EDUC0602 – Field-based Teaching Inquiry C
Module code
EDUC0602
Module title
Field-based Teaching Inquiry C
Prescription
To extend students’ knowledge of their own early childhood teaching practice through the application of a relevant teaching inquiry.
Programmes
- EF2005
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to:
1. Explore and extend on their own early childhood teaching practice through inquiry and design thinking within an educational context informed by relevant academic research.
2. Demonstrate an increasing ability to select inquiry topics recognising the diverse nature of education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
3. Demonstrate how teaching inquiry enhances positive learning outcomes for children within an early childhood education context.. - Content
- • Unpacking the standards for the teaching profession and understanding the code of professional responsibility.
• Exploration of models of inquiry and design thinking.
• Exploration of aspects of quality teaching practice and outcomes for learners.
• Te ao Maaori including practicing and developing meaningful use of te reo me nga tikanga Maaori in an early childhood education context. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Inquiry-based Learning; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices, Reflective Practice.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes and gain an overall mark of at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- • Students are in Field-based Practice placement that is licensed by the Ministry of Education for 12 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks of the academic semester, under the supervision of a Wintec approved Mentor
• E-Portfolio monitored by Visiting Lecturer
• Reflective practice, experiential learning in the Field-based Practice setting, praxis, literature, demonstration and instruction, self-directed learning, and on-line participation
• Face to face, Wananga, online, blended, self-directed, applied learning - Recommended Readings
- Relevant required and recommended readings and resources will be updated annually prior to delivery of the module to ensure currency of the literature and resources. The annual required and recommended reading list will be provided to the students in Bachelor of Teaching (Early Years) annual Booklist and Student Module Booklet.
