Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Part-time Online)
Wawasan Open University (WOU)
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Part-time, Online
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM11,286
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
RM11,286
Other miscellaneous fees
RM1,820
Total payable amount
RM13,606