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Prospectus
                                                       2022

CATEGORY
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               This means you can have
               absolute confidence in the
PROVIDER       quality of all our programmes.
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                                              Contents
  Te Rito Maioha                              Why study with us?
                                              He aha te take me ako koe i tō mātou taha?
                                              Programme pathways
                                              Te huarahi hōtaka
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  is a leading provider of                    Methods of delivery
                                              Ngā āhuatanga tuku
                                              Programmes overview
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  new knowledge, fresh thinking
                                              Hōtaka whānui
                                              How to apply                                                                 8
                                              Te tono

  and best practice.                          What makes Te Rito Maioha unique?
                                              He aha ngā āhuatanga motuhake o Te Rito Maioha?

                                              Undergraduate programmes – Tohu paetahi
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                                                New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Aperfield Montessori)   12
                                                Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Aperfield Montessori)
                                                New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika)               13
                                                Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Pasifika)
                                                New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Home-based Care)        14
                                                Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Noho Kāinga Home-based Care)
                                                Bachelor of Education (ECE)                                               15
                                                Tohu Paetahi Mātauranga (ECE)
                                                Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)                                                16
                                                Toho Paetahi Whakaakoranga (ECE)
                                                Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)                                            18
                                                Tohu Paetahi Whakaako (Primary)
                About us                      Graduate programmes – Tohu pōkairua paetahi                                 20
                Te Rito Maioha was              Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)                                        21
                formed in 1963 as               Te Poutama ki te Pakaritanga
                the New Zealand               Postgraduate programmes – Tohu pōkairua tautara                             22
                Association of                  Postgraduate Diploma: Infant and Toddler Learning and Development         23
                Childcare Centres by            Pōkairua Tautara: i te Akoranga Kōhungahunga me te Whanaketanga
                prominent women’s               Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)                                  24
                rights activist, politician     Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE)
                and peace campaigner            Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) Trans-Tasman Initiative          25
                                                Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE) Te Pāpaka-a-Māui/Aotearoa
                Sonja Davies.

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                                                Master of Education (ECE)                                                 26
We have nearly 60 years of experience           Tohu Paerua Kōhungahunga (ECE)
in teacher education, advocacy and            Other programmes – Ngā hōtaka atu                                           28
promotion of world-leading early                ECE Diploma to Degree Upgrade Pathway                                     29
childhood education.                            Whakamohoa Tītohu
                                                Teacher Education Refresh (TER)                                           30
                                                Ara Tū Whakaako
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                                                                                                                                     Programme pathways
                                                                                                                                     Te huarahi hōtaka

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Master of Education (ECE)

                                                                                                                                     Level 9

                                                                                                                                                                                        Postgraduate Diploma in          Postgraduate Diploma:
                                                                                                                                                                                        Leadership (ECE)                 Infant and Toddler
                                                                                                                                     Level 8                                                                             Learning and Development

    Why study with us?                                                                                                               Level 7   Bachelor of Teaching         ECE Diploma to Degree           Bachelor of Teaching          Graduate Diploma of      Bachelor of Education

    He aha te take me ako koe i tō mātou taha?                                                                                                 (Primary)                    Upgrade Pathway                 (ECE)                         Teaching (ECE)           (ECE)

    Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand (ECNZ) specialises in                                                                 Level 5                                New Zealand Diploma in
                                                                                                                                                                            ECE (Aperfield Montessori)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            New Zealand Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                            in ECE (Pasifika)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          New Zealand Diploma in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ECE (Home-based Care)

    early childhood and primary teacher education, offering a range of
    diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes.
    Te Rito Maioha’s programmes reflect our commitment to        Students tell us that they choose to                                Teacher registration pathway
    bicultural kaupapa and the best of local and international   study with Te Rito Maioha because:
    research and practice.
                                                                  all our programmes have a bicultural focus                                                Teacher Education                            Teacher registration
    We are proud to be one of New                                                                                                                           Refresh

    Zealand’s top early childhood teacher                         students gain practical experience and can earn as they learn

    education providers, having been                              students graduate as qualified teachers and are employment
    awarded the highest quality rating                            ready, already employed or ready to take on leadership
                                                                  responsibilities                                                   Level 7
    by the New Zealand Qualifications                                                                                                                                  Bachelor of Teaching
                                                                                                                                                                       (Primary)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bachelor of Teaching
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (ECE)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Graduate Diploma of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Teaching (ECE)

    Authority (NZQA) in our external                              we have 11 Regional Education Centres across New Zealand
                                                                  that give students access to our highly qualified teaching staff
    evaluation and review.                                        who offer academic support as well as pastoral care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bachelor of Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (ECE)
                                                                  each Regional Education Centre has a pouako who supports

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                                                                  students to build their te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori
                                                                  (language and protocols) knowledge and skill

                                                                  students value being part of the Te Rito Maioha whānau.
                                                                                                                                     Level 5                              New Zealand Diploma in          New Zealand Diploma          New Zealand Diploma in
                                                                                                                                                                          ECE (Aperfield Montessori)      in ECE (Pasifika)            ECE (Home-based Care)

       Contact us                                                 Call 0800 244 532 or
                                                                  email studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz or
       Whakapā mai ki ā mātou                                     go to www.ecnz.ac.nz
                                                                                                                                       New      Existing
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                                                                                                                                            Programmes overview
                                                                                                                                            Hōtaka whānui

                                                                                                                                                                                                          FULL-TIME    BLOCK
                                                                                                                                                                                                         PROGRAMME    COURSES     INTAKES
                                                                                                                                            PROGRAMME                                  LEVEL   CREDITS    DURATION    PER YEAR   PER YEAR

                                                                                                                                            Undergraduate programmes

                                                                                                                                            New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood       5       120       1 year        1          2
                                                                                                                                            Education (Aperfield Montessori)

                                                                                                                                            New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood       5       120       1 year        0          2
                                                                                                                                            Education (Pasifika)

                                                                                                                                            New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood       5       120       1 year        0          2
                                                                                                                                            Education (Home-based Care)

                                                                                                                                            Bachelor of Education (ECE)                  7       360       3 years       0          2

    Methods of delivery                                                                                                                     Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)                   7       360       3 years       0          2

    Ngā āhuatanga tuku                                                                                                                      Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)               7       360       3 years       0          1

    Our programmes of study include one or more of these methods                                                                            Graduate programmes

    of delivery.                                                                                                                            Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)           7       150       1 year        2          1

    Online blended learning                     Fully online learning                        Field-based learning                           Postgraduate programmes
    Akoranga whakauruuru                        Akoranga ā ipurangi                          Akoranga-a-whare
    Our blended learning approach combines      Some of our programmes are fully online,     Many of our programmes have field-             Postgraduate Diploma: Infant and Toddler     8       120       1 year        0          2
    online learning with face-to-face block     which means that you can study from          based study requirements, which                Learning and Development
    courses or noho marae. It is flexible and   home with no commitment to attending         means that you need to be working or
    means that you can study from anywhere      face-to-face block courses. Your study       volunteering in an education setting for
    in New Zealand.                             will be self-directed, but you will engage   a set period of time. This requirement         Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)     8       120       1 year        2          2
                                                with lecturers and other students through    enables you to study and work at the
    You will study online using the latest
                                                your online study portal.                    same time and immediately put what you         Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)     8       120       2 years       2          1
    pedagogical approaches and techniques.
                                                                                             learn into practice in an education setting.   Trans-Tasman Initiative
    You will engage in learning online with

