Diploma in Early Childhood Education

HELP University

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Feb*, May, Aug, Oct* *This may be a special intake. Contact us to find out more.

Tuition Fees

RM28,000

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Course Highlights

This programme qualifies and certifies the Educator-Carer and will give you the necessary personal and professional identity when working with children, families and community
Classes are conducted via various teaching and learning styles such as blended learning, face-to-face tutorials, project-based learning, small and large group discussions, field trips, instructional games and oral presentations
Promotes the creativity and talents of Educator-Carers across Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and scenarios, such as in arts, music, drama and constructions
The teaching team is a healthy mix of local and international lecturers with industry experience and research experience in education

Course Structure

Year 1

Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood
Child Development
Children and Play
Observation and Assessment of Young Children
Academic English for Early Childhood Educators
ICT and Multimedia
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children
Visual Arts
Music, Movement, and Drama for Young Children
Early Mathematics
Social Studies and Environment
Physical Education and Wellness

Year 2

Language and Early Literacy
Early Science and Technology
Teaching Young Children BM (compulsory for Malaysians)
Teaching Young Children English (compulsory for Internationals)
Curriculum Planning and Program Development
Introduction to Special Education
Families and Community
Foundation of Early Childhood
Business and Entrepreneurship

Overview

PRACTICUM

Practicum I (TASKA)
Practicum II (TADIKA)

MPU SUBJECTS

Two MPU1
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban **
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa **
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
MPU2 / MPU3
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for Local students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu), and
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Malaysian and International)
To choose at least one MPU4 subject
- Co-curriculum – Sports 2
- Co-curriculum – Community Service 2
HELP GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE
- Discovering Oneself

Electives

2 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
- Guiding Young Children’s Behaviours
- Environments in Early Childhood Settings
- Ethics and Professionalism for Early
- Childhood Professional
- Managing Early Childhood Settings
GENERAL ELECTIVE
- Communication 1

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

SPM / SPMV / MCE: At least 3 credits
Other equivalent qualifications 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

Note: Mature senior candidates with acceptable ECCE qualifications, who fulfil the minimum requirements, are eligible to apply for advanced standing.

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