Prospectus2020CATEGORY PROVIDER

This means you can have absolute confidence in the quality of all our programmes.1

We have more than 55 years of experience in teacher education, advocacy and promotion of world- leading early childhood education.

Te Rito Maioha was formed in 1963 as the New Zealand Association of Childcare Centres by prominent women’s rights activist, politician and peace campaigner Sonja Davies.

Te Rito Maioha is a leading provider of new knowledge, fresh thinking and best practice for early childhood education and care. Contents

What guides Te Rito Maioha? 4 He aha tērā, hei ārahi i a Te Rito Maioha?

What makes Te Rito Maioha unique? 5 He aha ngā āhuatanga motuhake o Te Rito Maioha?

Why study with us? 6 He aha te take me ako koe i tō mātou taha?

Programme pathways 7 Te huarahi hōtaka

Methods of delivery 8 Ngā ahuatanga tuku

Programmes overview 9 Hōtaka whānui

Initial teacher education – Whakaara mātauranga kaiako 10Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) 10 Tohu Paetahi Whakaako (ECE)

ECE Diploma to Degree Upgrade Programme 12 Whakamohoa Tītohu

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) 13 Poutama ki te Pakaritanga

Postgraduate – Tohu paerunga 14Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) 14 Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE)

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) Trans-Tasman Initiative 15 Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE) Te Pāpaka-a-Māui/Aotearoa

Postgraduate Diploma in Infants and Toddlers* 16 Pōkairua Tautara Whakaako ā Nohinohi

Master of Education (ECE) 18 Tohu Paerua (ECE)

Other programmes – Ngā hōtaka atu 20Bachelor of Education (ECE) 20 Tohu Paetahi Mātauranga (ECE)

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori) 21 Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Aperfield Montessori)

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika) 22 Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Pasifika)

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Home-based Care) 23 Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Home-based Care)

Teacher Education Refresh (TER) 24 Ara Tū Whakaako

How to apply 26 Te tono

* Programme pending NZQA approval.

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Category 1 provider We have been awarded the highest Category 1 quality rating by the New Zealand

Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

Bicultural Our programmes and

organisation are bicultural. Staff help students in a

supportive bicultural environment.

Blended delivery

We combine online with face-to-face learning through block courses. Students can study from

anywhere in New Zealand.

National provider

We have 11 teaching bases from Whangarei to Dunedin.

Field-based learning Students ‘earn while they learn’ and

put what they learn into practice. Most of our programmes

require students to work in an early

childhood centre.

Pastoral care

We provide students with care and support through their study as well as after they have graduated.

Te Rito Maioha students have high rates of success and become the qualified early childhood teachers that New Zealand needs.

What makes Te Rito Maioha unique?

He aha ngā āhuatanga motuhake o Te Rito Maioha?

Why is this important?He aha tēnei e whakahirahira ai?

What guides Te Rito Maioha?He aha tērā, hei ārahi i a Te Rito Maioha?

Our korowhai

Vision Te pae tata

Shaping the future of early childhood education so every child thrives and learns.

Ārahina ngā tamarikitanga, kia puawai i roto i to rātou mātauranga ako

mō ngā ra o mua.

Mission Te pae tāwhitiTe Rito Maioha is a bicultural organisation committed to advocacy, teaching, promotion and delivery of world-class early childhood education for children, whānau, teachers and ECE services.

We respond by being agile, connected and contributing to ensure successful learning happens together.

Ko Te Rito Maioha he rōpū tikanga rua e manawanui ana ko te rōpū kei runga noa atu mō te reo tautoko i ngā tamariki, ngā whānau, ngā kaiako me ngā whare kohungahunga katoa. Ka tū māia mātou i roto i te mahi kakama, te mahi tūhono, me te mahi taunaki kia pumau te angitu o te ako ngatahi.

Values Ngā uaraMaking a difference –

Te puawaitanga o te tangata

Honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi – E matua whakapono ana tātou ki te Tiriti

Including everyone – Whakawhanaungatanga

Being accountable – Kia taea te hāpai i ngā kaupapa

katoa ahakoe te aha

Caring and connecting – Manaakitanga

Innovating – Whakahihiko hinengaro

Guiding beliefs Ngā whakapono ārahitanga

Every child has the right to high-quality education and care that complements

and supports their family’s life.

Every child in New Zealand has the right to know and enjoy the dual cultural heritage of te Tiriti o

Waitangi partners along with his/her own cultural heritage.

Teachers in early childhood education should be qualified and hold the same status as in the compulsory sector.

People working in early childhood education need access to high-quality teacher education, advice, information, resources and a voice in decison- making that affects young children and their families.