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    lecturers and other students as well as
    at the face-to-face block courses or
                                                                                                                                            Master of Education (ECE)                    9     120–240    1–3 years      0          2
    noho marae in one of our 11 Regional
    Education Centres.
    Our lecturers will support, guide                                                                                                       Other programmes
    and empower you throughout your
    programme. Other students will also play                                                                                                ECE Diploma to Degree                        7      60–90     1–2 years      0          1
    a supportive role in your success.                                                                                                      Upgrade Pathway

                                                                                                                                            Teacher Education Refresh                   n/a      n/a      4 months       0         2–3
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    How to apply
    Te tono
    We would love to have you study with Te Rito Maioha ECNZ. Our application process is fully online. Please                                                       Student ID form with photo                                       Safety check
    remember it is important to get your application form and supporting documentation to us as early as possible.                                                  You need to include a passport-size (30x40mm) photo that         Under the Children’s Act (2014), anybody either employed
                                                                                                                                                                    meets the requirements outlined at ecnz.ac.nz/forms.             or in training who is working with children is required to pass
      1. Online application                     2. Documentation                            3. Enrolment offering                   4. Congratulations!                                                                              a safety check. This includes having a satisfactory police vet.
                                                                                                                                    You’re now
                                                                                                                                                                    Verification of identity
      Complete the online                       Print out and fill in the docu-             We will email you with your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The safety check includes your past five years of employment
      application form found                    mentation found in the email                enrolment information which             a student!                      You must provide the following:
                                                you received after completing               you need to sign and send                                                                                                                history including reasons for any gaps in your employment
      at ecnz.ac.nz                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of your name, age and New Zealand or                 history.
                                                your application form. Send                 to National Office.
                                                these to National Office.                                                                                               Australian citizenship or permanent residency. This
                                                                                                                                                                        should be in the form of a verified copy* of your birth      Police vet
                                                                                                                                                                        certificate, passport, residency permit or New Zealand
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     A satisfactory police vet is required.
                                                                                                                                                                        citizenship certificate.
                                                                                                                                                                     • A verified copy* of your marriage certificate if your         Evidence of qualification
                                                                                                                                                                        married name differs from the name on any of the
                                                                                                                                                                        above documents.                                             Depending on the programme you are applying for, you will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     need to provide evidence of your previous qualification. This is
    After you apply online, we will communicate with you by email. Ensure you have an up-to-date personal email address that you can                                You must also supply a verified copy* of supplementary           outlined on the relevant programme page. Note, for entrance
    access easily and frequently during the enrolment process, even if you are away on holiday. Please do not use a shared email address.                           evidence in one of the following forms:                          into the Master of Education you will also need a copy of your
                                                                                                                                                                     • Driver licence                                                academic transcript.
    Once we have received all the required documents, we will proceed to assess your eligibility and seek to provide you with an initial offer.                      • Kiwi Access Card
                                                                                                                                                                     • IRD number                                                    Assessment of credit for prior learning (RPL) Ngā akoranga
    If you are applying for an Initial Teacher Education programme you are also required to have an interview with us. Once your initial
                                                                                                                                                                     • New Zealand-issued utility bill issued within the previous    o mua
    application has been approved, we will contact you to arrange an interview at your local Regional Education Centre. Following your
    interview, we will then consider you for an offer of enrolment.                                                                                                     6 months                                                     If you would like to have your prior learning assessed, you
                                                                                                                                                                     • Community Services Card.                                      need to complete the assessment of credit for prior learning
    Supporting documentation and entry requirements                                                                                                                                                                                  application form available online at ecnz.ac.nz and provide
                                                                                                                                                                    *A verified copy is a photocopy of your original document
    Depending on the programme you apply for, there are a number of forms to complete and documents to submit.                                                      signed as being a true and accurate copy by a Justice of         learning outcomes and verified transcript.
    A detailed description for each column is available on page 9. All required documents must be received by the programme start date.                             the Peace (JP), solicitor, church minister, kaumātua, police     There is no credit for prior learning available for the Graduate
                                                                                                                                                                    officer, school principal, Member of Parliament or Te Rito       Diploma of Teaching (ECE), Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
                                                   Student ID
                                                                  Verification
                                                                                      Student      Confidential
                                                                                                                  Safety   Police    Evidence of
                                                                                                                                                      Teaching      Maioha teaching staff member. You can find a list of Justices    or Teacher Education Refresh (TER) programme.
     PROGRAMME                                     form with                        Education        referee                                           Council
                                                                  of identity                                     check     vet      qualification                  of the Peace in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book or
                                                     photo                        Agreement form      report                                         confirmation
                                                                                                                                                                    at www.jpfed.org.nz.                                             Teaching Council confirmation
                                                                                                                                                                    Student Education Agreement (or SEA) Form                        You need to provide evidence from the Teaching Council |
     New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood             √              √                √               √           √        √             √
     Education (Aperfield Montessori)                                                                                                                                                                                                Hapori Matatū that you are required to complete the TER
                                                                                                                                                                    This needs to be completed by the person in charge of the        programme to renew your registration.
                                                                                                                                                                    ECE service or primary school you will attend while studying.
     New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood             √              √                √               √           √        √             √                        By completing this form, the education service is indicating
     Education (Pasifika)                                                                                                                                           it is willing to support your application and will continue to
                                                                                                                                                                    support you throughout your study.
     New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood             √              √                √               √           √        √             √                        Confidential referee report                                          Please contact our Student Services team on
     Education (Home-based Care)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         0800 244 532 or email studentservices@ecnz.ac.nz
                                                                                                                                                                    Your employer or someone who has observed your work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         if you want advice or help with your application.
                                                                                                                                                                    with children needs to send a confidential referee report
     Bachelor of Education (ECE)                        √              √                                                                   √
                                                                                                                                                                    directly to Te Rito Maioha’s National Office. They cannot be
                                                                                                                                                                    a relative.
     Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)                         √              √                √               √           √        √             √

     Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)                     √              √                √               √           √        √             √

     Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)                 √              √                √               √           √        √             √

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     Postgraduate Diploma: Infant and Toddler           √              √                                                     √             √
     Learning and Development

     Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE)           √              √                                                                   √

     Master of Education (ECE)                          √              √                                                            √ + academic
                                                                                                                                      transcript

     ECE Diploma to Degree Upgrade Pathway              √              √                                                                   √

     Teacher Education Refresh                          √              √                                            √        √                            √
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            What makes
      Te Rito Maioha unique?
     He aha ngā āhuatanga motuhake o Te Rito Maioha?

                                                       Advocacy
                                                  We help shape government
                                                 policy for early childhood and
                                                       teacher education.

                      Bicultural                                             Field-based learning
                    Our programmes and                                      Students can be employed and
                 organisation are bicultural.                              put what they learn into practice.
                   Staff help students in a                                    Most of our programmes
                    supportive bicultural                                        require students to
                         environment.              Membership                      work in an early
                                              Our members receive support             childhood
                                            and advice, regular sector updates,         centre.
                                           access to resources and professional
                                               development opportunities.

           Why is this important?
                 He aha tēnei e whakahirahira ai?
          Te Rito Maioha students have high rates of success and become
              the qualified teachers that Aotearoa | New Zealand needs.

