Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education

About This Course

The Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education is to equip students with:
a) a firm understanding of child development and the principles of early childhood care and education for children from birth to eight years of age;
b) skills for observation and documentation of the development, abilities and needs of children, to plan responsive, inclusive and integrated curriculum in the context of diversity;
c) skills to apply knowledge of early childhood pedagogical approaches and children's learning styles for designing a creative curriculum, enhanced with the application of technology, for a developmentally, individually, and culturally appropriate learning environment and experiences;
d) skills and disposition to build relationship, interact and participate with children, facilitate and evaluate children's learning experiences based on the curriculum framework and desired outcomes of pre-school education;
e) interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, build relationships and communicate professionally with colleagues, families and other stakeholders to support children's holistic development; and
f) skills for critical and reflective thinking and the disposition to embrace professional values and attributes, to become a competent and professional practitioner.