About this Course

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) market is burgeoning, and the demand for qualified professionals grows along with it. Aside from its career potential, the opportunity to contribute to the development of a generation is strong incentive for many. The objective of this programme is to prepare students to fulfil roles as assistant teachers and caregivers in Early Childhood Care and Education, playing nurturing roles in the care and development of young children. 

The course will provide you with the ability to carry out relevant routines, prepare teaching aids, assist in activities and help set up the learning environment.

Course Objectives

• Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
  
• Transfer education philosophies and child development theories into practices which provide wide-ranging, multimedia and developmentally appropriate experiences for young children;
  
• Be skilful in their role of observation and application of knowledge of child development;
  
• Gain knowledge on a variety of approaches and strategies which facilitate a creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children;
  
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow colleagues, parents and other professionals in the community; and
  
• Design, implement and evaluate activities and learning environments that are appropriate to young children’s developmental needs and learning.
  

Structure

Modules

• PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 
  

          - Foundations of Early Childhood Education

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
  

          - Child Development 

          - Observation and Assessment

          - Caring for Children with Differences

          - Play and Learning in The Early Years

• CURRICULUM STUDIES AND PEDAGOGY 
  

          - Language and Literacy Development

          - Numeracy Development in Children

          - Discovery for the World

          - Music and Movement

          - Visual Arts for the Young

          - Physical Education

          - Self and Social Awareness

          - Information and Communication Technology

          - Planning the Environment

          - Programme Planning and Routine Care

          - Classroom Management

• PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

• SAFETY, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND HYGIENE  
  

          -    Safety, Health, Nutrition and Hygiene

• PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY  
  

          - Working with Families and the Community

• SUPERVISED TEACHING PRACTICE  
  

          - Practicum

Assessment

• Projects/Assignments
  
• Written Examination
  
• Practicum
  

Award of Certificate

Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, and a minimum of 80% attendance, trainees will be awarded the Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Average Teacher-Student Ratio

1:50

Admission Requirements

Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits (including a credit in English or its equivalent - IELTS 5.5) 

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