Structure and content of Quality in Action

Structure and Content of Quality in Action: Te Hanga me ngā Kōrero o Te Mahi Whai Hua

The first section of Quality in Action is in English and Māori. It explains the relationship of the DOPs to practice within kōhanga reo and to Te Korowai, the charter between Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board and the Ministry of Education.

Each DOP is then examined in detail, beginning with the guiding principles and following the order in which the DOPs are given in their three main divisions:

• Learning and Development (DOPs 1–5)
• Communication and Consultation (DOPs 6–8)
• Operation and Administration (DOPs 9–12).

The document ends with a list of legislation relevant to early childhood services and with a glossary of terms.

For each DOP or subsection of a DOP, the same sequence is followed:

• The DOP is stated.
• The DOP’s implications for management and educators are discussed, and examples are given of how the DOP can be met to a standard consistent with high-quality practice.
• Bicultural Approaches describe understandings, values, beliefs, and practices that are significant to Māori and that can enrich the philosophies and practices of all early childhood services.
• Scenarios present brief episodes or events that illustrate good practice in relation to the DOP.
• Signposts provide examples of indicators that would suggest that a service is meeting the requirements of the DOP.
• Reflective Questions offer management and educators the opportunity to consider their service’s practice in relation to the DOP.
• Recommended Reading lists helpful publications that are relevant to the DOP and accessible to management and educators.