Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Duration : 36 Months.
Awarding University : Lincoln University, Malaysia
Level : Bachelor
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. This professional degree qualifies them to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing them for employment in other parts of the children’s and family services sector.
Programme Aim
Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.
Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching to children in their early childhood
Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with teaching proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.
Expose students to the issues of contemporary childhood education.
Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can become role models to the future generation.
Career Opportunities
Kindergarten teacher
Primary school teacher
Primary school teacher
Intake
February/September
Entry Requirements
In order to be eligible, candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one of the following three categories.
Category (1)
(a) Sri Lankan GCE AL: A minimum of 3 "S" passes in any 3 approved AL subject
OR
(b) Cambridge/Edexcel AL: A minimum of 3 "E" passes in any subject.
Category (2)
Those without 3 AL passes as indicated in category (1) (a) OR (1)(b) but sat for AL examination AND successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Arts (10 months)
Category (3)
GCE OL 6 passes including Maths and successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Arts (12 months)
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Credit transfer for registration at 3rd year:
Pearson Higher National Diploma/SQA Advanced Diploma or any other Diploma in relevant field to be considered on case by case basis in consultation with Lincoln University
Module line up
Language, Communication and Literacy
Children Literature
Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years
Early Mathematics
Child Growth and Development.
Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood
Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education.
Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
Behaviour Guiding Young Children
Science and Technology in ECE
Families and Community Involvement in ECE
Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education
Advocating for Children: National and international Contexts
Partnering with community
Children with Special needs in ECE
Multiculturalism and Education
Leadership Skills and Human Relation
Arts and Creativity in ECE.
Theories of teaching and learning
Early learning and early environment
Issues in ECE
Keeping Children safe from home
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
Human Learning
Basic Chinese Language
Living and Learning in the Digital World
Learning Theory for Educators NEW Learning Theory in ECE.
Social study & Emotional Development
Research Methodology
Research Project
Programmes Plans and Development
Observation and Assessment
Playing in ECE
Practicum- Phase 2
Practicum- Phase 1
Management and Administration in ECE Centres
