ESC3101: Communicating Effectively in an Education Support and Care Context (10 credits) (25 practicum hours)
Note: 25 of the 120 practicum hours should be completed as part of this paper.
This paper introduces learners to the strategies, approaches, techniques, knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including diverse learners. To assist the learner to communicate effectively to promote own active participation, and learner success, inclusion and engagement within an education support and care context.
Overview of assessment in this paper:
- Keep a reflective journal of practicum hours discussing your communication strategies with learners, whanau, or colleagues, discuss any challenges, and identify areas (and strategies) for improvement.
- Describe how you incorporated, promoted, and respected Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, Mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori when communicating in your practicum context.
- Develop language and literacy strategies to support teaching and learning and to communicate effectively with learners and other key stakeholders in a one-to-one and a group setting.
ESC3102: Inclusive Practice in an Education Support and Care Context (10 credits) (25 practicum hours)
Note: 25 of the 120 practicum hours should be completed as part of this paper.
This paper introduces learners to the principles and application of inclusive teaching and learning practice to support and engage diverse learners. This paper also incorporates learner-centred teaching and learning strategies, tools and techniques that are applicable in a diverse education support and care context.
Overview of assessment in this paper:
- Describe inclusive teaching and learning principles you applied in your practicum hours. Reflect on the strategies used to address the needs of the learners, collaboration with other educators, support staff or families/whānau, and on lessons learned.
- Describe areas where you needed support to enhance your inclusive teaching and learning practice with diverse learners, and potential external and internal support options.
ESC3103: Human and Learning Development in Education Support and Care Contexts (5 credits) (10 practicum hours)
Note: 10 of the 120 practicum hours should be completed as part of this paper.
This paper provides learners with basic skills and knowledge of learning and human development and assists learners to apply these skills and knowledge in their teaching and learning practice in an education support and care context.
Overview of assessment in this paper:
- Describe human development and its relationship to learning development (during the life stages from birth to adolescence). Describe two developmental theories and relate these to practical examples of learning development during your practicum hours.
- Describe teaching and/or support strategies that you applied during practicum hours that are informed by your understanding of human development and learning development, how these aligned with the needs of the learner(s) and reflect on the effectiveness of these strategies.
ESC3104: Education Support and Care Practicum (15 credits) (60 practicum hours)
Note: 60 of the 120 practicum hours should be completed as part of this paper.
This practicum paper provides learners with the skills and knowledge to assist in supporting learners with their learning in the education support and care context, inclusive of resource production. The paper also focuses on professional behaviour, inclusive of health and safety practices and behavioural management practices, to uphold and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
Overview of assessment in this paper:
- Describe examples from your practicum experience of where you applied professional behaviour, health and safety practices, and supportive communication with colleagues and learners.
- Describe legislative Acts (external) and internal guidelines that assist with ensuring child health, safety, and wellbeing. Describe examples where you observed the legislation and guidelines in action through the implementation of organisational policies, procedures, and/or practices in your practicum context.
Explain learner behavioural management approaches that you have applied during the practicum hours, reflect on their effectiveness, and provide recommendations for improvement.
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