Kings University College: BA (Hons) of Early Childhood Education

Course Structure

Overview

Semester 1

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Philosophy and Current Issues
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 / Creative Thinking and Writing Skills
English for Academic Purposes
E-Commerce
Computer Application
Foreign Language
Guiding and Managing Child Behaviour

Semester 2

Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Teaching Science and Mathematics for Early Childhood Education
Teaching Arts & Creativity for Early Childhood Education
Children with Special Needs
Elective 1
Socio-Emotional Development of Young Children

Semester 3

Child Protection & Safety in Practice
Cognitive Planning and Teaching
Observation & Assessment of Young Children I (The Nursery Programme)

Semester 4

Educational Psychology for Early Childhood Education
Family Community & Professional Support System
PERMATA Curriculum
Elective 2
Teaching, Listening & Speaking for Young Children
Guidance & Counselling for Young Children

Semester 5

Technology and ICT in Early Childhood Education
Planning & Organising Early Childhood Care & Education Setting
Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
Communication for Professional Purposes
Parenting Young Children
Play & Learning Early Childhood Curriculum

Semester 6

Practicum I: Nursery Practice

Semester 7

Observation & Assessment of Young Children II (The Kindergarten Program)
Quality Physical Environment in Early Childhood Education
Developing Critical and Creative Thinking for Young Children
Education of the Gifted & Talented
Research Project: Inquiry Learning

Semester 8

Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education
Issues in Early Childhood Education
Ethics & Legislation in Early Childhood Education
Elective 3

Semester 9

Practicum II: Kindergarten Practice

Entry Requirements

STPM: Minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects, and English at SPM level, or any equivalent qualifications; or
STAM: Minimum grade of Jayyid, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level; or
Any Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF); Matriculation/Foundation qualification: Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00, or any equivalent qualifications; or
A-Level: Minimum Pass in any 2 subjects, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level, or any equivalent qualifications; or
UEC: Minimum 5 Grade B’s with a Pass in Mathematics and English; or
Foundation programme: Minimum CGPA 2.0.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum of 24 points; or
APEL.A entry: Minimum age of 21 years old, has relevant work experience and Passed APEL assessment.

Note: The requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at SPM level for STPM and STAM candidates can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/ higher achievements.

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