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We are one of the largest field-based early childhood teacher education providers in New Zealand, with more than 500 students of all ages and from all walks of life enrolled with us at any one time. Some of our students are new to early childhood education (ECE) and study, while some have been working in ECE for many years.

Te Rito Maioha’s programmes reflect our commitment to bicultural kaupapa and the best of local and international ECE research and practice.

We are proud to be one of New Zealand’s top early childhood teacher education providers, having been awarded the highest quality rating by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) in our external evaluation and review.

Students tell us that they choose to study with Te Rito Maioha because:

all our programmes have a bicultural focus

students gain practical experience and can earn as they learn

students graduate with a high-quality ECE qualification and are employment ready or ready to take on leadership responsibilities

we have 11 teaching bases across New Zealand that give students access to our highly qualified teaching staff who offer academic support as well as pastoral care

each base has a pouako who supports students to build their te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori (language and protocols) knowledge and skill

students value being part of Te Rito Maioha whānau.

Contact usWhakapā mai ki ā mātou Call 0800 244 532 or email studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz or go to www.ecnz.ac.nz

Why study with us?He aha te take me ako koe i tō mātou taha?

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand (ECNZ) specialises in early childhood teacher education, offering a range of diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes.

New

LEGEND

Existing External

Master of Education (ECE)

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)

Level 9

Level 8

Level 7

Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – UCOL / ICL

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Aperfield Montessori

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Pasifika

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Postgraduate Diploma in Infants and Toddlers

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)Diploma to Degree Upgrade Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)

Programme pathwaysTe huarahi hōtaka

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Home-based Care

Teacher Education Refresh

Level 7

Level 5

National teacher registration

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – UCOL / ICL

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Aperfield Montessori

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Pasifika

New Zealand Diploma in ECE and Care – Home-based Care

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE)

National teacher registration pathway

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PROGRAMME LEVEL CREDITS

FULL-TME PROGRAMME

DURATION

BLOCK COURSES PER YEAR

INTAKES PER YEAR

Initial teacher education

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) 7 360 3 years 4 2

ECE Diploma to Degree Upgrade Programme

7 60–90 1–2 years 3 1

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) 7 150 1 year 4 1

Postgraduate

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) 8 120 1–2 years 2 2

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) Trans-Tasman Initiative

8 120 2 years 2 1

Postgraduate Diploma in Infant and Toddler Pedagogy*

8 120 1 year TBC 1

Master of Education (ECE) 9 120–240 1–3 years TBC 1

Other programmes

Bachelor of Education (ECE) 7 360 3 years 0 1

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori)

5 120 1 year 3 1

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika)

5 120 1 year 4 2

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Home-based Care)

5 120 1 year 0 2

Teacher Education Refresh (TER) n/a n/a 4 months 0 2–3

* Programme pending NZQA approval.

Programmes overviewHōtaka whānui

Blended learning Akoranga whakauruuru

Our blended learning approach combines online with face-to-face block courses. It is flexible and means that you can study from anywhere in New Zealand.

You will study online using the latest pedagogical approaches and techniques. You will engage in learning online with lecturers and other students as well as at the face-to-face block courses in one of our 11 regional bases. These usually take place a couple of times a semester.

Our lecturers will support, guide and empower you throughout your programme. Other students will also play a supportive role in your success.

Online learningAkoranga ā ipurangi

Some of our programmes are fully online, which means that you are able to study from home with no commitment to attending face-to-face block courses. Your study will be self-directed, but you will engage with lecturers and other students through your online study portal.

Field-based learningAkoranga-a-whare

Many of our programmes have field-based study requirements, which means that you need to be working or volunteering in an early childhood setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. This requirement enables you to study and work at the same time and immediately put what you learn into practice in an ECE environment.

Methods of deliveryNgā ahuatanga tuku

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ProgrammesHōtaka

Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)Tohu Paetahi Whakaako (ECE)

Become an early childhood education teacher. Study with Te Rito Maioha and make a difference to the lives of New Zealand’s youngest tamariki.Our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) gives you the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to begin your career in ECE.

The 3-year Level 7 programme blends online and face-to-face learning with practical experience in an early childhood setting to prepare you for work as an ECE teacher and your registration as a teacher.

If you would like to study for the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) over more than 3 years, you can request to study part-time as long as you complete the programme within 6 years.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning

You will study 12 30-credit courses over 3 years. There are two semesters a year, and both are 18 weeks long.

Weekly requirements include:

approximately 4.5 hours of online engagement

12 hours of practice in a licensed early childhood centre (supervised by a registered teacher)

an average of 15 hours of independent study.

In addition to supervised practice in your home early childhood service, you will need to complete a teaching practicum in a different setting during each year of the programme.

