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New ZealandTertiary College
T E R T I A R Y C O L L E G E S G R O U P
Specialising in early childhood teacher educationDecember 2015
NZTC LAUNCHES NEW POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS!
Announcing our new Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) and Master of Early Childhood Education
The College will add to its portfolio of postgraduate study options for students with the delivery of a 60 credit Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) and a 180 credit Master of Early Childhood Education. The new qualifications are in addition to the two current postgraduate qualifications - the Master of Education (ECE) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (ECE).
After engaging with over 330 early childhood professionals, including the Early Childhood Council, graduates, Associate Teachers and students, the voice of the ECE community shared their need for a qualification that equips learners with sector specific management, mentoring and leadership skills.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) has been developed to meet these needs with the qualification requiring only six months of study to complete. NZTC’s online learning environment (NZTC Online) also gives busy students the flexibility to study at a time and place that suits them.
The Master of Early Childhood Education is an 18 month qualification tailored to early childhood professionals who wish to advance their scholarship in curriculum, leadership, advocacy and ethics at a postgraduate level through coursework. It enables those who hold positions such as managers and senior teaching staff to enhance the leadership and mentoring of staff
in their centres and grow in their professional specialisation of working with families and young children. This qualification is an excellent alternative to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (ECE) as it is only six months longer in duration and enables students to achieve a higher level of study through coursework.
“NZTC continues to assess the needs of the early childhood sector and the best ways to support these. We are excited to offer a new Master of Early Childhood Education by coursework and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) in support of our profession. We look forward to meeting with students in the coming months to discuss these new options which offer new pathways for students to achieve their postgraduate dreams,” commented NZTC Chief Executive Selena Fox.
Applications for the February intake for these qualifications are now open. For more information about these exciting new postgraduate study options, please click HERE or call +64 9 520 4000 / +64 3 366 8000.
Please note: International students are unable to study towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management) in New Zealand due to visa restrictions. Delivery to offshore students is pending final NZQA approval. We will notify you when this is confirmed in the New Year.
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) continues its commitment to innovation and early childhood teacher education with the delivery of two new NZQA approved postgraduate qualifications in 2016.
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New ZealandTertiary College
T E R T I A R Y C O L L E G E S G R O U P
Specialising in early childhood teacher educationDecember 2015
NEW ZEALAND - THE COUNTRY OF HONOUR AT CHINA EDUCATION EXPO
ENZ’s Alex Grace, Minister Joyce, Audrey & Emma
New Zealand’s world class education options were showcased at the recent China Education Expo in Beijing where New Zealand was selected as the Country of Honour. The New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Marketing Team were honoured to participate in the landmark event for New Zealand, as well as the associated Educational Partner seminar organised by Education New Zealand (ENZ).
As the Country of Honour, New Zealand was a key focus of the expo as a study destination for international students. New Zealand’s Economic Development Minister, Hon Steven Joyce, emphasised New Zealand’s high quality study options and world leading quality of living at a gala dinner to open the expo, welcoming exhibitors from over 35 countries.
Minister Joyce and ENZ’s Regional Director - Greater China, Alex Grace met with NZTC’s International Marketing Manager Audrey Wang and International Marketing Officer Emma Li after Minister Joyce’s address. He wished NZTC further success in attracting increasing numbers of high quality students to New Zealand.
Audrey and Emma experienced an increase in enquiries at the expo from prospective students, parents and Educational Partners eager to learn more about the internationally recognised early childhood education qualifications that NZTC offers.
In addition to their marketing activities in Beijing, Audrey and Emma travelled to Hong Kong, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Taipei where they met with over 150 educational agency staff members and many prospective students interested in pursuing a career as an early childhood educator in New Zealand.
The NZTC Team is looking forward to welcoming new international students to the Auckland and Christchurch Campus in 2016 and continuing their offshore marketing activity to build awareness of the extensive opportunities available in early childhood education in New Zealand and beyond.
After a busy and fulfilling year the International Team would like to thank all of our Educational Partners, supporters, students and prospective students for their interest and support of New Zealand Tertiary College this year.
The NZTC Team will take a short break over the Christmas holiday period after a rewarding year assisting our students to achieve their goals filled with Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit.
The College will close at 5.00pm on Monday 21 December 2015 and re-open on Monday 11 January 2016 in accordance with our usual operating hours.
We look forward to new initiatives and opportunities for our students and College in 2016. We take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE NZTC TEAM!
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New ZealandTertiary College
T E R T I A R Y C O L L E G E S G R O U P
Specialising in early childhood teacher educationDecember 2015
NZTC INDIA CELEBRATES LARGEST GRADUATION CEREMONY TO DATE
The memorable graduation ceremony and luncheon held in Mumbai commemorated the graduates’ achievements as well as the love and support of the family members who were by their sides throughout their academic journeys.
NZTC India are extremely proud of this year’s graduates, a talented group of students who have shown deep commitment to the College Values of Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit and who have bright futures ahead impacting on the lives of children internationally.
Since completing their studies, these graduates have already embarked on exciting adventures all over the world, with several transitioning to higher level NZTC studies in New Zealand and India, while others have launched teaching careers in the
United States, United Kingdom, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Germany. The College looks forward to hearing about, celebrating and supporting all that these students will go on to contribute to the global ECE profession.
During the ceremony, graduates delivered speeches reflecting on their time with NZTC India and thanking the College for empowering them with the skills needed to become effective early childhood educators. Bachelor of Education (ECE) Commendation Award recipient Madhavi Shilpi warmly praised the NZTC India Team, expressing, “I am so grateful for your guidance, your help, and your support as I pursued my heartfelt quest of understanding the place where children and the process of education connect. I walked into NZTC India with a wish and am walking out today with a dream. I feel blessed.”
NZTC India marked a very special milestone on Sunday 29 November 2015 as we celebrated the success and hard work of our graduates at our fifth and largest graduation ceremony to date.
Madhavi Shilpi shares her NZTC experiences Graduates enjoy the ceremony
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New ZealandTertiary College
T E R T I A R Y C O L L E G E S G R O U P
Specialising in early childhood teacher educationDecember 2015
Graduate Diplomain Teaching(Early Childhood
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The revised qualification incorporates the latest research on the care and education of young children, as well as extensive feedback from students, Associate Teachers and early childhood education experts.
The NZTC Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ), with graduates being eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration upon completion.
The College Values of Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit underpin all the courses within the qualification making the content unique to NZTC, while reflecting on our sector’s voice.
With higher-level content to improve learning outcomes and increase critical engagement, the qualification will become slightly longer, shifting from 150 credits over 1.25 years to 160 credits over 1.33 years.
Program revisions include a stronger focus on infants and toddlers, Tiriti-based and bi-cultural practice, and reflective action research. Additionally, the duration of Field Practice placements have been extended, with the areas of learning for students closely aligning with course content and interwoven so that practical experiences support a deeper understanding of theory.
New videos and interactive content have also been developed to best support our students in becoming highly professional early childhood practitioners.
NZTC Chief Executive Selena Fox commented, “NZTC aims to empower our graduates with the knowledge, skills, values and beliefs necessary for them to serve young children and their families with excellence. The revamped Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) aligns with this goal and we look forward to supporting our students throughout their studies.”
For more information about the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) please click HERE
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) will launch an updated version of its Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) from 18 January 2016.
NZTC REFRESHES GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (ECE)
