SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY (Asian International College)
Course Information
Description
The Specialist Diploma in Preschool Curriculum and Pedagogy is a specialised course of study which provides students with the various curriculum framework for early years, which aims 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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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:
- Credit in 5 GCE ‘O’ Levels including English Language, or equivalent
Language Requirements:
- A credit in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language; or IELTS 5.0; or at least average SOA 5 in the WPL series
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Course Structure and Duration
The course comprises of 6 modules conducted over 16 months of a part-time study or 8 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 “Specialist Diploma in Preschool Curriculum and Pedagogy” 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 assignments.