Foundations of Theory and Practice

To support ākonga to develop a foundational understanding of holistic development as outlined in Te Whāriki, and to explore key theories, philosophies, and approaches that inform early childhood education practice. Ākonga will construct a personal philosophy of teaching and learning andexamine the importance of play as a key mechanism for supporting tamariki development in early learning environments.

Information
Course Code	ECEC411
Level	4
Credits	15

Description

The learning outcomes for this course are:

Describe ways to support the holistic development and learning of children in early childhood settings

Describe key early childhood education theories, philosophies, and approaches, and link to practice in ECE settings

Describe a developing personal philosophy of practice that reflects key values, theories, and approaches in early childhood education

Explain the importance of play in early childhood learning and describe ways to support learning through play