                                            Category 1 provider
                                                  We have been awarded the
                                                  highest Category 1 quality
                                                  rating by the New Zealand
                       Blended                           Qualifications                Pastoral
                                                           Authority
                       delivery                             (NZQA).                     care
                   We combine online with                                      We provide students with care
             face-to-face learning. Students can                             and support through their study as
            study from anywhere in New Zealand.                              well as after they have graduated.

                                                                                                                  Undergraduate

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                                                        National
                                                        provider
                                                     We have 11 teaching
                                                Regional Education Centres from
                                                Whangārei to Ōtepoti | Dunedin.
                                                                                                                  programmes
                                                                                                                  Tohu paetahi
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     Tohu paetahi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Tohu paetahi

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

     Learn to reveal the unique potential in every child.                                                                                        Kia orana. Fakaalofa lahi atu. Mālō e lelei. Tālofa lava. Tālofa ni.
     Students completing this programme will gain the New Zealand             Courses                                                            Ni sa bula vinaka. Warm Pacific greetings.
     Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu        Kaupapa                                                                                                                                     teacher education programme and the opportunity to further
                                                                                                                                                 Students completing this programme will gain the New Zealand
     Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).                                                                                                                                                                  your early childhood career.
                                                                              The Montessori Philosophy and Methods of Teaching                  Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu
     The programme has been designed for a wide range of students             and Learning                                                       Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).
     including qualified early childhood and primary teachers,                (30 credits)
                                                                                                                                                 This programme has been designed for qualified or unqualified            Courses
     unqualified teachers, parents, carers, psychologists and other                                                                                                                                                       Kaupapa
                                                                              The Montessori Philosophy and the Montessori Curriculum            teachers who want a deeper knowledge of Pacific ways of
     interested professionals wanting to train in the Montessori Method.      (30 credits)                                                       knowing and being, including metaphors such as talanoa                   The Pasifika Ways of Knowing and Being 1
                                                                                                                                                 and teu le va. The programme will also strengthen educators’             (30 credits)
     The Aperfield Montessori Method                                          The Child 1
                                                                                                                                                 understanding and skills to engage effectively with Pacific children
     This method of education is a holistic approach based on a lifetime      Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)                                                                                                             The Child 1
                                                                                                                                                 and families.                                                            Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)
     of observation and study by Dr Maria Montessori.                         Contexts of Early Childhood Education 1
                                                                              Te Hā o te Ao Hurihuri (30 credits)                                The programme aligns with Ministry of Education and Teaching             The Pasifika Ways of Knowing and Being 2
     Te Rito Maioha worked closely with the Aperfield Montessori
                                                                                                                                                 Council objectives.                                                      (30 credits)
     Trust to develop this specific programme with courses taught by
     experienced Montessori-trained teachers.                                 Admission requirements                                             If you are not a qualified teacher, the programme can be studied         Contexts of Early Childhood Education 1
                                                                              Ngā hiahiatanga tono                                               full-time over one year or part-time over two years. If you are          Te Hā o te Ao Hurihuri (30 credits)
     We offer all our students a strong support network including
                                                                                                                                                 a qualified teacher, you can study the programme part-time over
     access to an online lecturer and to learning support. We also            To apply for this programme, you must:
                                                                                                                                                 one year, which makes for excellent professional learning and
     encourage students to take full advantage of our 11 teaching                                                                                                                                                         Admission requirements
                                                                               be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an           development.
     Regional Education Centres, where support is available from                                                                                                                                                          Ngā hiahiatanga tono
                                                                               international student with the minimum entry requirement
     local academic staff.                                                                                                                       We offer all our students a strong support network including
                                                                               being IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5, or an                                                                                    To apply for this programme, you must:
                                                                                                                                                 access to an online lecturer and to learning support. We also
                                                                               equivalent outcome in one of the TC approved tests)
     Programme delivery                                                        https://teachingcouncil.nz/getting-certificated/for-overseas-
                                                                                                                                                 encourage students to take full advantage of our 11 teaching              be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an
     Te ara tuku                                                                                                                                 Regional Education Centres, where support is available from local         international student with the minimum entry requirement
                                                                               trained-teachers/language-competency-requirements/
                                                                                                                                                 academic staff.                                                           being IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5, or an
     Online blended learning                                                                                                                                                                                               equivalent outcome in one of the TC approved tests)
                                                                               provide a Confidential referee report (which cannot be from                                                                                 https://teachingcouncil.nz/getting-certificated/for-overseas-
     Field-based learning                                                                                                                        Programme delivery
                                                                               a family member or friend)                                                                                                                  trained-teachers/language-competency-requirements/
                                                                                                                                                 Te ara tuku

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     Four 30-credit courses are taught over a one year period through
     a combination of online and face-to-face learning. There is also the      provide evidence that you will be working with children in an     Online blended learning                                                   provide a Confidential referee report (which cannot be from
     option to study the programme part-time over two years.                   early childhood service
                                                                                                                                                 Field-based learning                                                      a family member or friend)
     If you are a qualified ECE teacher, you may be eligible for credit for
     prior learning.                                                           pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the       Four 30-credit courses are taught over a one year period through          provide evidence that you will be working with children in an early
                                                                               Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting                     online learning. There is also the option to study the programme          childhood service
     Completion of our Level 5 Aperfield Montessori programme may                                                                                part-time over two years.
     provide a pathway into our Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
     initial teacher education programme and the opportunity to further        have NCEA Level 3 (including 10 literacy credits at Level 2 and   Two of the courses will be taught concurrently in Semester 1 with         pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the
     your early childhood career.                                              10 numeracy credits at Level 1) – if you do not have NCEA         the remaining two taught concurrently in Semester 2.                      Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting
                                                                               Level 3 or its equivalent, we will consider your application on
                                                                               a case-by-case basis.                                             If you are a qualified ECE teacher, you may be eligible for credit for
                                                                                                                                                 prior learning.                                                           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
                                                                                                                                                 Completion of our Level 5 Pasifika programme may provide                  3 or its equivalent, we will consider your application on a case-
                                                                                                                                                 a pathway into our Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) initial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           by-case basis.
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     Tohu paetahi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tohu paetahi

                                                                                                                                           Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                           Education (ECE)                                                                                          This course is not an initial
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    teacher education course
                                                                                                                                           Tohu Paetahi Mātauranga (ECE)

                                                                                                                                           Take advantage of Te Rito Maioha’s research and teaching expertise
     New Zealand Diploma in                                                                                                                and complete your Bachelor of Education (ECE) with us.

