Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Online)

Wawasan Open University (WOU)

George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, Online

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM11,382

Course Structure

Compulsory Modules: 

  • Philosophy and Current Issues (for Malaysian and international students)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (for international students)
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for students without SPM credit in BM) OR Interpersonal Communication (for students with SPM credit in BM and international students)
  • Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (for all students who have not completed KIAR at the certificate level) OR Co-curriculum (for all students who have completed the KIAR at the certificate level)
  • Study Skills for Open Distance Learning
  • Entrepreneurship Development (for Malaysian students only)

Core Modules: 

  • Introduction to Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Principles of Child Guidance (APEL.C)
  • Development and Play in Early Childhood Education
  • Technology in Early Childhood Education
  • Psychology of Child Development
  • Health, Safety, Hygiene and Nutrition
  • Nature and Environmental Awareness (APEL.C)
  • Partnering with Families and Community in Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education
  • Numeracy Skills for Young Children
  • Physical Education for Young Children (APEL.C)
  • Art and Craft for Young Children
  • Creative Expression through Music, Movement and Drama (APEL.C)
  • English Language Pedagogy
  • Management and Administration in Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Curriculum Planning for Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Young Children with Special Needs (APEL.C)
  • Law and Social Policies for Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)
  • Project Paper for Early Childhood Education I (APEL.C)
  • Project Paper for Early Childhood Education II
  • Social Studies in Early Childhood Education (APEL.C)

Professional Practice: 

  • Teaching Practicum (APEL.C) or
  • Action Research in Early Childhood Education

Choose any 1 of the following: 

  • Malay Language Pedagogy
  • Mandarin Language Pedagogy
  • Tamil Language Pedagogy
  • Practices of Language Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education (foreign students only)

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: A pass or its equivalent, with a minimum of 3 credits in any subjects; or
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): A pass or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent; or
  • Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): A pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul; or
  • SKM level 3: A pass in Early Child Care / Preschool and pass SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject; or
  • A Certificate in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent; or
  • A Certificate in any field or its equivalent

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

Tuition fees

RM11,382

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,120

Discounts & scholarships

-RM500

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM12,502

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