Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Open Polytechnic
Subject area
Teacher Education: Early Childhood (Pre-Service)
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$14,937
over 3 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Be able to work effectively with young children their parents, families and whanau
Be knowledgeable about current early childhood education and care practices, curricula and technologies
Be able to think critically and engage in transformative, equitable teaching practices
Understand the importance of the people, places and things that children value
Be committed to sustainable communities
Understand how bicultural, multicultural, social and political contexts influence teaching and learning
Be able to plan for a safe, high quality teaching and learning environment
Be able to engage in professional debate
Be able to work with a range of theories, research and pedagogy
Acknowledge and respect the dual cultural heritages of Aotearoa New Zealand
Have an in depth understanding of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of teaching.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
1. Under 20 years At least 42 credits at level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects from the approved subjects list, one of which must be a language rich* subject; with a further 14 credits from not more than two additional domai
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$4,979 | $14,937 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,173 | $27,520 |
| Total | $14,152 | $42,457 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
83%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $48,144 |
| Earnings range | $39,236 - $51,821 |
| In employment | 83% |
| In further study | 13% |
| On a benefit | 1% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Shona Butterfield Scholarship
Provided by:
Open Polytechnic of NZ - Team Leader Services
Website:
Value:
Up to $5,000
Open Polytechnic Students Disability Study Award
Provided by:
Open Polytechnic of NZ - The Learning Centre Te Wahanga Whakapakari Ako
Website:
http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Value:
Up to $1,000.00
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.