     Early Childhood Education                                                                                                             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
     (Home-based Care)                                                                                                                     career or as a pathway to further study.
                                                                                                                                           Career options following completion of our Bachelor of
     Tohu Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (Noho Kāinga Home-based Care)                                                                   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.
     Prepare for your future in home-based care ECE.                                                                                       The programme may provide a direct pathway into Te Rito
                                                                                                                                           Maioha’s specialist ECE graduate and postgraduate programmes.
     Students completing this programme will gain the New Zealand         Courses
     Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) – Te Tohu    Kaupapa                                                          Programme delivery
     Pōkairua Mātauranga Kōhungahunga Manaaki (Level 5).                                                                                   Te ara tuku
                                                                          The Child 1
     The programme has been designed specifically for home-based          Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)                                  Fully online learning
     care educators in consultation with the home-based care sector       Understanding the Characteristics of Infants and Toddlers
     with a focus on the theory and practice of delivering quality        E Mārama ana i ngā Āhuatanga o te Hunga Nohinohi (30 credits)    The Bachelor of Education (ECE) is a 3-year full-time degree.
     home-based early childhood education and care.                                                                                        It is taught entirely online and has no block courses or work          Cultural Identity and Cultural Responsiveness
                                                                          Contexts of Early Childhood Education 1                          requirements.                                                          Tuakiri Ahurea me Whakarata Ahurea (15 credits)
     The programme is delivered entirely online with no block             Te Hā o te Ao Hurihuri (30 credits)
     courses or practicum components. This means that home-                                                                                The programme comprises 22 courses. You will need to set               Professionalism in Early Childhood
     based care educators can work and study at the same time.            Empowering Infants, Toddlers and Young Children to               aside approximately 35 hours a week for study.                         Ringa Ngaio i te Whare Kohungahunga (15 credits)
                                                                          Develop Social Competence
     We offer all our students a strong support network including         Hei Whakamana i ngā Nohinohi, kia Whakawhanake i ngā                                                                                    Investigating Curriculum
                                                                          Pukenga Whakawhanaungatanga (30 credits)
                                                                                                                                           Courses                                                                Kimihia te Marautanga (15 credits)
     access to an online lecturer and to learning support. We also
                                                                                                                                           Kaupapa
     encourage students to take full advantage of our 11 teaching                                                                                                                                                 Te Whāriki
     Regional Education Centres, where support is available from          Admission requirements                                           The degree is founded on six foundational themes                       Te Whāriki (early childhood curriculum) (15 credits)
     local academic staff.                                                Ngā hiahiatanga tono                                             underpinning effective early childhood education:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In the second and third years, the themes in these courses will
                                                                          To apply for this programme, you must:                           Theme 1 –Human development, theorists and learning
     Programme delivery                                                                                                                                                                                           be expanded on.
     Te ara tuku                                                           be at least 17 years old (or 18 years old if you are an         Theme 2 –Contextual factors in early childhood education
     Fully online learning                                                 international student with the minimum entry requirement
                                                                                                                                           Theme 3 –Professionalism in education                                  Admission requirements
                                                                           being IELTS Level 5.5 with no score lower than 5, or an                                                                                Ngā hiahiatanga tono
     Field-based learning                                                  equivalent outcome in one of the TC approved tests)             Theme 4 –Cultural identity
                                                                           https://teachingcouncil.nz/getting-certificated/for-overseas-                                                                           Applicants must meet University Entrance requirements or
     Four 30-credit courses will be taught over a one year period                                                                          Theme 5 –Curriculum and literacies                                      equivalent as defined by NZQA (see page 17).
                                                                           trained-teachers/language-competency-requirements/
     through online learning. There is also the option to study the
                                                                                                                                           Theme 6 –Philosophies and contemporary issues

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
     programme part-time over two years.                                                                                                                                                                           Applicants who are more than 20 years of age and who do
                                                                           provide a Confidential referee report (which cannot be from
     Two of the courses will be taught concurrently in Semester 1                                                                          In the first year, you will study eight courses:                        not meet the requirements may be accepted for admission
                                                                           a family member or friend)
     with the remaining two taught concurrently in Semester 2.                                                                             Introduction to Early Childhood Education                               where they can demonstrate preparedness for study and
                                                                                                                                           Te Whakatakinga Kōhungahunga Mātauranga (15 credits)                    qualification equivalency through work or voluntary experience.
     If you are a qualified ECE teacher, you may be eligible for credit    provide evidence that you are employed by a licensed
     for prior learning, which would reduce the programme to               home-based care provider and will be working with children
                                                                                                                                           Academic Skills                                                         Applicants whose first or primary language is other than
                                                                           in a home-based setting during your study
     six months.                                                                                                                           Ngā Pūkenga Ngaio i Te Ao Mātauranga (15 credits)                       English or te reo Māori will be required to attain a band score
     Completion of our Level 5 home-based care programme may               pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the     Human Development: Theories of Learning and Development                 of 6.0, with no category lower than 5.5, for each component
     provide a pathway into our Level 7 Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)         Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting                   Te Tupuranga o Te Ira Tāngata: Ngā Ariā o te Ako me Te                  of the academic version of the International English
     initial teacher education programme and the opportunity to                                                                            Whakawhanake (15 credits)                                               Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent outcome
     further your early childhood career.                                  have NCEA Level 3 (including 10 literacy credits at Level                                                                               in one of the TC approved tests) https://teachingcouncil.nz/
                                                                           2 and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1) – if you do not           Social Identity                                                         getting-certificated/for-overseas-trained-teachers/language-
                                                                           have NCEA Level 3 or its equivalent, we will consider your      Te Tuakiri Pāpori (15 credits)                                          competency-requirements/
                                                                           application on a case-by-case basis.
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     Tohu paetahi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tohu paetahi

     Bachelor of
     Teaching (ECE)
     Toho Paetahi Whakaakoranga (ECE)
                                                                                                                                         Admission requirements                                                   University Entrance
                                                                                                                                         Ngā hiahiatanga tono                                                     NCEA Level 3
                                                                                                                                         You are required to work (either paid or unpaid) at an                    Three subjects at Level 3 made up of 14 credits (12 credits
                                                                                                                                         ECE centre for a minimum of 12 hours a week under the                     in 2020 due to Covid-19) each in three University Entrance
                                                                                                                                         supervision of a registered teacher with a full practising                approved subjects. For more information, please go to
                                                                                                                                         certificate or subject to confirmation.                                   www.nzqa.govt.nz.
     Become an early childhood education teacher. Study with
                                                                                                                                         If you work in a licensed home-based care service, you will need
     Te Rito Maioha and make a difference to the lives of New Zealand’s                                                                  to complete at least 6 hours a week in a licensed early childhood         Literacy at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and 5 credits in writing.
                                                                                                                                         education service that meets the supervision requirements.
     youngest tamariki.
                                                                                                                                         To apply for this programme, you must:                                    Numeracy requires 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
     Our Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) gives you the knowledge, skills    Courses                                                            be at least 17 years old (18 years old if you are an
     and practical experience required to begin your career in ECE.    Kaupapa                                                            international student)                                                   The criteria for determining whether an applicant without
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   University Entrance will be accepted for study will be
     The 3-year Level 7 programme blends online learning with          In the first year, you will study five courses:
                                                                                                                                          have University Entrance or better (or overseas equivalent)              determined by the Director of Teaching and Learning based
     practical experience in an early childhood setting to prepare
                                                                       The Child                                                          and meet the literacy and numeracy standards required for                on the applicant’s NZQA records and their abilitiy to study
     you to become a qualified, registered early childhood teacher.
                                                                       Te Hā o te Tamaiti (30 credits)                                    entrance to a university or be able to demonstrate to our                at tertiary level.
     If you would like to study for the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)                                                                        satisfaction that you have the skills and ability to study at
     over more than 3 years, you can request to study part-time        Teaching and Learning
                                                                       Te Hā o te Ao Iwi: Mātauranga Māori (30 credits)                   tertiary level**
     if you complete the programme within an agreed timeframe.
                                                                       Contexts of Early Childhood Education                              provide evidence that you will be working with children in an
     Programme delivery                                                Te Hā o te Ao Hurihuri (30 credits)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Melanie Morrison
                                                                                                                                          early childhood service at the time of entry
     Te ara tuku                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
                                                                       The Teacher as Professional
     Online blended learning                                           Te Hā o te Kaiako (15 credits)                                     pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the                                      I can’t speak highly enough
                                                                                                                                          Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting
     Field-based learning                                              Professional Practice                                                                                                                                               of the lecturers and all the
                                                                       Te Hā o te Ngaio (15 credits)
                                                                                                                                          provide evidence of your proficiency in English if English is                                    staff at Te Rito Maioha.
     You will study nine 30-credit courses and six 15-credit courses
     over 3 years.                                                     In the second and third years, the themes in these courses will    an additional language                                                                           They are amazing!
                                                                       be expanded on.
     Weekly requirements include:                                                                                                                                                                                                      My knowledge in tikanga

