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DIPLOMA IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Study Duration

3.0 Years (FT)
4.6 Years (PT)

Study Mode

Full-Time (FT)
Part-Time (PT)

Approval Code

JPT: R3/0112/4/0028
MQA: FA 3717

Programme Overview

The Early Childhood Education Diploma programme aims to provide professional development opportunities for prospective kindergarten teachers to have a Diploma qualification. Specifically, this programme equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies for them to work in industries involving children such as kindergartens, child care, and development centres, child enrichment centres, children’s play centres, theme parks and so on.

In addition to physical learning in the lecture hall or online learning, students are also allowed to do activities in room simulations that provide a real experience of Early Childhood Education. Through this course, students will be assessed through a final exam and based on a value-based project that will include group or individual fieldwork to give students real-life experience in the Early Childhood Education industry.


Entry Requirement

SPM A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
STPM A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
STAM A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Magbul in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
SKM A pass in SKM (Level 3) in a related field; OR
Certificate A certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent.

Any equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government


Course Syllabus

Year 1

  • English for Grammar
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Human and Religion
  • Introduction to Child Growth and Development
  • Issues and Policies in Early Childhood
  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • English for Writing
  • Infant Toddlers and Twos
  • Early Childhood Principles and Practices
  • Children Learning and Play
  • Children Social Development and Behaviours
  • Language Literacy in Early Childhood

Year 2

  • English for Communication
  • Creative Experience for Young Children
  • Art and Crafts for Children
  • Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • Administration in Child Care programme
  • Infant and Toddler Development and Care
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Teaching Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
  • Music and Movement Experience for Young Children
  • Teaching Young Children in Diverse Society
  • Exceptional Child Development
  • Home and Family Partnership

Year 3

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Community Service
  • Project-Based Approach Early Childhood
  • Childhood Through Observation
  • Instructional Technology Development in Early Childhood
  • Curriculum in Early Childhood
  • Practicum / Industrial Training

Career Opportunity

  • Preschool Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Nursery School Operator
  • Nursery Supervisor
  • Manager of a Theme Park
Diploma in Early Childhood Education | GCK
Location
  • Keningau, Sabah