AUT - Bachelor of Education - Montessori Early Childhood Teaching
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Bachelor of Education - Montessori Early Childhood Teaching
Montessori education is based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator, Maria Montessori, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
It stresses the importance of adapting the child’s learning environment to his or her developmental level, and the role of physical activity in absorbing academic concepts and practical skills.
Montessori education views children as being capable of self-directed, hands-on learning.
Structure and content
This specialty was developed with the Montessori Association of New Zealand to equip early childhood educators with the skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to thrive in a Montessori early childhood setting.
AUT has strong links with Montessori education centres and students are encouraged to complete as much hands-on experience as possible.
Montessori Early Childhood
- Curriculum III: Montessori Perspectives
- Human Development III: Montessori Perspectives
- Montessori Philosophy and Curriculum
- Montessori Programme Planning
- Special Topic: Centre Design
Our graduates speak - Adam Buckingham
Adam Buckingham always enjoyed working with children and left his full time job to study a Bachelor of Education in Montessori Early Childhood Teaching.
He works as an early childhood teacher and encourages other men to take up teaching.
Career opportunities
- Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional teacher registration
- Teaching in a diverse range of early childhood education settings, including Montessori
- Management of a Montessori or other early childhood centre
- As Montessori is a worldwide movement, graduates may wish to pursue teaching careers overseas
Papers
Year One295200 Taki Haere Mai
295202 ECE Professional Inquiry and Practice I
295113 Human Development and Learning I
295111 Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa New Zealand
295127 Curriculum I: Infants and Toddlers
295114 Whanau/Family and Society
295116 Health and Safety
295128 Curriculum II: The Young Child
Year Two
296263 Professional Inquiry and Practice II
296260 Karanga Mai
296223 Working with Parents as Partners
296266 Curriculum III
296335 Special Topic: Centre Design OR
296261 Special Topic: Infants and Toddlers
296238 Curriculum IV
296227 Principles of Learning and Teaching
296243 Childhood Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand
Year Three
297007 ECE Professional Inquiry and Practice III
297333 Research for Teaching
296226 Inclusive Education
296335 Special Topic: Centre Design OR
297359 Special Topic: Infants and Toddlers
297340 Montessori Philosophy and Curriculum
297341 Human Development III: Montessori
297342 Montessori Programme Planning
297343 Curriculum III: Montessori Perspectives
297334 Sociopolitical Perspectives in Education
In support of the Treaty of Waitangi, AUT offers Nil Fee Te Reo Māori papers that can be taken as part of a Bachelor of Education at AUT.