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
                                                                                                                                          provide a Confidential referee report (which cannot be from
      approximately 16 hours of online engagement                                                                                         a family member or friend)                                                                   Māori I have found very
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    useful in my current job and a lot of the staff
      12 hours of practice in a licensed early childhood centre                                                                          ** If you are aged 20 or over, you do not require University Entrance.     I work with ask for advice and I have shared
      (supervised by a registered teacher)                                                                                                                                                                          some of my knowledge in staff meetings.
      an average of 9 hours of independent study.                                                                                                                                                                   I recommend making use of the learning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    support which is offered as it really helps
     In addition to supervised practice in your home early childhood                                                                                                                                                you to achieve high marks and you get one-
     service, you will need to complete a teaching practicum in                                                                                                                                                     on-one tuition - all included in your fees.
     a different setting during each year of the programme.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wonderful supportive staff!
     There will also be one 2-day noho marae experience each year.
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     Tohu paetahi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Tohu paetahi

                                                                                                                                     Admission requirements                                                   University Entrance
                                                                                                                                     Ngā hiahiatanga tono                                                     NCEA Level 3
                                                                                                                                     You are required to be in the role of a student teacher at a              Three subjects at Level 3 made up of 14 credits (12 credits
                                                                                                                                     primary/middle/intermediate/area school for 2 days a week                 in 2020 due to Covid-19) each in three University Entrance
                                                                                                                                     under the supervision of a registered teacher with a full                 approved subjects. For more information, please go to
                                                                                                                                     practising certificate (type 1 & 2) or subject to confirmation.           www.nzqa.govt.nz.
                                                                                                                                     To apply for this programme, you must:
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Literacy at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading
                                                                                                                                      be at least 17 years old (18 years old if you are an international       and 5 credits in writing.
                                                                                                                                      student)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Numeracy requires 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
                                                                                                                                      have University Entrance or better (or overseas equivalent) and
                                                                                                                                      meet the literacy and numeracy standards required for entrance
                                                                                                                                      to a university or be able to demonstrate to our satisfaction that       The criteria for determining whether an applicant without
                                                                                                                                      you have the skills and ability to study at tertiary level**             University Entrance will be accepted for study will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                               determined by the Director Teaching and Learning based
     Bachelor of                                                                                                                      preferably have a school identified that is willing to support field-
                                                                                                                                      based days (2 days each week during semester time) if you do
                                                                                                                                                                                                               on the applicant’s NZQA records and their abilitiy to study
                                                                                                                                                                                                               at tertiary level.

     Teaching (Primary)
                                                                                                                                      not have a school identified we will support you to find a school.

                                                                                                                                      pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the
                                                                                                                                      Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting
     Tohu Paetahi Whakaako (Primary)
                                                                                                                                      provide evidence of your proficiency in English if English is an
                                                                                                                                      additional language.

                                                                                                                                      provide a confidential referee report (which cannot be from
                                                                                                                                      a family member or friend)

     Gain comprehensive knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and                                                                  ** If you are aged 20 or over, you do not require University Entrance.

     learn skills required to teach in a range of socially diverse settings.
     Our Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) gives you the knowledge,        Courses
     skills and practical experience required to begin your career in   Kaupapa
     primary education.
                                                                        In the first year, you will study five courses:
     This 3-year Level 7 programme blends online learning with
     practical experience in a primary school setting to prepare you    Māori Teaching and Learning
     to become a qualified, registered primary teacher.                 Te Hā o te iwi: Mātauranga (30 credits)

     If you would like to study for the Bachelor of Teaching            Human Development for Teaching and Learning
     (Primary) over more than 3 years, you can request to study         Te Hā o te Tipui (30 credits)
     part-time as long as you complete the programme within an          Teaching and Learning as a Professional
     agreed timeframe.                                                  Te Hā o te Tangata Mātanga (30 credits)
                                                                        The Practice of Teaching (1)
     Programme delivery
                                                                        Te Hā o te Kaiako (15 credits)
     Te ara tuku
                                                                        Professional Practice
     Online blended learning
                                                                        Te Hā o te Ringa Ngaio (15 credits)
     Field-based learning
                                                                        In the second and third years, the themes in these courses
     You will study nine 30-credit courses and six 15-credit courses    will be expanded on, as will the learning areas of the
     over 3 years. There are two semesters a year, and both are 16      New Zealand Curriculum.
     weeks long.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
     Weekly requirements include:
      approximately 16 hours of online engagement

      two days of field-based practice in a primary/middle/
      intermediate/area school (supervised by a registered teacher)

      an average of 9 hours of independent study.

     In addition to supervised practice in your primary/middle/
     intermediate/area school, you will need to complete a teaching
     practicum in a different school setting during each year of
     the programme.
     There will also be one 2-day noho marae experience each year.
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                                                                                                                                                        Tohu pōkairua paetahi

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

                             Put your degree to good use teaching young children.
                             This 1-year full-time programme leads to teacher registration       Courses
                             in New Zealand.                                                     Kaupapa
                             It has been developed for people with a degree wanting              You will study 8 courses over 1-year.
                             to make a career of teaching in ECE and for international           The Culturally Responsive Teacher
                             teachers seeking a New Zealand qualification.                       Tikanga-ā-iwi (30 credits)
                             Programme delivery                                                  Understanding Children and Childhood
                             Te ara tuku                                                         Tamarikitanga (15 credits)
                             Online blended learning                                             Teacher as Inquirer 1
                                                                                                 Te Kaimahira 1 (15 credits)
                             Field-based learning
                             This is an intensive 150-credit Level 7 programme of study          Practicum 1
                             requiring considerable commitment and focus. There are two          Whakatātare 1 (15 credits)
                             semesters in this programme and both are 19 weeks in length.        Teacher as a Critical Pedagogue
                             You can be based anywhere in New Zealand and study for this         Kaiwhakamanawa (30 credits)
                             programme.                                                          Teacher as Emergent Leader
                             Study requirements are:                                             Mana Whakatipu (15 credits)

                              attendance at two 3-day block courses, which will be held          Teacher as Inquirer 2
                              in Auckland and Wellington depending on numbers                    Te Kaimahira 2 (15 credits)
                                                                                                 Practicum 2
                              approximately 7.5 hours of online engagement per week              Whakatātare 2 (15 credits)
                                                                                                 If you would like to study for the Graduate Diploma of Teaching
                              approximately 14.5 hours of independent study per week             (ECE) over more than 1 year, you can request to study part-
                                                                                                 time. You will need to complete the programme within an
                              you will be required to complete 13 hours of practice              agreed timeframe.
                              (comprising of 2 days per week, 6.5 hours per day) in
                              a licensed early childhood education service supervised by         Admission requirements
                              a registered ECE teacher.                                          Ngā hiahiatanga tono

