Early childhood education news

A lifelong love of learning leads to postgraduate study
BestStart Centre Manager and Master of Education (ECE) graduate, Amrita Kaur, now has her eyes set on gaining a PhD in Education.

NZTC to host ECE graduation ceremonies in October
ECE graduates from Level 7 and above will be invited to attend this celebratory college event.

Together we can make New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) thrive
Celebrating and raising awareness of New Zealand Sign Language Week (8 - 14 May).

Ngā Aukume o Te Pū Taka Māori | Te Reo Māori Alphabet Magnets
NZTC launches te reo Māori alphabet magnets to support teaching and learning in the ECE sector.

New He Kupu issue explores the role of holism in tamariki learning
The connection of holism to teaching practice in early childhood education is examined in the latest issue out now.

NZTC International Team jetting off to inspire future kaiako
International Team members will meet educational partners and prospective students throughout China.

Kaiako embraces reciprocal relationships based on whakamana and manaakitanga
ECE professional, Janeta Tiatia, believes a focus on whakamana (empowerment) and manaakitanga (mutual respect) are keys to a successful career.

Early Childhood Education study scholarships extended
Scholarships for NZTC’s teaching programs have been extended to support sector demand.

Student’s passion for theatre and teaching takes centre stage
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) student, Emily-Jane Cull, is thrilled to be combining her two loves of performing and teaching.

NZTC’s commitment to te reo Māori competency
Our kaupapa support the continued development of te reo Māori competency among NZTC staff, students and the communities they serve.

Teaching program instils confidence in student new to study
Support from NZTC has provided Tina Bradley with the tools to immerse herself in NZTC’s online mode of learning.