Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Education begins in early childhood. If you have a passion to nurture the young and wish to invest in the building blocks of their future, then this Diploma Programme is intended for you. Suitable for early childhood professionals or parents who wish to tap into their child's fullest potential.

Foundations in Early Childhood Education
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Education
  • Observation and Assessment of Young Children
  • The Child, Family and Society
  • Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Educational Settings
Psychology of Young Children
  • Development of Young Children
  • Classroom and Behaviour Management
  • Play and Learning
  • Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities
Development of an Early Childhood Professional
  • Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
  • English for Early Childhood Professionals
  • Management of Early Childhood Settings
  • Contemporary Issues and Trends in Early Childhood
  • Practicum
Early Childhood Pedagogy
  • Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches
  • Programme Planning and Evaluation
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • Home School Partnership
Studies for Young Children
  • Physical Education for Young Children
  • Social Studies for Young Children
  • Mathematics for Young Children
  • Science and Computer Education for Young Children
  • Language and Literacy for Young Children
Creative Arts
  • Music and Drama for Young Children
  • Art and Craft for Young Children
Montessori Theory and Practice
  • Introduction to the Theory and Practice of the Montessori Method of Education

Career Option
Those trained in early childhood education, particularly those who are well versed with the Montessori Methods are always in demand. You may look forward to a fruitful career in the following functions:

Teaching, Ownerships or management of childcare and nursery, International Schools, Pre-school management consultancy, Education product research and development.

Course Summary
Collaborative Partners

University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Awards Diploma in Early Childhood Education by SEGi College
Study Mode

2½ years Full Time / Supported Learning

Entry Requirements

- Student must have completed “O” Level Examination
- Malaysian SPM/STPM Certificate
- Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School UEC Certificate
- Any qualification equal to one of the above, subject to approval on a case-to- case basis.

Semester I Semester II
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Education
  • Development of Young Children
  • Observation & Assessment of Young Children
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
  • English For Early Childhood Professionals
  • Playing and Learning
  • Planning & Organizing Early Childhood Care and Educational Settings
Semester III Semester IV
  • Music & Drama for Young Children
  • Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
  • Language & Literacy for Young Children
  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Health, Safety & Nutrition
  • Physical Education for Young Children
  • Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches
  • Pengajian Islam/Pengajian Moral
Semester V Semester VI
  • Mathematics for Young Children
  • Art & Craft for Young Children
  • Science & Computer Education for Young Children
  • Programme Planning & Evaluation
  • Practicum
  • Management of Early Childhood Settings
  • Social Studies for Young Children
  • Special Educational Needs & Learning Disabilities
Semester VII
  • Classroom & Behaviour Management
  • Home School Partnership
  • Contemporary Issues & Trends in Early Childhood
  • The Child, Family & Society
  • An Introduction To the Theory & Practice of the Montessori
  • Method of Education
 
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