                             In addition to your supervised practice you will need to complete   You are required to work (either paid or unpaid) at an ECE
                             two 5-week teaching practicums in different ECE settings.           centre for a minimum of 13 hours a week (comprising of
                                                                                                 2 days per week, 6.5 hours per day) under the supervision of
                             There will also be a one day noho marae experience.                 a ECE qualified, registered (category 1 or 2) liaison teacher
                                                                                                 who holds a full practising certificate’.
                                                                                                 To be eligible for this programme, you must:
                                Michelle Ballinger                                                 hold a relevant* Level 7 bachelor’s degree, a Level 8
                                                                                                   bachelor’s degree with honours, a Level 9 master’s degree,
                                Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
                                                                                                   or a Teacher Registration Board or Teaching Council
                                                        The past two years studying                approved Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

     Graduate
                                                        with Te Rito Maioha have

                                                                                                                                                                                               Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
                                                                                                   provide evidence of proficiency in English if English is an
                                                        been amazing. I have
                                                                                                   additional language
                                                        learned about myself and
                                                        my strengths and the things

     programmes
                                                                                                   pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the
                                                        that I can offer others.                   Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting

                                I am greatly indebted to all the staff for their                   provide evidence that you will be working with children in an
                                support and flexibility. Without them, it would                    early childhood service at the time of entry.
                                have been a lot harder. They helped me see
                                all the positive things that are me.                             Students with qualifications gained outside of New Zealand

     Tohu pōkairua paetahi                                                                       also need to provide an NZQA assessment report completed
                                                                                                 within the last 3 years. International students will need to hold
                                                                                                 a relevant visa.
                                                                                                 *Relevance is determined by the Director of Teaching and Learning at the time of selection.
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                                                                                                                                          Tohu pōkairua tautara

                             Postgraduate Diploma:
                             Infant and Toddler
                             Learning and Development
                             Pōkairua Tautara: i te Akoranga Kōhungahunga me te Whanaketanga

                             Specialise in teaching children across the first 1,000 days in 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        Admission requirements
                             a particular interest in infant and toddler learning, development    Ngā hiahiatanga tono
                             and wellbeing who want to specialise in this area.
                                                                                                  To be eligible for this programme, students must hold
                             The programme emphasises the importance of                           a relevant NZQA-equivalent Level 7 degree/diploma in
                             whanaungatanga (relationships) in supporting positive                education or related fields.
                             outcomes for infants, toddlers and their whānau.
                                                                                                  Applicants are required to supply the following*:
                             Multi-disciplinary theories and research from fields such as
                             education, health and social services are used to support            • Certified copy of level 7 qualification
                             a holistic view of learning, development and wellbeing.              • Verified proof of identification
                             The inclusion of relevant social services and agencies provides
                             opportunities to develop interdisciplinary relationships.            Applicants are required to undergo a NZ Police check

                             Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma:                 *Please note: Transcripts and work history are no longer
                             Infant and Toddler Learning and Development – Pōkairua               required
                             Tautara: te Akoranga Kōhungahunga me te Whanaketanga
                             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 delivery
                             Te ara tuku
                             Fully 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 up to 17 hours
                             a week for directed and independent study, including online
                             engagement. For full-time study, students need to set aside up
                             to 34 hours a week.

                             Courses
                             Kaupapa

     Postgraduate
                             The First Thousand Days

                                                                                                                                                                  Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
                             Ngā rā Tuamano (30 credits)
                             Infant and Toddler Learning and Wellbeing
                             Tamariki Kōhungahunga Akoranga me te Orangatanga

     programmes
                             (30 credits)
                             Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Environments
                             Tamariki Kōhungahunga Marautanga me te Taiao (30 credits)
                             Dialogic Pedagogy
                             Matapakinga Mātauranga (30 credits)

     Tohu pōkairua tautara
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     Tohu pōkairua tautara                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Tohu pōkairua tautara

     Postgraduate Diploma in
     Leadership (ECE)
     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                                                                      Postgraduate Diploma in
     within the ECE sector.
     This Level 8 postgraduate qualification has a strong emphasis       Elective courses – choose one                                   Leadership (ECE)
                                                                                                                                         Trans-Tasman Initiative*
     on work-based leadership practice within the ECE context.           Māori Leadership
     Students will develop their leadership skills through connection    Te Ārahitanga Māori i te Mātauranga Kōhungahunga (30 credits)
     with other students and engagement with current research.
                                                                         Pasifika Leadership in Early Childhood
     Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma in
     Leadership (ECE) – Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE) are
                                                                         Te Ārahitanga Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa i te Mātauranga                  Tītohu Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE)
                                                                         Kōhungahunga (30 credits)
     eligible to staircase into a Level 9 master’s degree, with the                                                                      Te Pāpaka-a-Māui/Aotearoa
     four courses contributing to the first part of a master’s degree.   Leading Social Change
                                                                         Te Ārahi Huringa Pāpori (30 credits)
     Students who complete the Leading Pedagogical Change
     and Leading Teams courses are eligible to graduate with
     a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership (ECE) – Tiwhikete          Admission requirements
     Paerua i te Ārahitanga (ECE)                                        Ngā hiahiatanga tono
                                                                         Students must hold an NZQA-equivalent Level 7 teaching          A unique opportunity to gain a postgraduate ECE leadership
     Programme delivery                                                  degree or diploma and be working in an ECE service or in an
     Te ara tuku                                                         organisation that has an ECE-related focus.                     qualification in collaboration with colleagues from both sides
     Online blended learning                                             Applicants are required to supply the following*:               of the Tasman.
     This is a 120-credit qualification comprising four 30-credit        • Certified copy of level 7 qualification
                                                                                                                                         Australian and New Zealand ECE leaders and aspiring leaders        Courses
     courses. It is equivalent to 1 full-time academic year but can      • Verified proof of identification                              share and co-construct leadership knowledge from experience        Kaupapa
     be completed part-time within 2 years. Full-time students                                                                           in the two similar but different ECE contexts.
     need to set aside 30–34 hours per week, which is why most           *Please note: Transcripts, police check and work history are                                                                       Leading Teams
     students choose to study part-time.                                 no longer required                                              Students engage together online as well as in face-to-face         Te Ārahi Tira (30 credits)
                                                                                                                                         block courses as a cohort within the wider Postgraduate
     Three of the four courses are compulsory core courses, with                                                                         Diploma in Leadership (ECE) programme.                             Leading Pedagogical Change
     the other being an elective course. The programme blends                                                                                                                                               Te Ārahi Huringa Tikanga Whakaako (30 credits)
     online and face-to-face learning. There is one 1.5-day block                                                                        The day after each block course, there are visits to ECE
     course per course.                                                     Anna Stratford                                               centres that provide added professional learning about best        Organisational Leadership
                                                                                                                                         practice in both Australia and New Zealand.                        Te Ārahitanga ā-Whakahaere (30 credits)
     A 1-day orientation course for new students precedes the
                                                                            Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Leading Social Change
     block course, which is usually held in Wellington.                                         Studying with Te Rito                    Programme delivery                                                 Te Ārahi Huringa Pāpori (30 credits)
                                                                                                Maioha has empowered me                  Te ara tuku
     Courses
     Kaupapa                                                                                    to succeed in my studies.                Online blended learning                                            Admission requirements
                                                                                                The authentically                                                                                           Ngā hiahiatanga tono
     Core courses                                                                               embedded manaakitanga                    Four 30-credit courses are taught consecutively over               Students must hold an NZQA-equivalent Level 7 teaching
     Leading Teams                                                                                                                       a 2-year period.                                                   degree or diploma and be working in an ECE service or in an
                                                                                                offered me ongoing

