Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Course overview
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 28 months |
| Intakes | January, May, August |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 5,807 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 10,570 |
About
The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) qualifies and certifies the Educator-Carer and gives them the necessary personal and professional identity when working with children, families and community. The DECE programme provides:
- A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood setting as a result of the 8-week workplace practicum and empirical-based course and fieldwork.
- Strong social and psychological understanding of the child
- Training to facilitates the successful development of the Educator-Carer.
- Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and scenarios, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 5,807
- Local students
- $ 10,570
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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- Foreign students
Student Visa
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- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- SPM or SPMV with a minimum of 3 credits (including the English language or its equivalent) and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
- GCE O-Levels with 3 credits (including English language)
- Other equivalent qualification approved/accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Curriculum
YEAR 1: Context of Early Childhood Education Settings
Semester 1
- Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings
- Social-Psychology of Child Studies
- ICT and Multimedia
- Observation Study of Early Childhood Settings or
- Current National Campaign in Early Childhood Settings
- ahasa Kebangsaan A/B
Semester 2
- The Educators' English Language
- Language Arts in Early Childhood
- Pengajian Malaysia
Semester 3
- Visual Arts Program or
- Music Education Program
- Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
- Social Studies and Environment in Early Childhood
- English Language Across the Early Childhood Curriculum
- Pengajian Islam or Moral
YEAR 2: Context of Early Childhood Education
Semester 1
- Health and Nutrition or
- Physical and Health Education
- Early Childhood Education: Review and Reflection
- Observations and Assessment of Young Children
- Development of Malaysian Education
- Leadership Skills
Semester 2
- Children and Play
- The Developing Child or
- The Developing Reader
- Social and Business Communication
Semester 3
- Play and Learning or
- Play and Cooperative Learning
- Child Development
- Psychology of Education
- Sociology of Education
YEAR 3
Semester 1
- The Eight Weeks Teaching Practice and Childcare Practictum