There will also be four face-to-face block courses, including one noho marae, for a total of 10 days each year.

CoursesKaupapa

In the first year, you will study four courses:

The Child Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)

Teaching and Learning Te Hā o te Iwi Mātauranga Māori (30 credits)

Contexts of Early Childhood Education Te Hā o te Ao Hurihuri (30 credits)

The Teacher as Professional Te Hā o te Kaiako (30 credits)

In the second and third years, the themes in these courses will be expanded on.

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

You are required to work (either paid or unpaid) at an ECE centre for a minimum of 12 hours a week under the supervision of a registered teacher with a full practising certificate.

If you work in a licensed home-based care service, you will need to complete at least 6 hours a week in a licensed early childhood education service that meets the supervision requirements.

To apply for this programme, you must:

be at least 17 years old (18 years old if you are an international student)

have University Entrance* (or an overseas equivalent)

provide evidence that you will be working with children in an early childhood service at the time of entry

pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

provide evidence of your proficiency in English if English is an additional language.

* If you are aged 20 or over, you do not require University Entrance.

University Entrance (as at May 2018)

NCEA Level 3

Three subjects at Level 3 made up of 14 credits each in three University Entrance approved subjects. For more information, please go to www.nzqa.govt.nz

Literacy at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing

Numeracy requires 10 credits at Level 1 or above.

Initial teacher educationWhakaara mātauranga kaiako

Via-Deolorosa Moa Totogata Tugaga, Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)

I hadn’t studied for a few years but Te Rito Maioha made it really easy to get started and really helped me.

I learned so much with my study which has helped me with my work. I am now able to identify children who have different styles of learning, and have strategies to help those children. Te Rito Maioha is really culturally aware which is important to me because I am Samoan. They encouraged me to bring my cultural perspective and upbringing into my practice.

Yes – balancing work and study was really hard, but I actually really enjoyed it. Having an online support network of other teachers that I could contact for help when I needed it was great.

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Initial teacher educationWhakaara Mātauranga Kaiako

ECE Diploma to Degree Upgrade ProgrammeTe Whakamohoa Tītohu

Boost your career by upgrading your ECE diploma to a degree.This is a 1–2-year part-time programme for those with an ECE teaching diploma who would like to upgrade to a Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). Being part-time, you can continue to work while you study for the degree, but there are no set weekly early childhood service attendance requirements.

The programme will deepen your knowledge of:

curriculum inquiry

inclusion, exclusion and marginalisation in ECE settings

infants and toddlers

mātauranga Māori

leadership in early childhood education.

Please note that, because this programme does not include a practicum component, it is not a pathway to teacher registration.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning

The programme consists of three courses, each 12 weeks long.

An extra 18-week course taught in Semester 2 may be required if you:

did not receive your diploma from Te Tari Puna Ora o Aotearoa/New Zealand Childcare Association (NZCA) – the previous name for Te Rito Maioha

are unable to demonstrate competency in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori.

Study requirements include:

approximately 12 hours of independent study per week

attendance at three 2-day block courses in Wellington in January, May and August

access to an early childhood service to complete assessment work related to research topics.

CoursesKaupapa

Leadership through Curriculum Inquiry Te Hā o te Ao Māramatanga (20 credits)

Infants and Toddlers Te Hā o te Ao Kōhungahunga (20 credits)

The Teacher as Critical Pedagogue Te Hā o te Waihanga Marautanga (20 credits)

Teaching and Learning Te Hā o te Iwi: Mātauranga Māori (30 credits) This course may be required (see above).

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To join this programme, you must:

hold a recognised Level 7 New Zealand ECE teaching diploma qualification

provide evidence of previous experience working with children in an early childhood service.

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)Te Poutama ki te Pakaritanga

Put your degree to good use teaching young children.This 1-year full-time programme leads to teacher registration in New Zealand.

It has been developed for people with a degree wanting to make a career of teaching in ECE and for international teachers seeking a New Zealand qualification.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning

This is an intensive 150-credit Level 7 programme of study requiring considerable commitment and focus.

Study requirements are:

attendance at four 3-day block courses, which will be held in Auckland and Wellington depending on numbers

approximately 5.5 hours of online engagement per week

approximately 15 hours of independent study per week

13 hours of practice (comprising 2 days per week, 6.5 hours per day) in a licensed early childhood education service

two 5-week practicums.

