Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

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The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education.

3 Years

Intakes: January, May, September

Overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. This professional degree qualifies them to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing them for employment in other parts of the children’s and family services sector.

Program Aim

The degree aims to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical education and care skills in the workplace. As well as learning the skills required of an early childhood teacher, the graduates will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. The graduates will also develop knowledge and skills in management, leadership and advocacy which will extend the range of employment opportunities they will have on graduation. The primary aims of the programme are:

PA1: Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.

PA2: Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching to children in their early childhood

PA3: Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with teaching proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.

PA4: Expose students to the issues of contemporary childhood education.

PA5: Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can become role models to the future generation.

Career Opportunities

After completion of this course the students will develop skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age. The graduates would be qualified to find work as educators in various subjects of Science, commerce and basic learning. They will also find jobs in as educational counselors, pre-school teachers, curriculum and instructor positions in various educational organizations, and be involved in the analysis and planning of educational activities in the organizations.

With an education degree the graduates will be job-ready before they graduate thanks to the extensive experience they will gain teaching in a classroom. They will be ready to work both locally and overseas in a profession with increasing demand around the world.

Job title:

  • Kindergarten teacher
  • Primary school teacher
  • Primary school teacher

Organizations employing education graduates:

Graduates can find employment in a public or private kindergarten or primary school.

  • Language, Communication and Literacy
  • Children Literature
  • Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years
  • Early Mathematics
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood
  • Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
  • Behaviour Guiding Young Children
  • Science and Technology in ECE
  • Families and Community Involvement in ECE
  • Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education
  • Advocating for Children: National and International Contexts
  • Partnering with Community
  • Children with Special Needs in ECE
  • Multiculturalism and Education
  • Leadership Skills and Human Relation
  • Arts and Creativity in ECE
  • Malaysian Government and Public Policy
  • Theories of Teaching and Learning
  • Early Learning and Early Environment
  • Issues in ECE
  • Community Service
  • Keeping Children Safe from Home
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
  • Human Learning
  • Basic Chinese Language
  • Living and Learning in the Digital World
  • Learning Theory for Educators NEW Learning Theory in ECE
  • Social Study & Emotional Development
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Project
  • Programmes Plans and Development
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Playing in ECE
  • Practicum- Phase 2
  • Practicum- Phase 1
  • Management and Administration in ECE Centres

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Category (3)

  • Learning Theory for Educators NEW Learning Theory in ECE
  • Social Study & Emotional Development
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Project
  • Programmes Plans and Development
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Playing in ECE
  • Practicum- Phase 2
  • Practicum- Phase 1
  • Management and Administration in ECE Centres

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