幼儿教育高级证书课程 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Mandarin) (Asian International College)
Course Information
Description
The Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students with the necessary theory, knowledge and skills to better work with preschool children. The course will provide students with basic knowledge and skills that promote children's growth and development, including cultivating creativity, using play as a learning tool, creatively planning and designing meaningful learning environments, ensuring safety and health, effective communication skills, and Key topics include parent, colleague and community collaboration.
COURSE PURPOSE
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Incorporating educational theory and child development theory into practice
- Skills in processing observations and applying knowledge of child development
- Learn about methods and strategies to create developmentally appropriate lessons for young children
- Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents and other professionals in the community
- Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and learning environments for young children
Entry Requirements
- Passed at least three Cambridge GCE 'O' level subjects (including Chinese GCE 'O' level score C6 or above or Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) level 5) or other equivalent qualifications
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Course units
- Theoretical principles and practice of preschool education
- Children’s growth and development
- Curriculum design and teaching methods
- Personal growth and professional development
- Safety, health, hygiene and nutrition
- Cooperation with families and communities
Class Schedule
This course consists of 6 units and a total of 560 hours. The part-time course takes 20 months and the full-time course can be completed in 10 months.
Issue Certificate
Students must pass all exams and must meet all graduation requirements. Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate from Asian International College.
“This course is not accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), to the effect that this course is not considered a professional qualification required for registration as a preschool teacher in Singapore. This condition will remain in effect until the AIC provides evidence to CPE that the course has been formally accredited by ECDA.
“This course has not been accredited by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), the effect of which is that the course will not be recognized as a professional qualification required for the registration of pre-school teachers in Singapore. This condition will be in effect until such time that the AIC provides evidence to CPE that the course has been officially accredited by ECDA.”
Teaching and Assessment Methods
Class formats include lectures, group discussions, workshops, demonstrations, role plays and project assignments.
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6 months
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Part-time
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3 months
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Full-time
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5 months
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Part-time
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2 months
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Full-time