CoursesKaupapa

The Culturally Responsive Teacher Tikanga-ā-iwi (30 credits)

Understanding Children and Childhood Tamarikitanga (15 credits)

Teacher as Inquirer Te Kaimahira (30 credits)

Practicum One Whakatātare (15 credits)

Teacher as a Critical Pedagogue Kaiwhakamanawa (30 credits)

Teacher as Emergent Leader Mana Whakatipu (15 credits)

Practicum Two Whakatātare (15 credits)

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To be eligible for this programme, you must:

hold a relevant Level 7 bachelor’s degree

provide evidence of proficiency in English if English is an additional language

undergo a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Students with qualifications gained outside of New Zealand also need to provide an NZQA assessment report completed within the last 3 years.

Samantha Campion, Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)

Living in New Plymouth with no university nearby, Te Rito Maioha was a great option for me.

Studying with Te Rito Maioha was amazing and I highly recommend them. They have great knowledge and an awesome bicultural aspect.

Combining hands-on experience with study is a dream combination. It cements what you learn. I’d do the theory throughout the week, then I’d go to my centre where I was able to put the theory into practice straight away.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)Te Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE)

An applied practice part-time or full-time programme for ECE leaders and aspiring leaders that grows a community of leaders within the ECE sector.This Level 8 postgraduate qualification has a strong emphasis on work-based leadership practice within the ECE context. Students will develop their leadership skills through connection with other students and engagement with current research.

Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) are eligible to staircase into a Level 9 master’s degree, with the four courses contributing to the first part of a master’s degree.

Students who complete the Leading Pedagogical Change and Leading Teams courses are eligible to graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership (ECE).

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

This is a 120-credit qualification comprising four 30-credit courses. It is equivalent to 1 full-time academic year but can be completed part-time within 2 years. Full-time students need to set aside 30–34 hours per week, which is why most students choose to study part-time.

Three of the four courses are compulsory core courses, with the other being an elective course.

The programme blends online and face-to-face learning. There is one 1.5-day block course per course.

A 1-day orientation course precedes the block course, which is usually held in Wellington.

CoursesKaupapa

Core courses

Leading Teams Te Ārahi Tira (30 credits)

Leading Pedagogical Change Te Ārahi Huringa Tikanga Whakaako (30 credits)

Organisational Leadership Te Ārahitanga ā-Whakahaere (30 credits)

Elective courses – choose one

Māori Leadership Te Ārahitanga Māori i te Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (30 credits)

Pasifika Leadership in Early Childhood Te Ārahitanga Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa i te Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (30 credits)

Leading Social Change Te Ārahi Huringa Pāpori (30 credits)

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

Students must hold an NZQA-equivalent Level 7 teaching degree or diploma and be working in an ECE service or in an organisation that has an ECE-related focus. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.

Students holding a Level 7 teaching diploma from an approved institution for initial teacher education need current teacher registration and evidence of at least 3 years of professional, practical or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) Trans-Tasman InitiativeTe Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE) Te Pāpaka-a-Māui/Aotearoa

A unique opportunity to gain a postgraduate ECE leadership qualification in collaboration with colleagues from both sides of the Tasman.Australian and New Zealand ECE leaders and aspiring leaders share and co-construct leadership knowledge from experience in the two similar but different ECE contexts.

Students engage together online as well as in face-to-face block courses as a cohort within the wider Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) programme.

The day after each block course, there are visits to ECE centres that provide added professional learning about best practice in both Australia and New Zealand.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Four 30-credit courses are taught consecutively over a 2-year period.

There are two compulsory block courses a year (one per course, 1.5 days each), with an additional orientation day before the first Year 1 block course in Wellington.

Once a year, students will need to cross the Tasman for a block course in the partner country in Week 1 of each year’s two semesters.

Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) are eligible to staircase into a Level 9 master’s degree, with the four courses contributing to the first part of a master’s degree in both Australia and New Zealand.

CoursesKaupapa

Leading Teams Te Ārahi Tira (30 credits)

Leading Pedagogical Change Te Ārahi Huringa Tikanga Whakaako (30 credits)

Organisational Leadership Te Ārahitanga ā-Whakahaere (30 credits)

Leading Social Change Te Ārahi Huringa Pāpori (30 credits)

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

Students must hold an NZQA-equivalent Level 7 teaching degree or diploma and be working in an ECE service or in an organisation that has an ECE-related focus. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.

Students holding a Level 7 teaching diploma from an approved institution for initial teacher education need current teacher registration and evidence of at least 3 years of professional, practical or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

PostgraduateTohu paerunga

Anya Ferns, Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership (ECE)

Thanks to my study, I have moved into management with ease.

My study has helped me immensely with leading teams. Learning about different leadership attributes and approaches has also enabled me to support the aspiring leaders around me.

My knowledge of systems within organisations and what is required to ensure governance and best practice has been strengthened too.

I am continuing my study with Te Rito Maioha, working towards my Master of Education (ECE) on a part-time basis.

