Diploma in Early Childhood Education

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION



The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program under the Faculty of Social Science, Arts and Humanities is designed to give students
academic and technical skills in broad areas. In recent decades, studies have shown that early childhood education is critical in preparing
children to enter and succeed in the grade school, diminishing their risk of social-emotional mental health problems and increasing their selfsuciency as adults. In Malaysia it is recognizes that the 3 years of life are critical in the development of children and therefore must be
committed to providing quality education for its youngest citizens. The program combines the precise training in methods of teaching,
assessment, curriculum content, children arts and music, learning and pedagogy, health and safety. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education
(DECE) Program in Lincoln University College prepares students to become professionally trained edu-carers and academically qualified preschool teachers who can continue their future study in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) (Hons) Program. Graduates will develop
skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age. The diploma holder would be to work as educators in various subjects of
science,commerce and basic learning.


PROGRAMME AIM

► Establish students to the ground rules of early childhood learning.

►Produce upcoming teachers who are responsive to the requirements of teaching to children in their early childhood.

►Build up students to be pr individuals; equipped with teaching pr y and other essential skills to teach eficiently.

►Render students to the issues of present-day childhood education.

►Nurture students to become individuals with individuality who can become role models to the upcoming generation

DURATION



Minimum Duration : 28 Months.

Maximum Duration : 56 Months.


INTAKE

1. January

2. May

3. September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.  Passed the Cer e of Education Malaysia (SPM) with at least three credits in the course or equivalent; Or
2.  Passed the Malaysian High School Cer e (STPM) with at least a C grade (CGPA 2.0) in any subject or equivalent; OR
3. Passed the Malaysian Higher Cer e of Religion (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
4. Pass the Malaysian Skills Cer e (SKM) (Level 3 MOH) in Early Childhood / Preschool and passed Education SPM with at least one (1) credit in
   any subject; OR
5. Pass the Cer e in Early Childhood Education (Level 3 MOH) or equivalent; OR
6. Other recognized equivalent to it by the Government of Malaysia.

LIST OF COURSE/MODULE OFFERED IN THE PROGRAMME

1. English Language Across the Early Childhood Curriculum
2. Children with Special Needs
3. Observation and Assessment in Early Years
4. Social-Psychology of Child Studies
5. Establishing Relations with Parents and Society
6. Introduction to Early Childhood Education
7. Language, Communication and Literacy
8. Social Studies and Environment in Early Childhood
9. Care,Early interaction and Pedagogy
10. Malaysian Studies / Malay Language Communication 2
11. Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education
12. Language Arts in Early Childhood
13. Music Appreciation in ECE
14. Creative Problem Solving
15. Constitution and Community
16. Pedagogy:Supporting Development in the Early Years
17. Early Mathematics
18. Child Growth and Development
19. Children Literature
20. Administration of ECE
21. Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education
22. Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
23. Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood
24. Early Education: Philosophy & Practices
25. Science and Technology in ECE
26. Families and Community Involvement in ECE
27. Nurture creativity in children
28. Behavior Guiding Young Children
29. Co-Curriculum
30. Teaching Practicum I
31. Teaching Practicum II

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION



The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program under the Faculty of Social Science, Arts and Humanities is designed to give students
academic and technical skills in broad areas. In recent decades, studies have shown that early childhood education is critical in preparing
children to enter and succeed in the grade school, diminishing their risk of social-emotional mental health problems and increasing their selfsuciency as adults. In Malaysia it is recognizes that the 3 years of life are critical in the development of children and therefore must be
committed to providing quality education for its youngest citizens. The program combines the precise training in methods of teaching,
assessment, curriculum content, children arts and music, learning and pedagogy, health and safety. The Diploma of Early Childhood Education
(DECE) Program in Lincoln University College prepares students to become professionally trained edu-carers and academically qualified preschool teachers who can continue their future study in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) (Hons) Program. Graduates will develop
skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age. The diploma holder would be to work as educators in various subjects of
science,commerce and basic learning.


PROGRAMME AIM

► Establish students to the ground rules of early childhood learning.

►Produce upcoming teachers who are responsive to the requirements of teaching to children in their early childhood.

►Build up students to be pr individuals; equipped with teaching pr y and other essential skills to teach eficiently.

►Render students to the issues of present-day childhood education.

►Nurture students to become individuals with individuality who can become role models to the upcoming generation

DURATION



Minimum Duration : 28 Months.

Maximum Duration : 56 Months.


INTAKE

1. January

2. May

3. September

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.  Passed the Cer e of Education Malaysia (SPM) with at least three credits in the course or equivalent; Or
2.  Passed the Malaysian High School Cer e (STPM) with at least a C grade (CGPA 2.0) in any subject or equivalent; OR
3. Passed the Malaysian Higher Cer e of Religion (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
4. Pass the Malaysian Skills Cer e (SKM) (Level 3 MOH) in Early Childhood / Preschool and passed Education SPM with at least one (1) credit in
   any subject; OR
5. Pass the Cer e in Early Childhood Education (Level 3 MOH) or equivalent; OR
6. Other recognized equivalent to it by the Government of Malaysia.

LIST OF COURSE/MODULE OFFERED IN THE PROGRAMME

1. English Language Across the Early Childhood Curriculum
2. Children with Special Needs
3. Observation and Assessment in Early Years
4. Social-Psychology of Child Studies
5. Establishing Relations with Parents and Society
6. Introduction to Early Childhood Education
7. Language, Communication and Literacy
8. Social Studies and Environment in Early Childhood
9. Care,Early interaction and Pedagogy
10. Malaysian Studies / Malay Language Communication 2
11. Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education
12. Language Arts in Early Childhood
13. Music Appreciation in ECE
14. Creative Problem Solving
15. Constitution and Community
16. Pedagogy:Supporting Development in the Early Years
17. Early Mathematics
18. Child Growth and Development
19. Children Literature
20. Administration of ECE
21. Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education
22. Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
23. Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood
24. Early Education: Philosophy & Practices
25. Science and Technology in ECE
26. Families and Community Involvement in ECE
27. Nurture creativity in children
28. Behavior Guiding Young Children
29. Co-Curriculum
30. Teaching Practicum I
31. Teaching Practicum II