Diploma In Early Childhood Education (Mandarin) (DIMENSIONS International College)

Course Information

Course Type
Full Time
Fees (Local Students)
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Fees (Foreign Students)
$8,500.00 (Exclusive 8% GST)
Other Fees
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Duration
9 months (Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 18 months)
Intake Months
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Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 11.30am and/or 12.15pm - 3.15pm and/or 3.30pm - 6.30pm (3 hours per session)
Assessment Method
Individual Assignments and Group Assignments (Students must pass all assessments of all modules for graduation)

Description

Programme Introduction

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Mandarin) programme is designed to help full-time international students understand the issues and challenges of early childhood education.

During their course of study, students will develop the knowledge and skills to plan, provide and maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for children. Furthermore, this programme aims to increase students’ knowledge of the various child guidance strategies that they can adopt in addressing typical behavioural challenges.

Upon successful completion of the programme, qualified students will be awarded the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Mandarin) by DIMENSIONS International College. This qualification opens doors to careers ranging from preschool teacher to day care worker.

Objective

  • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education so that they are able to establish relevant pedagogy and practise skills in this line of work
  • To enable students to learn the social constructivist approaches which aim to help young learners develop a positive sense of themselves in relation to their peers, family and the community

Designed for

  • International students who are keen to acquire in-depth skills and knowledge in early childhood education.
  • Existing assistant preschool teachers who desire to hone their skills and deepen their expertise.

Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

Equivalent to year 12 from the respective home country of the applicant

Note: Mature applicants with minimum 5 years of working experience will be considered on case-by-case basis.

 

Chinese Proficiency: At least C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Chinese Language or pass a Chinese Language subject at equivalent level. Scores in Chinese Language may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where Chinese was the sole medium of instruction.

Career Opportunities

For career advancement, students can look forward to employment opportunities in the early childhood and education industry.

 

Notes:

Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Modules

Course Outline

  • Outline for Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education
  • Outline for Human Growth and Development of Young Children
  • Outline for Understand Children’s Play and Development
  • Outline for Promoting Positive Behaviours
  • Outline for Conducive Environment for Young Children
  • Outline for Social and Emotional Development
  • Outline for Language and Literacy
  • Outline for Motor Skills Development
  • Outline for Safety, Health, Hygiene and Nutrition

 

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