INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (Asian International College)
Course Information
Description
The International Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education is an advanced course of studies, which provides students with the various curriculum framework for early years, which aim to facilitate students to plan appropriately suitable integrated programmes for young children.
Students will be provided with knowledge to apply appropriate and suitable learning environment to meet the needs of young children. The course will also introduce various strategies to observe, document and assess child learning.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Provide students with ability to observe, document and assess children learning and development.
- Apply knowledge to design appropriate learning environment meeting the needs of each individual child
- Use variety of approaches and strategies to facilitate developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
- Plan an integrated programme to meet the needs of young children
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- AIC International Diploma in Early Childhood Education; or other Early Childhood Education related Diploma or Professional Diploma or its equivalent.
Language Requirements:
- A credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language; IELTS 5.0; or at least average SOA 5 in the WPL series.
*Candidates with WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (WSQ ACEY) or its equivalent will be given advanced standing/exemption on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by Asian International College.
Career Opportunities
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Modules
Course Structure and Duration
The course comprises of 7 modules conducted over 16 months of a part-time study or 9 months of full-time study. Students are required to complete 450 hours of study.
Requirement for Award
Students must pass all prescribed modules. Upon successful completion of the course, an “International Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education” will be awarded by Asian International College. *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 PEI provides evidence to CPE that the course has been officially accredited by ECDA.
Delivery Mode and Assessment
The course is delivered through a variety of engaging, interactive and hands-on modes, which include face-to-face sessions, small group discussions, projects, role-play, blended or e-learning. Students will be assessed through various modes such as in-class test, individual/group work or written assignme