Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Course Overview

Early Childhood Education (ECE) has been gaining increased recognition of its importance by parents and educationists alike. Quality training programmes have been developed over the years to form knowledgeable and skilled early childhood educators.

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme covers five integral core knowledge areas which aim to provide comprehensive training to early childhood educators. Some of the ECE specialities that are covered in this programme are child development, creativity through music, movement, art and drama, language and literacy, health, safety and nutrition, infant and toddler care, as well as emotional, cognitive and language development in early childhood.

Upon completion of this programme, students will be fully equipped with theoretical knowledge, teaching pedagogies, practical skills and a holistic understanding of young children’s development, learning needs and growth. MCKL graduates will be able to seek employment in the ECE field as a qualified practitioner, or earn a globally recognised degree either in Ireland or U.K. with just an additional one year of studies abroad to support their career goals.

Curriculum

• Foundations of Early Childhood Education  Child Development 1 Positive Behaviour Management  Language and Early Literacy Creative Expressions Through Art and Drama Physical Education for Young Children  Programme Planning and Implementation Observation and Assessment of Young Children Infant and Toddler Care	Teaching Social Studies to Young Children  Play in Early Childhood Education  Partnership with Families and the Community Teaching Mathematics to Young Children  Creative Expressions Through Music and Movement Child Development 2 Guidance of Young Children  Children with Special Needs Foundations of Professional Practice	The National Preschool Standard Curriculum Child’s Health, Safety and Nutrition  Technology in Early Childhood Education  Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Administration English Enhancement  Teaching Young Children with Learning Disabilities
  Practical Practicum I: Block Practice in Childcare Centre (TASKA) Practicum II: Block Practice in Preschool/ Kindergarten (TADIKA)
  *Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)   Falsafah dan Isu Semasa  Information Literacy Character Formation Service Learning Bahasa Kebangsaan A For local students who do not have credit in SPM BM Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 For international students

  NOTE:
  *MPU: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) within the duration of their studies. MCKL established a series of subjects that different programs need to implement for all students to meet the Ministry’s requirements. Subjects will differ depending on the institution and the level of degree the student is taking. 

Entry Requirements

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM) 
Min. 3 credits in any subjects

O LEVEL / IGCSE 
Min. 3 credits in any subjects

SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM) 
Min. Grade C in any subjects

ICCE GENERAL CERTIFICATE 
Min. 80% in 5 subjects 

APEL (A) CERTIFICATE 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or Malaysian Government will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Career Prospects

• Early Childhood Teacher
• Kindergarten and Childcare Centre Proprietor, Principal or Administrator
• ECE Lecturer
• ECE Curriculum Developer
• ECE Entrepreneur
• Teacher Trainer

Related careers:

• Special Education Teacher
• Child Psychologist
• Child Therapist

Study Abroad Pathway

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