertiary College
Te Rito Maioha
University of Canterbury - Education
Early Childhood Education, Nannying, Midwifery
Primary School Education
Assessment Information
Three out of the four assessments are Unit Standards, one is an Achievement Standard. All are internally assessed, written based assessment tasks.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
NZQA Info
Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children
NZQA Info
Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning
NZQA Info
Home Economics 2.5 - Analyse practices to enhance well-being used in care provision in the community
Pathway Tags
Early years teacher, Family support worker, Learning mentor, Primary teacher, Secondary teacher, Special educational needs teacher, Social worker, Teaching assistant, Youth worker, Child psychotherapist, Children's nurse, Community development worker, Counsellor, Educational psychologist, Speech and language therapist,