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PostgraduateTohu paerunga

Pōkairua tautara i te Akoranga me te Whanaketanga

Specialise in teaching children aged 0–3 years with this 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time qualification, which can be completed while you work.This Level 8 qualification is suitable for professionals with a particular interest in infant and toddler wellbeing, learning and development who want to specialise in this area.

The programme emphasises the importance of whanaungatanga (relationships) in supporting positive outcomes for infants, toddlers and their whānau.

Contemporary theory and research from the education and health fields are used to support a holistic view of wellbeing, learning and development. The inclusion of relevant social services and agencies also provides opportunities to develop interdisciplinary relationships.

Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma in Infants and Toddlers are eligible to staircase into a Level 9 master’s degree, with the four courses contributing to the first part of a master’s degree.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Online learning

The programme comprises four 30-credit courses, each 18 weeks long, which can be completed over 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study.

For part-time study, students need to set aside 17 hours a week for directed and independent study, including online engagement. For full-time study, students need to set aside 34 hours a week.

There is no work-based component.

CoursesKaupapa

The First Thousand Days Ngā rā tuamano (30 credits)

Infant and Toddler Learning and Wellbeing Tamariki Kōhungahunga Akoranga me te Orangatanga (30 credits)

Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Environments Tamariki Kōhungahunga Marautanga me te Taiao (30 credits)

Dialogic Pedagogy Matapakinga mātauranga (30 credits)

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To be eligible to apply for this programme, students must hold a relevant NZQA-equivalent Level 7 teaching degree or diploma in education or related fields. Students must be able to provide a copy of their academic transcript.

* Subject to NZQA approval.

Postgraduate Diploma: Infant and Toddler Learning and Development*

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Master of Education (ECE)Tohu Paerua (ECE)

Take advantage of Te Rito Maioha’s research and teaching expertise and complete your master’s degree with us.This Level 9 master’s qualification is endorsed in ECE. It will appeal to people wanting to further their knowledge of early childhood generally and in specialist areas such as leadership, biculturalism, inclusive education, curriculum, evaluation and infant and toddler pedagogy.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Online learning

Three pathways will offer the following options, depending on student choice and the entry qualifications:

1 Master’s by thesis or primarily by thesis (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time) A 120-credit course for students holding a postgraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree (with honours).

Master’s by thesis or primarily by thesis: Full-time (1-year) option

Semester 1, 2020 Research Methods (30 credits) Preparing for the research inquiry

Semester 2, 2020 Conducting the research inquiry and writing the research report (90 credit thesis)

Master’s by thesis or primarily by thesis: Part-time (2-year) option

2020 Semester 1: Research Methods and preparing for the research inquiry Semester 2: Conducting the research inquiry

2021 Semesters 1 and 2: Writing the research report (90 credit thesis)

2 Master’s by course work and thesis* (18 months full-time or 3 years part-time) A 180–240 credit course for students with a Level 7 qualification (in the field of education). Students will complete their course work (full-time or part-time, as above), including the compulsory Research Methods course, before undertaking their research inquiry and thesis.

3 Master’s by course work only* (2 years full-time or 4 years part-time) A 120–240 credit course for students not wanting to conduct a research inquiry and thesis or progress on to doctoral study. Students must hold a Level 7 qualification (in the field of education). Students completing their master’s degree by course work (full-time or part-time, as above) will choose from a suite of Level 8 and 9 courses. Full-time students will study two courses per semester.

Courses on offer for the ‘course work and thesis’ and ‘course work only’ options:

Bicultural Teaching and Learning

Mātauranga Māori

Inclusive Education in ECE

Curriculum Studies in ECE

Evaluation in ECE

Leading Teams

Pedagogical Leadership

Leading Social Change

Organisational Leadership

Māori Leadership

Pasifika Leadership

The First Thousand Days

Infant and Toddler Teaching and Learning

Dialogic Pedagogy for Infant and Toddlers

Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Environments

Research Methods

Independent Inquiry

Please note that some of these course names may change.

* Subject to NZQA approval.

PostgraduateTohu paerunga

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New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori)Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga

Learn to reveal the unique potential in every child.Students completing this programme will gain the qualification of New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).

The programme has been designed for a wide range of students including qualified early childhood and primary teachers, unqualified teachers, parents, carers, psychologists and other interested professionals wanting to train in the Montessori Method.

The Aperfield Montessori MethodThis method of education is a holistic approach based on a lifetime of observation and study by Dr Maria Montessori.

Te Rito Maioha worked closely with the Aperfield Montessori Trust to develop this programme. The Montessori courses are taught by trained and experienced Montessori experts.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning (Semester 2)

Four 30-credit courses are taught over a 1-year period through a combination of online and face-to-face learning. There is also the option to study the programme part-time over 2 years.

