This course provides students with the skills and knowledge in the key areas of child development (i.e., health, nutritional and safety needs). It also teaches the main principles and theories necessary towards planning and implementing a balanced curriculum for pre-schoolers. In summary, this course delivers a range of knowledge and skills to enables students to fulfill and maintain the professional responsibilities of childcare teachers.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Handle oral and written communication in a business/workplace environment.
• Prepare office documents using common software packages.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Plan programmes.
• Assist in conducting class.
• Assist children in daily activities.
• Manage safety, health and nutrition of children.
• Handle administrative work.
• Pursue personal growth and professional development

Gain valuable first-hand experience

• Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Essentials of Communication I
• Essentials of Communication II
• Information Technology
• Early Child Development
• Principles of and Practices of Preschool Education
• Learning Environments
• The Communication Curriculum
• The Discovery Curriculum
• The Aesthetic Curriculum
• Industry Attachment

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
• Sport and Wellness I & II

Electives (Course Specific)

•  Planning and Organising Children’s Events and Functions

GCE ‘O’ level grades in English Language and 2 other subjects