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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Programme Information

Qualification

Diploma

Duration

2 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, August

Tuition Fee

RM 19200

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

To become qualified and certified, the Educator-Carer is required to have the Diploma in Early Childhood Education for personal and professional identity, and children, families and community. The DECE programme is appropriate with five qualities:

  • An opportunity to learn and upgrade English proficiency to the level required for the degree or BECE (Hons) programme
  • A balanced preparation for work in any early childhood settings as a result of the 8 week workplace practicum and empirical based course and fieldwork.
  • Exceptionally strong in the social and psychological understanding of the child
  • Caters to the needs of and facilitates the successful development of each Educator-Carer.
  • Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across ECCE settings and scenario, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

  • SPM / SPMV / MCE
    At least 3 credits
  • Other equivalent qualification as approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

CANDIDATES WITHOUT SPM OR MCE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS WITH MQA APPROVAL

  • SPM / MCE 2 credits AND
  • Teaching Experience 3 Years
  • SPM / MCE 1 credits AND
  • Teaching Experience 5 Years

CANDIDATES WITHOUT SPM OR MCE HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS WITH MQA APPROVAL

  • Qualifying test on BM, English and Mathematics; i.e. the APEL Route created by MQA.2 credits AND

*Refer to MQA Current Status
Mature senior candidates with acceptable ECCE qualification, who fulfil the minimum requirements, are eligible to apply for advanced standing.

Course Outline

Year 1

  • DECE1013 Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings
  • DECE1024 Child Development
  • DECE1033 Children and Play
  • DECE1044 Observation and Assessment of Young Children
  • MPU2163 Malaysian Studies 2
  • DECE1053 Academic English for Early Childhood Educators
  • DECE1063 ICT and Multimedia
  • DECE1073 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children
  • DECE1084 Visual Arts
  • DECE1094 Expressive Arts
  • DECE1104 Early Mathematics
  • DECE1114 Social Studies and Environment
  • DECE1124 Physical and Health Education

Year 2

  • DECE2014 Language and Early Literacy
  • DECE2024 Early Science and Technology
  • DECE2033 Teaching Young Children BM (compulsory for Malaysian)
  • DECE2043 Teaching Young Children English (for NonMalaysian)
  • DECE2054 Curriculum Planning and Programme Development
  • DECE2083 Introduction to Special Education
  • DECE2093 The Sociol Context of Education in Malaysia
  • DECE2103 Psychology of Education

Practicum

  • DECE3013 Practicum I (TASKA)
  • DECE3023 Practicum II (TADIKA)

Electives

  • DECE2063 Guiding Young Children’s Behaviours
  • DECE2073 Environments in Early Childhood Setting
  • DECE2113 Families and Community
  • DECE2123 Ethics and Professionalism

MPU

  • MPU2163 Malaysian Studies 2
  • MPU2223 Communication and Writing Skills
  • MPU2233 Public Speaking Skills for Broadcasting
  • MPU2243 Critical Thinking Skills
  • MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism
  • MPU2323 Malaysian Film Industry
  • MPU2412 Co-curriculum: Sports
  • MPU2422 Co-curriculum: Community Service 1
  • MPU2422 Co-curriculum: Event Management 1

Programme Information

Qualification

Diploma

Duration

2 Years 6 months

Intake

January, May, August

Tuition Fee

RM 19200

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor