Introduction

The Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) market is burgeoning, and the demand for qualified professionals grows along with it. Aside from its career potential, the opportunity to contribute to the development of a generation is strong incentive for many. The objective of this programme is to prepare students to fulfil roles as assistant teachers and caregivers in Early Childhood Care and Education, playing nurturing roles in the care and development of young children. The course will provide you with the ability to carry out relevant routines, prepare teaching aids, assist in activities and help set up the learning environment.


Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

• Transfer education philosophies and child development theories into practices which provide wide-ranging, multimedia and developmentally appropriate experiences for young children;
• Be skilful in their role of observation and application of knowledge of child development;
• Gain knowledge on a variety of approaches and strategies which facilitate a creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children;
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow colleagues, parents and other professionals in the community; and
• Design, implement and evaluate activities and learning environments that are appropriate to young children’s developmental needs and learning

Structure

Principles & Practices In Early Childhood Education

Module	Duration
Foundations of Early Childhood Education	20

Child Development And Learning

Module	Duration
Child Development
Observation and Assessment
Caring for Children with Differences
Play and Learning in the Early Years
	140

Curriculum Studies And Pedagogy

Module	Duration
Language and Literacy Development
Numeracy Development in Children
Discovery for the World
Music and Movement
Visual Arts for the Young
Physical Education
Self and Social Awareness
Information and Communication Technology
Planning the Enviroment
Programme Planning and Routine Care
Classroom Management
total	270

Personal Growth And Professional Development

Module	Duration
Professional Development & Personal Growth	40

Safety,Health, Nutrition And Hygiene

Module	Duration
Safety, Health, Nutrition and Hygiene	30

Suprervised Teaching Practice

Module	Duration
Practicum	240

TOTAL COURSE HOURS

800

Assessment

• Projects/Assignments
• Written Examination
• Practicum

Award of Certificate
Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, and a minimum of 80% attendance, trainees will be awarded the Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.

MOE Website's Link: www.moe.gov.sg/education/preschool/teachers


Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:50


Admission Requirements
• Minimum 3 GCE “O” level credits including credit in EL1; OR
• Minimum 3 GCE “O” level credits and IELTS 5.5
Note: CECCE cannot be used to enter the WSQ PDECCE course unless the applicant has 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including EL1


*HEALTH CLEARANCE Requirement: Please refer to the following link under childcare link for health clearance requirement:
http://www.childcarelink.gov.sg/ccls/uploads/CCC_Guide.pdf (Refer to page 12 of document)  
 

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Fees & Funding

Funding / Grants

Skillsfuture Credit