This course critically examines social and educational policy, indigenous and contemporary discourses and issues relevant to early childhood education.

This course critically examines the development of professional teaching identity, demonstrating leadership through the roles and responsibilities of a graduating teacher meeting the Teaching Standards/Ngā Paerewa.

This course critically examines hauora and the theories underpinning teaching practice to respond to inclusion and diversity in early childhood education settings in Aotearoa.

This course supports students, in partnership with early childhood services, to demonstrate ethical practice, and awareness of cultural priorities supporting professional practice, and develop research skills.

This course critically examines a range of curriculum issues to enable the implementation of intentional pedagogies.


This course facilitates the implementation of and reporting on an early childhood research project in Aotearoa.