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
     Te Ārahi Tira (30 credits)                                                                                                          There are two compulsory block courses a year (one per             organisation that has an ECE-related focus.
                                                                                                support, guidance and
     Leading Pedagogical Change                                                                                                          course, 1.5 days each), with an additional orientation day in      Students holding a Level 7 teaching diploma from an approved
                                                                            inspiration to continue growing my knowledge.                Wellington before the first block course for students new to       institution for initial teacher education need current teacher
     Te Ārahi Huringa Tikanga Whakaako (30 credits)
                                                                            Exposure to and engagement in a biculturally                 the programme.                                                     registration and evidence of at least 3 years of professional,
     Organisational Leadership                                                                                                                                                                              practical or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.
     Te Ārahitanga ā-Whakahaere (30 credits)                                recognised programme has benefited me                        Once a year, students will need to cross the Tasman for
                                                                            immensely in different aspects of my career as               a block course in the partner country in Week 1 of each year’s     This programme will be offered depending on student numbers.
                                                                            well as for those I lead and teach in education              two semesters.
                                                                            within Aotearoa New Zealand                                  Students who graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma
                                                                                                                                         in Leadership (ECE) are eligible to staircase into a Level 9         *Unfortunately the trans-Tasman programme will
                                                                                                                                         master’s degree, with the four courses contributing to the first     not be offered in 2022 due to the current COVID-19
                                                                                                                                         part of a master’s degree in both Australia and New Zealand.         border restrictions.
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     Tohu pōkairuåa tautara                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Tohu pōkairuåa tautara

     Master of
     Education (ECE)
     Tohu Paerua Kōhungahunga (ECE)                                                                                                  30-credit courses on offer for the ‘coursework and thesis’ and   Admission requirements
                                                                                                                                     ‘coursework only’ options:                                       Ngā hiahiatanga tono
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Master’s ‘by thesis or primarily by thesis’
                                                                                                                                      Bicultural Teaching and Learning: Ngā Akoranga Tikanga Rua      Students must hold a postgraduate diploma or a bachelor’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                      honours degree. Students must be able to provide a copy of
                                                                                                                                      Māori Education: Mātauranga Māori                               their academic transcript.

     Take advantage of Te Rito Maioha’s research and teaching expertise                                                               Inclusive Education: He Mātauranga Whakawhāiti
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Master’s ‘by coursework and thesis’ or ‘by coursework only’
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Students must hold a relevant, NZQA-equivalent Level 7
     and complete your master’s degree with us.                                                                                       Curriculum Studies in ECE: He Akoranga Mārautanga Te Ao
                                                                                                                                                                                                      degree/diploma in education or a related field.
                                                                                                                                      Kōhungahunga                                                    Applicants are required to supply the following for
                                                                                                                                                                                                      both methods of delivery*:
                                                                        1    Master’s ‘by thesis or primarily by thesis’
                                                                                                                                      Evaluation Praxis: Arotakenga Ariā Whakahāngai
                                                                             (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time)                                                                                  • A copy of their academic transcript
                                                                                                                                      Leading Teams: Te Ārahi Tira                                    • Verified proof of identification
                                                                             A 120-credit programme for students holding
                                                                             a postgraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree                                                                              *Please note: Police check and work history are no
                                                                                                                                      Leading Pedagogical Change: Te Ārahi Huringa Tikanga
                                                                             (with honours), consisting of a 30-credit Research                                                                       longer required
                                                                                                                                      Whakaako
                                                                             Methods course and a 90-credit Research Thesis.
                                                                                                                                      Leading Social Change: Te Ārahi Huringa Pāpori

                                                                        2    Master’s ‘by coursework and thesis’                      Organisational Leadership: Te Ārahitanga ā-Whakahaere               Maryanne Lapana
                                                                             (18 months full-time or 3 years part-time)                                                                                   Master of Education (ECE)
                                                                                                                                      Māori Leadership: Te Ārahitanga Māoritanga
                                                                             A 180-credit programme for students entering with                                                                            Fakaalofa lahi atu and warm Pacific greetings.
                                                                             a Level 7 qualification (in the field of education).     Pasifika Leadership: Te Ārahitanga Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa
                                                                             Students will complete their coursework (either
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              It has been wonderful
                                                                             full-time or part-time), including the compulsory        The First Thousand Days: Ngā rā Tuamano                                                 working with my Semester
                                                                             Research Methods course, before undertaking                                                                                                      one lecturers. They have
                                                                             the Research Thesis.                                     Infant and Toddler Learning and Wellbeing: Tamariki                                     really helped me in my
                                                                                                                                      Kōhungahunga Akoranga me te Orangatanga                                                 learning journey and
     This Level 9 master’s qualification is endorsed in ECE. It will                                                                  Dialogic Pedagogy: Matapakinga Mātauranga
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              working towards my

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
     appeal to people wanting to further their knowledge of early       3    Master’s ‘by coursework only’                                                                                                master’s. They have been very understanding
                                                                             (18 months full-time or 3 years part-time)
     childhood generally and in specialist areas such as leadership,                                                                  Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Environments:                     about work commitments and life etc, and
     biculturalism, inclusive education, curriculum, evaluation and                                                                   Tamariki Kōhungahunga Marautanga me te Taiao                        I really do appreciate it.
                                                                             A 120–180 credit programme (depending on entry
     infant and toddler pedagogy.
                                                                             qualifications). Students must hold a minimum Level
                                                                             7 qualification (in the field of education). Students
                                                                                                                                      Research Methods: Tikanga Rangahau                                  I have learnt so much, and the lecturers have
     Programme delivery                                                      completing their master’s degree by coursework                                                                               opened my eyes to new ways of being and
     Te ara tuku                                                             (full-time or part-time) will choose from a suite of     Independent Inquiry: Rangahau Motuhake                              learning. With holding down a full-time job,
     Fully online learning                                                   Level 8 and 9 courses.                                                                                                       finalising registration, full-time study and life
                                                                                                                                                                                                          commitments, this means a lot to me.
     There are three pathways, depending on student choice and
     the entry qualifications:                                         Full-time students will study two courses per semester.
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                                                                                                                                            Ngā hōtaka atu

                      ECE Diploma to Degree
                      Upgrade Pathway
                      Whakamohoa Tītohu

                      Boost your career by upgrading your ECE diploma to a degree.
                      This is a 1–2-year part-time pathway 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.
                      The pathway will deepen your knowledge of:
                       curriculum design, assessment and inquiry

                       inclusion, exclusion and marginalisation in ECE settings

                       infants and toddlers

                       mātauranga Māori

                       leadership in early childhood education.

