Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE)
(R2/143/4/0082) (10/24) (A3218)
If you have a passion for working with children and envision a career in it, this programme will give you an excellent foundation. Through the Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme at SRI COLLGE, you will be equipped with the theoretical and practical aspects in the teaching of pre-school and primary school children. You will develop an understanding of children’s physical and mental needs, besides their social, cognitive, creative, and emotional development. The practicum at the end of your studies will help prepare you to embark on your journey in early childhood education.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW – SUBJECTS
SEMESTER 1
- Theories Of Early Childhood Education
- Introduction To Early Childhood Education Curriculum
- Educational Technology In Early Childhood Education
- Child Growth And Development
- English 1
SEMESTER 2
- Children’s Social Development And Behavior
- Issues And Policies In Early Years
- Teaching Young Children In a Diverse Society
- Infants, Toddlers, And Twos
- English 2
- Bahasa Kebangsaan
- Learning Skills
SEMESTER 3
- English For Academic Purpose
- Guiding Children Behavior
- Health, Safety and Nutrition In Early Childhood Education
SEMESTER 4
- Children’s Art And Craft
- Mathematics And Science In Early Years
- Creative Movement And Music
- Teaching Children With Disabilities In General Education Setting
- Community Service
SEMESTER 5
- Language, Communication And Literacy
- Managing In The Early Years
- Parental Involvement In Early Childhood Education
- Play In Early Childhood Education
- Observation And Assessment In Early Childhood Education
- Community Service
SEMESTER 6
- Teaching Special Needs Children
- Teaching Creativity In Early Years
- Project-Based Approach In Early Childhood
SEMESTER 7
- Practicum in day care and preschool
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 credits in SPM, with a PASS in Sejarah and Bahasa Malaysia. or O-Levels/equivalent
English Requirement (Applicable for International Students)
IELTS – 5.0 or Equivalent
PROGRAMME DURATION: 2.5 YEARS