An international agreement to collaborate on early learning research and teacher education will create new knowledge,
fresh thinking and opportunities for ECE students, lecturers and researchers.
“Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood NZ is pleased to announce a Memorandum of Co-Operation and Understanding with UNITAR
International University of Malaysia,” Te Rito Maioha Chief Executive Kathy Wolfe says.
“Our agreement will see us sharing expertise and experience through collaborative research, student and staff exchanges,
professional development and guest lecturing.”
“As a leading bicultural initial teacher education provider, it aligns with our commitment to advance early childhood
education knowledge and best practice at a global level.”
Te Rito Maioha Director of Teaching, Learning and Research Dr Rosina Merry says the international relationship will
widen horizons and enrich the experiences of students, post-graduate students, lecturers and researchers.
“It opens doors to learn from each other, share evidence and expertise, and create greater understanding of diverse
culture, language and identity in ECE and teacher education," Dr Merry says.
“We have so many exciting opportunities to work collectively towards the common goal of improving early childhood
education for young children."
Dr Merry says the relationship originated at a UNITAR University ECE conference when Te Rito Maioha gave the keynote
address on humanising online learning delivery for ECE student teachers.
“Te Rito Maioha’s expertise and passion for blended field-based and online learning delivery is well aligned with UNITAR
which combines on-campus and distance learning.”