Course Overview
About the course
Early Childhood Education is an important cornerstone that lays the foundation for formal education. It helps in the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual and physical abilities. Hence, it is crucial to ensure that early childhood educators are capable and competent in building a solid foundation for the future development of the children, providing a strong base for learning.
As part of the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA), the Malaysian Government now requires all children providers and kindergarten teacher to meet the minimum professional teaching qualifications. It is mandatory for all pre-school practitioners to hold at least Diploma in Early Childhood Education by Year 2020.
This course is specifically designed for aspiring teachers with acute interests in meeting the challenges of teaching profession at pre-school level and working professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills related to early childhood education aspects.
This 2.5 years part-time programme consists of 30 modules to be completed. Students will experience a wide variety of teaching and learning approaches, including:
- Interactive seminars
- Self-directed research
- Group-based learning
- Reflection on visual materials
- Coursework presentation
- Online open discussions
This course utilises a range of formative, summative and reflective assessment methods to evaluate learning. The aim of assessment is to develop pre-service teaching skills in critical thinking and reflective practice. Assessment components include formal assessments and informal self-assessments so that students can monitor their own learning.
Students will develop early childhood education knowledge in planning and implementation of quality learning and creative experiences for children and learn about the importance of a stimulating but safe environment for children to explore and interact.
This programme will build the teachers’ skill sets and deepen their knowledge that aim to enhance their competencies to be reflectively and professionally engaged in teaching-learning processes and experiences, curriculum planning and aspects of management. In the final project, teachers will apply the knowledge they gained to strategically craft a plan applicable to early childhood education that will effectively identify and manage their vision.
The future career path for Diploma in Early childhood Education graduates includes but not limited to:
- Kindergarten Proprietor
- Children Event Advisor
- Kindergarten Administrator
- Child Trainer
- Education Planner
- Curriculum Developer / Trainers
- Kindergarten Principal / Assistant Principal
Qualification as stated below:
– SPM or UEC or O Level or other equivalent qualifications with minimum three (3) credits
– Pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah
All individuals who are interested to pursue higher learning and to enhance wider knowledge in early childhood management and education are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants who do not meet the above requirements are welcome to contact us. We will advice and assist throughout the application procedures.
10
Lecturers
500
Graduates
30
Modules
100
Students Passed
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