Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Early Childhood Development & Education
Recognised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), this course aims to equip students with the practical skillset and necessary knowledge to pursue a career in early childhood.
- Applicants have to pass a pre-admission medical examination. To ensure the well-being and safety of children, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) also requires all pre-school staff to be certified medically fit to work with young children. More details on the medical examination can be found here.
- If you are keen to register as a preschool teacher after graduation, you must obtain a minimum of B4 in your O-Level English Language or a minimum band of 6.5 in the International English Testing System (IELTS - General Training) or any other English Language Acceptable Alternative (ELAA). If you do not meet the English Language requirement, you must ensure that you do so within 2 years of your registration as preschool teacher.
Course details
| Field of study | Humanities |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
|
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 2 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-2 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
One of the following relevant subjects:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
To be eligible for selection, you must have also sat Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type | 1-6 |
| Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type | 1-6 |
Course modules
Diploma-related modules
- Practicum 1
- Child Development 1
- The Early Years: Theory to Practice
- Motor Skills Development
- Aesthetics and Creative Expression
- Child Development 2
- Language and Literacy
- InfoComm Technology Essentials
General modules
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Leadership in Action
- Sports and Wellness
- Career Readiness 1
- Career Management
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Professional Communication
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Global Studies
- Sustainability & Climate Action*
- Guided Learning*
* Students must choose either Sustainability & Climate Action or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- The Preschool Years: Theory to Practice
- Discovery of the World
- Infant & Toddler Learning Environment
- Early Numeracy
- Practicum 2
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Working with the Exceptional Child
Diploma-related modules
- Student Internship Programme
- The Reflective Practitioner In Practice
Electives
- 2D and 3D Art #*
- Digital and New Media #*
- Book Illustration and Design for Children #*
- Malay Grammer for Effective Communication ##*
- Malay Language & Literacy ##*
- Teaching Malay through the Arts ##*
- Assessment & Differntiated Instructions
- Drama in Preschool Education ^
- Children's Literature ^
*Students can choose to take any two electives / or one cross campus elective and one elective from the above, or be part of the Visual Arts (VA) track by taking the three VA electives with #* or be part of the Mother Tongue Language Teaching - Malay (MTL-Malay) Track by taking the three MTL electives with ##*
^ Cross campus elective (offered at NP)
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
Graduates from this course can work as early childhood educators or work in children-related industries. With further studies and training, a wide variety of options are available in the following areas:
- Child Support and Family Services
- Early Intervention, Special Needs Education
- Curriculum Development
- Play Therapy
- Teacher Education
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.