12ECS

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29853 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of health issues, practices and services to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29857 v2
NZQA Info

Describe patterns of development and learning for young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29858 v2
NZQA Info

Provide and reflect on the value of play experiences for a mokopuna/child's development and learning


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91303 v2
NZQA Info

Home Economics 2.5 - Analyse practices to enhance well-being used in care provision in the community


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0