Two of the courses will be taught concurrently in Semester 1 with the remaining two taught concurrently in Semester 2.

In Semester 2 you will be required to work (either paid or unpaid) at an ECE service for a minimum of 12 hours a week under the supervision of a registered teacher with a full practising certificate. In order to complete the assignments in Semester 1, you will need to have access to children aged 2–5 years.

If you are a degree-qualified ECE teacher, you may be eligible for credit for prior learning, which would reduce the programme to 6 months.

If you are not degree-qualified and complete this Level 5 programme, you will be provided with a credit for prior learning for two courses in our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To apply for this programme, you must:

be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an international student with the minimum entry requirement being Academic IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5)

provide a written reference (which cannot be from a family member or friend)

provide evidence that you will be working with children in an early childhood service

pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

have NCEA Level 3 (including 10 literacy credits at Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1) – if you do not have NCEA Level 3 or its equivalent, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis.

Other programmesNgā hōtaka atu

Bachelor of Education (ECE)Tohu Paetahi Mātauranga (ECE)

Take advantage of Te Rito Maioha’s research and expertise and complete your Bachelor of Education (ECE) with us. This 360-credit Level 7 degree is for people wanting to gain or add to their knowledge and skills in the field of education, with a focus on early childhood education, in order to advance their career or as a pathway to further study.  

Career options following completion of our Bachelor of Education (ECE) are wide-ranging and include ECE centre manager, child advocate, policy analyst, community strategic planner, migrant and refugee support person and social or youth worker.

The programme will also provide a pathway for international students wanting to learn about New Zealand’s world-leading education sector and gain an internationally recognised qualification.

The programme may provide a direct pathway into Te Rito Maioha’s specialist ECE graduate and postgraduate programmes.

Note: This degree does not directly lead to teacher registration. See diagram below.

Bachelor of Education (ECE) to National Teacher Registration pathway

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Online learning

The Bachelor of Education (ECE) is a 3-year full-time degree. It is taught entirely online and has no block courses or work requirements.

The programme comprises 22 courses. You will need to set aside approximately 35 hours a week for study.

CoursesKaupapa

In the first year, you will study four papers:

Introduction to Early Childhood Education Te Whakatakinga Kōhungahunga Mātauranga (30 credits)

Academic Skills Pūkenga Mātauranga (30 credits)

Human Development Ira Tangata (30 credits)

Identity Tuakiri (30 credits)

In the second and third years, the themes in these courses will be expanded on.

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

Applicants must meet University Entrance requirements or equivalent as defined by NZQA (see page 11).

Applicants who are more than 20 years of age and who do not meet the requirements may be accepted for admission where they can demonstrate preparedness for study and qualification equivalency through work or voluntary experience.

Applicants whose first or primary language is other than English or te reo Māori will be required to attain a band score of 6.0, with no category lower than 5.5, for each component of the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Jacqui Creek, New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori)

I have found studying with Te Rito Maioha really good. The course is very manageable, and the tutors are very friendly and helpful.

The course has totally changed the way I teach. My philosophy of teaching is richer, and I have a much clearer understanding of the way that children learn and how Montessori teachers can best facilitate this learning.

National teacher registration

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE)

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New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Home-based Care)Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga

Prepare for your future in home-based ECEStudents completing this programme will gain the qualification of New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).

The programme has been designed specifically for home-based educators in consultation with the home-based sector. It focuses on the theory and practice of delivering quality home-based early childhood education and care.

The programme is delivered entirely online with no block courses or practicum components. This means that home-based educators can work and study at the same time.

We offer all our students a strong support network. Each home-based care student will have an online lecturer and access to learning support. We also encourage students to take full advantage of our 11 teaching bases, where support is available from local academic staff.

Completion of our Level 5 home-based care programme may provide a pathway into our Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) initial teacher education programme and the opportunity to further your early childhood career.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Online learning

Field-based learning

Four 30-credit courses will be taught over a 1-year period through online learning. This programme can be completed part-time over a 2-year period if desired.

Full-time students will study two courses concurrently in Semester 1 with the remaining two courses studied concurrently in Semester 2. Part-time students will study one course per semester over 2 years.

CoursesKaupapa

Semester 1

The Child 1 Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)

Understanding the Characteristics of Infants and Toddlers E Mārama ana i ngā Āhuatanga o te Hunga Nohinohi (30 credits)

Semester 2

Contexts of Early Childhood 1 Te Hā o te Āo Hurihuri (30 credits)

Empowering Infants, Toddlers and Young Children to Develop Social Competence Hei Whakamana i ngā Nohinohi, kia Whakawhanake i ngā Pukenga Whakawhanaungatanga (30 credits)

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To be eligible to apply for this programme, you must:

be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an international student with the minimum entry requirement being Academic IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5)

provide a written reference (which cannot be from a family member or friend)

provide evidence that you will be working with children in a home-based setting during your study

pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

have NCEA Level 3 (including 10 literacy credits at Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1) – if you do not have NCEA Level 3 or its equivalent, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis.

