Research has shown that the early years of young children have a strong influence in their achievements in the later years. With the increasing amount of time young children spent in preschools, it is vital that preschool and kindergarten teachers be trained in both teaching pedagogical skills and in understanding of growth and development of young children.

This 1200 hour course is specially designed for preschool and kindergarten teachers to improve their teaching skills and knowledge of young children.

Course Objectives

• Enable students to transfer education philosophies and child development theories into developmentally appropriate experiences 
• Enable students to be skilful in their role of observation and application of knowledge of child development
• Present students with a variety of approaches and strategies which facilitate the development of appropriate curriculum
• Enable students to develop interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow colleagues, parents and other professionals in the community

Structure

Name of Modules

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 

• Unit 1: Early Childhood Education and Historical Perspectives

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

• Unit 2: Development in Infancy, Toddlerhood & Early Childhood 
• Unit 3: Observing, Documenting & Assessing Young Children’s Development 
• Unit 4: Young Children and Play Development 
• Unit 5: Understanding Young Children with Special Needs

Admission Requirements

Candidates must have minimum of 10 years in formal education with the following English Language requirements:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – A minimum overall band of 5.0 in the IELTS; OR

• Certificate in English Proficiency (CEP) – Completion of KLCII Certificate in English Proficiency Level 3; OR

• College English Test (CET) – Band 4 or a total mark of 450 or above in the new CET 4; OR

• Public English Test System (PETS) – Band 4 in Public English Test System