This three-year undergraduate program will equip you with the necessary skills to deliver high-quality education and care to the young children of New Zealand. You will master the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful—capable of engaging not only with young children but also with a diverse range of adults within the community. At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, we promote culturally responsive and inclusive teaching. Understand the significance of wellbeing and delve into the idea of play as a crucial method of learning. Acquire the skills needed to establish healthy, safe learning environments for children, their caregivers, and whānau. Your degree will concentrate on four key areas—curriculum, culture, professionalism, and hands-on teaching experience. The BEd(Tchg)EC is structured to prepare you for a rewarding and dynamic career as an early childhood educator.
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for teacher registration and provisional certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduate equipped with the essential tools and knowledge to work in early childhood education settings such as kindergartens, childcare centers, and Pacific Island language nests.
