12ECE

Year 12 Early Childhood Education and Care (12ECE)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Spencer.

The aim of this course is to equip students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to support and work with children in an early childhood setting or in any field related to children. 

Work experience is compulsory and is undertaken during class time in Term 2. A contract signed by the student, the school and the centre must be completed before undertaking work experience.

Course will close at a maximum of 56 students ( Two - Yr 12 ECE classes) and will be picked on first come, first serve basis.

This is a Unit standard course.

Pre-requisites

90%+ attendance and a good pastoral record to enable Work Experience.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$30 to cover the costs of workbooks and work experience.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 26707 v5
NZQA Info

Describe the value of play and create resources for children's learning and development in an early childhood setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29852 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children's holistic wellbeing and development


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29855 v2
NZQA Info

Describe attachment behaviours and strategies used to support transitions for young mokopuna/children


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29861 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and describe agencies/services available to support young mokopuna/children and whānau/families


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29863 v3
NZQA Info

Develop, implement and evaluate a learning plan based on observation of a child in an ECE service


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.