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*, Jun, Aug, Oct*

Tuition Fees

RM28,000

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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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