Other programmesNgā hōtaka atu

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika)Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Pasifika)

Kia orana. Fakaalofa lahi atu. Mālō e lelei. Tālofa lava. Talofa ni. Ni sa bula vinaka. Warm Pasifika greetings.Students completing this programme will gain the qualification of New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).

The programme will be of interest to Pasifika, Māori and other people wanting to nurture and grow their skills in a supportive environment before they consider studying for a Level 7 initial teacher education qualification such as our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).

This programme will also be of interest to qualified teachers working in Pasifika or mainstream early childhood centres who want a deeper knowledge of Pasifika ways of knowing and being, including metaphors such as talanoa and teu le va. It will also give these teachers the skills to enable them to engage well with Pasifika families.

The programme aligns with Ministry of Education and Teaching Council objectives – embodied in the Tapasā resource – to strengthen early childhood teachers’ understanding and skills in working with Pasifika learners and their families.

If you are not a qualified teacher, the programme can be studied full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years. If you are a qualified teacher, you can study the programme part-time over 1 year, which makes it ideal for professional learning and development.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning

Four 30-credit courses will be taught over a 1-year period through a combination of online and face-to-face learning.

Two of the courses will be taught concurrently in Semester 1 with the remaining two taught concurrently in Semester 2.

You will be required to work (either paid or unpaid) at an ECE service for a minimum of 6 hours a week under the supervision of a registered teacher with a full practising certificate.

If you are a qualified ECE teacher, you may be eligible for credit for prior learning, which would reduce the programme to 6 months.

If you are not qualified and complete this Level 5 programme, you will be provided with a credit for prior learning for two courses in our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

To apply for this programme, you must:

be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an international student with the minimum entry requirement being Academic IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5)

provide a written reference (which cannot be from a family member or friend)

provide evidence that you will be working with children in an early childhood service

pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014

have NCEA Level 3 (including 10 literacy credits at Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1) – if you do not have NCEA Level 3 or its equivalent, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis.

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Other programmesNgā hōtaka atu

Teacher Education Refresh(TER)Te Ara Tū Whakaako

Gain or regain your full practising certificate.The TER programme is for early childhood teachers who have not gained a full practising certificate. The programme could also be of interest to primary-trained teachers who want to learn more about working in ECE or internationally qualified early childhood teachers who want to learn more about the New Zealand environment.

Programme deliveryTe ara tuku

Blended learning

Field-based learning

The TER programme comprises four 4-week modules over a 20-week period. It comprises three modules of self-directed online learning and one supervised practicum module. There is a break of 1 or 2 weeks between each module.

There are usually two intakes a year in February and July, and the programme must be completed within a year.

The four modules are offered in the sequence below but can be completed out of sequence within 1 year of starting although students can go on hold for up to 1 year.

ModulesKōwae

Today’s and Tomorrow’s Learning Communities Ngā Hapori Ako o Nāianei me Āpōpō

Curriculum, Assessment and Planning Whakariterite – Marautanga, Aromatawai

The Professional Teacher – Belonging to a Profession Te Kaiako Ringa Ngaio – Te Taumata o te Akoranga Ako

Supervised Practicum Whakatātare

There is no set weekly early childhood service attendance requirement for this programme, but spending some time in a centre is recommended, especially if you have not worked as a teacher recently.

Admission requirementsNgā hiahiatanga tono

The TER programme is designed for two groups:

Provisionally certificated teachers who want to apply for another provisional practising certificate 6 years or more after becoming registered. The programme will assist those who have limited or no teaching experience since completing their initial teacher education qualification to become up to date on current education initiatives and ensure they are well prepared to teach successfully.

Teachers who completed their initial teacher education qualification 6 years ago or more and are applying to become registered. Qualified but non-practising teachers are likely to have minimal teaching experience within the compulsory education system since they completed their qualification. This is because, for most teaching positions in New Zealand, it is a requirement to have a current practising certificate.

If you have questions or want to discuss your individual situation, please email TER@educationcouncil.org.nz.

All applicants must undergo a children’s worker safety check as required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Programme structureTe whakatakototanga o te hōtaka

Participants should follow one of two pathways:

Practicum-based option Teachers not currently employed in a full-time teaching position in an ECE service will be required to complete a four-week practicum in a centre

Fast track option For teachers in full-time permanent or full-time fixed-term teaching positions for 12 months at time of enrolment.

