Heke Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood)
Turn your passion and existing work in your Kōhanga Reo, puna or early childhood centre into a career as you learn to nurture and develop the Māori world view within our tamariki and mokopuna.
Delivered in both te reo Māori and English you will be introduced to the foundations of the philosophies of early childhood teaching from a mātauranga Māori perspective. You will gain an appreciation for te reo Māori as you undertake indepth study on the language and its context in early childhood education. Develop and gain the necessary skills to become confident to contribute to the growth and development of a new generation in an early childcare setting.
This is the first year of the degree programme, combined with te reo and iwi and hapū studies, graduates of the heke will be able to fulfil their roles as kaiāwhina, teacher aide or go on to further advanced study with the Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga degree programme to become a certified teacher.
Heke Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood)
Code: HWK
Credits: 120
Duration: 1 year
Level: NZQA Level 5
Delivery: Residential seminars, self directed learning and online delivery
Mode: Bilingual (Māori/English)
Next Intake: Huringa 1 (March)
Entry Requirements: Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address and computer, laptop, tablet or other suitable mobile device is required.
Tuition Fees: $3,600 (approximately)
