ABOUT THE COURSE

This course provides knowledge and understanding on the development of early childhood education throughout the world and Malaysia in particular. It includes the concept and aims of early childhood education, the impact of various philosophies and educational ideas on early childhood education, the history of the development of early childhood education and other related issues in the field.




ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) / any equivalent qualification with a minimum:

• 3 credits in any subject or its equivalent

INTAKE DATES

There will be four intakes in a year:  January, April, July, October

COURSE STRUCTURE

SEMESTER 1

Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Learning in the Early Years
Play & Learning Activities
Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)

SEMESTER 2

Social & Moral Awareness in Young Children
Observational & Evaluation Skills I
Child Health & Safety
Nutrition for the Early Years
Pengajian Malaysia

SEMESTER 3

Introduction to Early Numeracy
Introduction to Early Literacy
Elementary Science
Art & Craft for Young Children
Pengajian Islam/ Pendidikan Moral

SEMESTER 4

Music for Young Children
Physical Activities in Young Children
Observational & Evaluation Skills II
Computer Education for Young Children

SEMESTER 5

Behaviour Management in Young Children
Curriculum and Learning Activities for Nursery
Curriculum and Learning Activities for Kindergarten
Parent-Teacher Relationship
Administration of Schools For Young Children

SEMESTER 6    

Children with Special Needs
Professional Practice
Practicum (Nursery)
Practicum (Kindergarten)