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Introduction to Teaching in New Zealand ECE

This course immerses you in the unique world of New Zealand early childhood education—exploring its rich curriculum, play-based pedagogy, and the pathway to becoming a fully certificated teacher.

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$99 per person *Included in Educator Club

Moving to a new country is a life-changing adventure, and stepping into a different education system can feel both exciting and overwhelming. If you're new to early childhood education (ECE) in New Zealand, this course is your essential guide to understanding the unique landscape of teaching here.

Designed specifically for educators transitioning into the New Zealand ECE sector, this course unpacks the core elements of our play-based pedagogy, explores the Te Whāriki curriculum, and walks you through the process of becoming a fully certificated teacher. While nothing replaces hands-on experience in an ECE setting, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge, practical insights, and confidence to navigate your teaching journey with greater ease.

By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of what makes ECE in New Zealand so special—and be better prepared to thrive in your new professional environment. Let’s make this transition smoother and more rewarding together!

About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser.

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Introduction to Teaching in New Zealand ECE