Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL)

Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM21,600

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Course Highlights

Strong ties with a wide range of childcare centres and kindergartens for your placement during practicum, allowing you to explore employment opportunities upon graduation
Learn from a combination of passionate and nurturing lecturers who are well qualified and experienced in the ECE industry
Gain substantial practicum exposure and hands-on experience working alongside professional teachers in the industry
Established global partnerships with an express pathway for you to pursue your final year degree programme at various renowned universities

Course Structure

Overview

Core Subjects
- Child Development
- Behavioural Guidance of Children
- Foundation Of Early Childhood Education
- Creative Expressions Through Music and Movement
- Language and Early Literacy
- Creative Expressions Through Art and Drama
- Physical Education for Young Children
- Programme Planning and Implementation
- Observation and Assessment of Young Children
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Teaching Social Studies to Young Children
- Play in Early Childhood Education
- Partnership with Families and the Community
- Teaching Mathematics to Young Children
- Introduction to Early Childhood Educational Research
- Children with Special Needs
- Foundations of Professional Practice
- Early Childhood Education Standards and Approaches
- Child's Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Technology in Early Childhood Education
- Entrepreneurship and Early Childhood Administration
- English Enhancement
- Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
Practical
- Practicum I: Block Practice in Childcare Centre (TASKA)
- Practicum II: Block Practice in Preschool/ Kindergarten (TADIKA)
*Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU)
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Character Formation
- Service Learning
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local students who do not have credit in SPM BM)
- BM Komunikasi 1 (International students)

Note: * MPU Subjects: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General Studies) within the duration of their studies. MCKL established a series of subjects that different programmes need to implement for all students to meet the Ministry's requirements. Subjects will differ depending on the institution and the level of studies of the student.

Entry Requirements

SPM: Min. 3 credits in any subjects
O Level/IGCSE: Min. 3 credits in any subjects
STPM: Min. Grade C in any subject
APEL (A) Certificate
Others:
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or the Malaysian Government will be considered on a case-by-case basis.