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Specialist Diploma in Preschool Curriculum and PedagogyCOURSE OVERVIEW
The Specialist Diploma in Preschool Curriculum and Pedagogy is a specialised course of study which provides students with the various curriculum framework for early years, which aims to facilitate students to plan appropriately suitable integrated programmes for young children.
Students will be provided with knowledge to apply appropriate and suitable learning environment to meet the needs of young children. The course will also introduce various strategies to observe, document and assess child learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Provide students with ability to observe, document and assess children learning and development.
- Apply knowledge to design appropriate learning environment meeting the needs of each individual child
- Use variety of approaches and strategies to facilitate developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
- Plan an integrated programme to meet the needs of young children.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements:
- Credit in 5 GCE ‘O’ Levels including English Language, or equivalent
Language Requirements:
- A credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language; or IELTS 5.0; or at least average SOA 5 in the WPL series
Students must pass all prescribed modules. Upon successful completion of the course, an “Specialist Diploma in Preschool Curriculum and Pedagogy” will be awarded by Asian International College.
*This course has not been accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), the effect of which is that the course will not be recognized as a professional qualification required for the registration of pre-school teachers in Singapore. This condition will be in effect until such time that the PEI provides evidence to CPE that the course has been officially accredited by ECDA.
The course is delivered through a variety of engaging, interactive and hands-on modes, which include face-to-face sessions, small group discussions, projects, role-play, blended or e-learning.
Students will be assessed through various modes such as in-class test, individual/group work or written assignments.
| Module Name/Topic Name | |
| 1 | ECC-DCH-3012-1.1 Evaluate Teaching and Learning Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks |
| 2 | ECC-DCH-3013-1.1 Apply Classroom Management Strategies, and Strategies to Observe and Document Children's Learning |
| 3 | ECC-DCH-3014-1.1 Inculcate the Core Values of Early Childhood Education Through Classroom Activities and Programmes (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) |
| 4 | ECC-DCH-3015-1.1 Set Up Quality Learning Environments (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) |
| 5 | ECC-DCH-3016-1.1 Foster Trusting, Respectful Relationships with Children Through Positive Interactions with Them |
| 6 | ECC-DCH-3017-1.1 Guide the Development and Enhancement of Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness and Confidence in Children |
| Total Hours： 460 hours |
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