Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma
7 Semesters / 2 Years 6 Months
Up to 100% PTPTN
From
RM 750.00per
month
month
RM 22,500.00 total tuition fee
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Why this course
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme aims to provide a foundational understanding of preschool education for aspiring early childhood educators. The programme equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies for them to work in industries that involve children at preschools, childcare and development centres, children enrichment centres as well as at play centres.
Looking for a suitable, affordable Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Malaysia? Here are great reasons why UNITAR’s ECE diploma programme is worth considering to enrol:
- Preschool Simulation Room for ECE Students
At UNITAR, we want our students to go beyond physical learning in a lecture hall or online learning. Hence, our ECE diploma students are given the opportunity to conduct lessons and activities in a simulation room to get the feel of a preschool or kindergarten teacher.
- Experienced Academicians with Relevant Industry Knowledge
Some of our lecturers come from a preschool teaching background, which students can greatly benefit from during the diploma programme. They will learn the ins and outs of preschool operations and real-world challenges.
The diploma syllabus covers different curriculum references, including KSPK and GENIUS (previously known as PERMATA). Among the subjects covered are storytelling, creative movement, puppet and role play.
- Areas of Knowledge
Here are some areas that will be covered by ECE lecturers:
- Early Childhood Education Management
The fundamentals and methodology of teaching and learning for young children.
2. Children’s Development
The vital role of adults in creating a stimulating, explorative learning environment for young learners since their birth to preschool age.
3. Children’s Activities
The conducive design of “play classrooms” with safety protocols as well as resources and teaching methods to encourage children’s creativity.
- Use Your Work Experience to Enrol at UNITAR!
Through APEL, working adults in Malaysia can take advantage of their work experience to gain admission to UNITAR International University. Additionally, there is an opportunity to reduce the study duration and costs.
If you’re applying via APEL, the entry requirements to gain admission into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Level 5, MQF) are as follow:
(a) being a Malaysian citizen
(b) being more than 20 years of age
(c) have relevant work experience / prior experiential learning
(d) have passed the APEL assessment
- Career Prospects
With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, you can either teach general or specific subjects. For example, you may be keen on becoming a children’s language educator, but if you want to advance your expertise it’s best to continue your higher education with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) (Hons). Apart from that, you can consider the role of a childcare assistant or education centre assistant for young children. Employers in this industry not only need qualified children educators but also capable administrative and management officers.
The programme is available in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (BM) (teaching medium of instruction and learning materials).
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
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UNITAR has fostered strong industry partners and project partnerships through various collaborations to offer internship placements for our students. That way, they can graduate with confidence knowing that they have acquired prior work experience from their internships.
Get the opportunity to nurture young minds through learning and playing with our Diploma in Early Childhood Education today!
Course information
Entry Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements
- A pass in SPM with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject or its equivalent;OR
- “A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C
(GP 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent; OR” - A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul; OR
- “A pass in SKM Level 3 in Early Child Care/Preschool and pass SPM with a
minimum of 1 credit in any subject; OR“ - A Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or its equivalent;
- A Certificate in any field or its equivalent
- Entry requirements for admission into the Diploma’s program (level 4, MQF) through APEL A . Applicants must be/have:
1. A Malaysian citizen; and
2. The candidate should be more than 20 years of age in the year of application
3. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
4. Pass the APEL Assessment
Language Requirements
International students
- Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
Minimum score of 40 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent
Course Structure
Core Modules
- Introduction to Child Development-Program Core
- Family and Community in Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
- Curriculum for Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
- Guiding Child Behaviour-Programme Core
- Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme-Program Core
- Health and Nutrition for Young Children-Programme Core
- Approaches in Teaching Arts and Creativity for Young Children-Programme Core
- Approaches in Teaching Science and Mathematics for Young Children-Programme Core
- Movement and Physical Intelligence for Young Children-Programme Core
- Safety and Environmental Management for Young Children-Programme Core
- Teaching English for Young Children-Programme Core
- Creative Learning Through Play-Programme Core
- Approaches in Teaching Affective Development for Young Children-Programme Core
- Pendekatan Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu untuk Kanak-Kanak-Programme Core
- Approaches in Teaching Music for Young Children-Programme Core
- Planning and administering in Early Childhood Programme-Programme Core
- Assessment in Early Childhood Education-Programme Core
- Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Programme-Programme Core
- Micro Teaching-Programme Core
- Practicum-Programme Core
- Critical Thinking-Programme Core
- Community Service -Programme Core
English Core Modules
- English 1
- English 2
- English 3
Elective
- Basic Mandarin / Arabic
MPU Modules
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
- Skills Enhancement
- Culture and Society
- Community Service
- Critical Thinking
Career Prospects
- Childcare Assistant
- Children’s Art Educator
- Children’s Language Educator
- Education Centre Assistant
- Teacher
Programme Learning Outcome
Curriculum and Learning Environment
Address the role and importance of curricula and learning environment in the education of young children, and is the driving force behind any ECCE programme through the principles and methods of teaching and learning for children of varying ages.
Child’s Development
From Newborn Development, Infant Development, Toddler Development, Preschooler Development and adult`s role in creating a stimulating environment.
Families and the Communities
Establishing connections among educators, parents, communities and children to transform conventional early learning into a continuous and meaningful one.
Professional Development
Industry-based learning and Internship.
Administration and Management
School administration and management including laws and regulations as well as marketing and finances to manage a school and business effectively.