Participants must provide a letter from their ECE service confirming:

the applicant’s employment

the centre support for the teacher for the duration of the TER programme.

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5 We will contact you to arrange an interview.

6 If you are selected, enrolment information is emailed to you.

7 You return your signed enrolment confirmation form to Te Rito Maioha’s National Office.

8 Your enrolment is confirmed once the following has happened:

• Your completed enrolment form and required documentation has been received.

• Satisfactory Police check results have been received.

• Your fees have been paid. If you are applying for a student loan, you are able to do this prior to confirmation of enrolment.

Assessment of credit for prior learning (RPL)Ngā akoranga o mua

If you would like to have your prior learning assessed, you need to complete the Assessment of Credit for Prior Learning application form available online at ecnz.ac.nz.

There is no credit for prior learning available for the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or Teacher Education Refresh (TER) programme.

Please contact our Student Services team on 0800 244 532 or email studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz if you want advice or help with your application.

Note: Steps 4, 5 and 6 are only required if you are applying for the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) or Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) programme.

1 Apply online at ecnz.ac.nz. An email will be sent acknowledging your application.

2 Send through your documents and all other documentation required. Note: A verified copy is a photocopy of your original document signed as being a true and accurate copy by a Justice of the Peace (JP), solicitor, church minister, kaumātua, Police officer, school principal, Member of Parliament or Te Rito Maioha teaching staff member. You can find a list of Justices of the Peace in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book or at www.jpfed.org.nz.

3 Verified identification and citizenship

You must provide the following:

• Evidence of your name, age and New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency. This should be in the form of a verified birth certificate, passport, residency permit or New Zealand citizenship certificate.

• A verified copy of your marriage certificate if your married name differs from the name on any of the above documents.

• Student ID and a verification of identity form, which needs to include a passport-size photo that meets the requirements outlined on ecnz.ac.nz.

You must also supply verified supplementary evidence in one of the following forms:

• Driver licence

• 18+ card

• IRD number

• New Zealand-issued utility bill issued within the previous 6 months.

4 Your employer or someone who has observed your work with children in an ECE setting needs to send a confidential referee’s report directly to Te Rito Maioha’s National Office. They cannot be a relative. You or your employer needs to send us your Student Education Agreement form. By completing this form, the ECE service is indicating it is willing to support your application and will continue to support you throughout your study.

How to applyTe tono

We would love to have you study with us. Please follow the application process below.

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Study with usRated as a Category 1 provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Te Rito Maioha is one of the best providers of initial teacher education. To enrol with us, talk to our Student Services Team.

Call 0800 244 532 or email studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz

ecnz.ac.nz

LocationsNgā wāhi whakaako

We are a field-based provider with 11 teaching bases across New Zealand. WHANGAREI

MANUKAU

KIRIKIRIROA | HAMILTON ROTORUA

TURANGA-NUI-A-KIWA | GISBORNE

HERETAUNGA | HASTINGS

TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA | WELLINGTONWHAKATU | NELSON

OTAUTAHI | CHRISTCHURCH

OTEPOTI | DUNEDIN

PAPAIOEA | PALMERSTON NORTH

Whangarei

Northland Events Centre Unit F2 51 Okara Drive Whangarei 0110

Tel 09 438 1960

Manukau

Manukau Westfield Shopping Centre Level 1, Westfield Tower Leyton Way Auckland 2104

Tel 09 263 9755

Hamilton

Level 1 410 Victoria Street Hamilton Central Hamilton 3204

Tel 07 838 3927

Rotorua

1157 Pukuatua Street Rotorua 3010

Tel 07 346 2408

Gisborne

295 Palmerston Road Gisborne 4010

Tel 06 868 4775

Hawke’s Bay

Level 1 Heretaunga House Cnr Lyndon Road & Warren Street Hastings 4122

Tel 06 878 2307

Palmerston North

23 Mihaere Drive Palmerston North 4414

Tel 06 355 0108

Wellington

Ground Floor 191A Thorndon Quay Thorndon Wellington 6011

Tel 04 460 8921

Nelson

197 Bridge Street Nelson 7010

Tel 03 548 0511

Christchurch

Unit 2B Airport Business Park 92 Russley Road Christchurch 8042

Tel 03 342 1362

Dunedin

Level 2, Bracken Court 480 Moray Place Dunedin 9016

Tel 03 477 8511

National Office

Physical address

Level 4 The Thorndon Centre 191 Thorndon Quay Wellington 6011

Postal address

PO Box 12725 Thorndon Wellington 6144

Freephone

0800 244 532

Tel 04 473 4672

Website ecnz.ac.nz