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

                      Programme delivery                                                      Infants and Toddlers
                      Te ara tuku                                                             Te Hā o te Ao Kōhungahunga (20 credits)

                      Online learning                                                         Teacher as Weaver of Curriculum
                                                                                              Te Hā o te Marau Kaiwhatu (20 credits)
                      The pathway consists of three courses, each 12 weeks long, and          Teacher as Inclusive Pedagogue
                      one 16 week course (Māori Teaching and Learning | Te Hā o te            Te Hā o te Kaiako Aroā (20 credits)
                      Ao Iwi: Mātauranga Māori) taught in semester 2, which you may
                      be required to complete if you meet either of the following criteria:   Māori Teaching and Learning
                                                                                              Te Hā o te Ao Iwi: Mātauranga Māori (30 credits)
                       You did not receive your diploma from Te Tari Puna Ora
                       o Aotearoa/New Zealand Childcare Association (NZCA) –                  This course may be required (see Programme delivery section).
                       the previous name for Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood
                       New Zealand.                                                           Admission requirements
                                                                                              Ngā hiahiatanga tono
                       You are unable to demonstrate competency in te reo Māori               To join this pathway, you must:
                       me ngā tikanga Māori.
                                                                                               hold a recognised Level 7 New Zealand ECE teaching
                      Māori Teaching and Learning: Te Hā o te Ao Mātauranga Māori              diploma qualification
                      includes a noho marae.

     Other
                      Study requirements include:                                              provide evidence of previous experience working with

                                                                                                                                                              Te Rito Maioha Prospectus 2022
                                                                                               children in an early childhood service.
                       approximately 12 hours of study per week made up of
                       independent study and online teaching and learning

     programmes
                       access to an early childhood service to complete
                       assessment work related to research topics, child study and
                       implementation of a te reo Māori resource.

     Ngā hōtaka atu
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     Ngā hōtaka atu

     Teacher Education
     Refresh (TER)
     Ara Tū Whakaako

     Gain or renew your practising certificate.
     The TER programme is for early childhood teachers who have           The Professional Teacher – Belonging to a Profession
     not gained a full practising certificate. The programme could        Te Kaiako Ringa Ngaio – Te Taumata o te Akoranga Ako
     also be of interest to primary-trained teachers who want to
                                                                          Supervised Practicum
     learn more about working in ECE or internationally qualified
                                                                          Whakatātare
     early childhood teachers who want to learn more about the
     New Zealand environment.
                                                                          Programme options
                                                                          Te whakatakototanga o te hōtaka
     Programme delivery
     Te ara tuku                                                          Participants will follow one of two pathways:
     Online blended learning                                               Practicum-based option
     Field-based learning                                                  Teachers not currently employed in a full-time teaching
                                                                           position in an ECE service will be required to complete
     The TER programme comprises four 4-week modules over a 20-            a 4-week practicum in a centre.
     week period. It comprises three modules of self-directed online
     learning and one supervised practicum module. There is a break        Fast-track option
     of 1 or 2 weeks between each module. There are usually two            Teachers in full-time permanent or full-time fixed-term teaching
     intakes a year in February and July, and the programme must be        positions (minimum 30 hours per week) for 12 months at the
     completed within a year.                                              time of enrolment will not be required to complete a 4 week
                                                                           practicum in a centre. They will be required to undertake
     You are likely to be required to complete a TER programme if you:
                                                                           a practicum visit.
      are applying for your first practising certificate and your ITE
      qualification was completed more than 5 years ago                   Participants must provide an attestation form from their ECE
                                                                          service leader confirming:
      held a Tōmua (Provisional) practising certificate and you have
                                                                           the applicant’s employment
      not taught in the last 5 years
                                                                           support for the teacher for the duration of the TER programme.
      have already held two Tōmua (Provisional) practising certificates
      and you are applying for a third
                                                                           confirmation that the teacher meets the required standards
                                                                           of teaching as set out by the Teaching Council and
      are an overseas teacher and your education qualification was
                                                                           Te Rito Maioha.
      completed more than 5 years ago and you have not had
      significant teaching service in the last 5 years.
                                                                          Admission requirements
     You may also be required to undertake a TER if you have held         Ngā hiahiatanga tono
     a Tūturu (Full Category One) or Pūmau (Full Category Two)
     practising certificate but not taught for a length of time.          All applicants must:

     For most teaching positions in New Zealand, it is a requirement       undergo a children’s worker safety check as required under
     to have a current practising certificate. If you have questions or    the Children’s Act 2014, including police vetting
     want to discuss your individual situation, please email
     TER@teachingcouncil.nz                                                provide evidence from Hapori Matatū Teaching Council that
                                                                           you are required to complete the TER programme to renew
                                                                           your registration.
     Modules
     Kōwae
                                                                          There is no set weekly early childhood service attendance
     Today’s and Tomorrow’s Learning Communities                          requirement for this programme, but spending some time in
     Ngā Hapori Ako o Nāianei me Āpōpō                                    a centre is recommended, especially if you have not worked
     Curriculum, Assessment and Planning                                  as a teacher recently.
     Whakariterite – Marautanga, Aromatawai
Locations
Ngā wāhi whakaako
We are a field-based provider with
11 teaching Regional Education                                                                     WHANGĀREI

Centres across New Zealand.                                                           MANUKAU

                                                                        KIRIKIRIROA | HAMILTON          ROTORUA
                                                                                                             TŪRANGA-NUI-A-KIWA | GISBORNE
 National Office                                                PAPAIOEA | PALMERSTON NORTH                HERETAUNGA | HASTINGS
 Te Tari matua
                                                                    WHAKATŪ | NELSON
 Physical address              Freephone                                                            TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA | WELLINGTON
 Level 4                       0800 244 532
 The Thorndon Centre
                                                                                              ŌTAUTAHI | CHRISTCHURCH
 191 Thorndon Quay             Tel 04 473 4672
 Wellington 6011
                               Website
                                                                                      ŌTEPOTI | DUNEDIN
 Postal address                ecnz.ac.nz
 PO Box 12725
 Thorndon
 Wellington 6144

 Whangārei                           Rotorua                                Palmerston North                 Christchurch
                                                                            Papaioea                         Ōtautahi
 2 Carlton Cresent,                  1157 Pukuatua Street                   23 Mihaere Drive                 Unit 2B
 Kamo,                               Rotorua 3010                           Palmerston North 4414            Airport Business Park
 Whangārei 0112                                                                                              92 Russley Road
                                     Tel 07 346 2408                        Tel 06 355 0108
                                                                                                             Christchurch 8042
 Tel 09 438 1960
                                                                                                             Tel 03 342 1362

 Manukau                             Gisborne                               Wellington                       Dunedin
                                     Tūranga-nui-a-kiwa                     Te Whanganui-a-tara              Ōtepoti
 Manukau Westfield                   Unit 3, 152 Ormond Road                Ground Floor                     Level 2, Bracken Court
 Shopping Centre                     Mangapapa                              191A Thorndon Quay               480 Moray Place
 Level 1, Westfield Tower            Gisborne 4010                          Thorndon                         Dunedin 9016
 Leyton Way                                                                 Wellington 6011
                                     Tel 06 868 4775                                                         Tel 03 477 8511
 Auckland 2241
                                                                            Tel 04 460 8921
 Tel 09 263 9755

 Hamilton                            Hastings                               Nelson
 Kirikiriroa                         Heretaunga                             Whakatū
 Level 1                             120 Market Street                      197 Bridge Street
 410 Victoria Street                 North Hastings 4122                    Nelson 7040
 Hamilton Central
                                     Tel 06 878 2307                        Tel 03 548 0511
 Hamilton 3204
 Tel 07 850 4971

Study with us
Rated 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
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