Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma
8 Semesters
From
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 provides students with good knowledge in the area of early childhood learning.
At the national level, there is a need to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but who have a high sense of professionalism and integrity.
The programmeopens up opportunities to seek higher levels of education and become future knowledge workers who can help drive the national economy.
MOHE/MQA:
- Sungai Petani: (N/0112/4/0001)(05/27)(MQA/PA15574)
- Penang: (N/0112/4/0073)(05/29)(MQA/PA17041)
- Ipoh: (N/0112/4/0068)(05/29)(MQA/PA17042)
- Melaka: (N/0112/4/0072)(03/29)(MQA/PA17031)
- Johor Bahru: (N/0112/4/0023)(07/28)(MQA/PA16532)
- Kuantan: (N/0112/4/0071)(05/29)(MQA/PA17032)
- Kuala Terengganu: (N/0112/4/0070)(04/29)(MQA/PA17043)
- Kota Bharu: (N/0112/4/0002)(05/27)(MQA/PA15568)
- Kuching: (N/0112/4/0069)(03/29)(MQA/PA17030)
- Kota Kinabalu: (N/0112/4/0003)(05/27)(MQA/PA15576)
Price listed above is applicable to local students only
Course information
Entry Requirements
- Possess SPM with a minimum of THREE 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 Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in any qualification with at least a CGPA of 2.00;
- A pass in SKM/SVM Level 3, MQF in Early Child Care/Preschool (Note: HEPs need to conduct specific screening and guidance related to the field of the programme for the students.); OR
- Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements
Course Structure
- Skills Enhancement 1
- English 1
- Introduction to Child Development
- Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
- Guiding Child Behavior
- Pengajian Malaysia 2
- English 2
- Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme
- Family and Community in Early Childhood Programme
- Creative Learning Through Play
- Culture and Society
- English 3
- Approaches in Teaching Arts and Creativity for Young Children
- Approaches in Teaching Science and Mathematics for Young Children
- Co-Curriculum
- Teaching English For Young Children
- Safety and Environmental Management for Children
- Approaches in Teaching Music for Young Children
- Planning and Administering in Early Childhood Education
- Pendekatan Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu untuk Kanak-Kanak
- Health and Nutrition for Young Children
- Critical Thinking
- Assessment in Early Childhood Programme
- Micro Teaching
- Approaches in Teaching Affective Development for Young Children
- Practicum
- Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Programme
- Mandarin / Arabic language
Career Prospects
- Early Childhood Education Practitioners
- Center Owner
- Preschool Teacher
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Parent Child Consultant
Programme Learning Outcome
- Describe theoretical and technical knowledge and demonstrate relevant skills in the field of early childhood education.
- Demonstrate the application and managing of knowledge within the field of early childhood education by generating creative and innovative solutions to problem.
- Apply practices and processes in solving problems related to the field of early childhood education.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in working together with the people in diverse learning and working communities.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills both in written or oral forms in appropriate context in a well-structured manner to a diversity of audiences.
- Demonstrate the use of a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support the early childhood education work environment.
- Apply numeracy skills in early childhood education work environment.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in managing responsibilities within the early childhood education work environment.
- Demonstrate effective personal skills in self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency in the administration and management of early childhood education work environment.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behaviour in providing early childhood educational services.
