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ECE which comprises childcare for children below the age of four and preschool education for four to six year olds, is an up-and-coming field in career planning. Governments and parents worldwide are investing in early childhood education in view of the increasing number of working mothers and the importance of providing young children with good and proper foundations for development.

Government Commitment

Governments and parents worldwide are investing heavily in ECE so it has recently become a fast growing business opportunity both at home and overseas. The Malaysian government recognises that the first 3 years of life are critical in the development of children and is therefore committed to providing quality education for its youngest citizens. As a result of this, it is expected that soon only professionally qualified staff will be able to work as early childhood educators. Parents who want to give their children a right headstart in life place them with well-trained professional childcare providers and preschool teachers.

Curriculum 

• Child development
• Creativity through music & movement and art & drama
• Teaching mathematics & sciences to  young children 
• Language & Literacy
• Health, Safety & Nutrition
• Infant & Toddler Care
• Teaching social studies to young children

• Core Subjects 

  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 Mathematics to Young Children

  Creative Expressions Through Music and Movement

  Child Development 2

  Guidance of Young Children

  Children with Special Needs

  Teaching Social Studies to Young Children

  Play in Early Childhood Education

  Partnership with Families and the Community

  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

  Elective Subjects (select one) 

  Teaching Young Children with Learning Disabilities

  Literasi Awal

  Practical 

  Practicum I: Block Practice in Childcare Centre (TASKA)

  Practicum II: Block Practice in Preschool/ Kindergarten (TADIKA)

  MPU Subjects

  Pengajian Malaysia (Local Students)

  Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)

  Effective Communication Skills

  Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local students without Cr in SPM Bahasa Malaysia)

  Moral Studies

  Service Learning 

   

Minimum 3 credits overall in SPM, IGCSE, or equivalent, including English OR

Minimum 2 credits + 3 years relevant working experience + APEL Admission  OR

Minimum 1 credit + 5 years relevant working experience + APEL Admission 

 FT: January, April, August ; PT: April 

ECE Curriculum Developer

ECE Lecturer

Educational Toy Consultant

Kindergarden (Tadika) Teacher

Pre-school (Taska) Teacher

Pre-school / Kindergarden Owner

Pre-school / Kindergarden Principal

Private / International School Teacher (Pre-school Level)