Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education � Teaching(Classroom & Synchronous)
About This Course
On completion of the DECCE-T (Conversion), students should be equipped with:
(i) a firm understanding of child development and the principles of early childhood care and education for children from birth to eight years of age;
(ii) 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;
(iii) 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;
(iv) 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;
(v) interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, build relationships and communicate professionally with colleagues, families and other stakeholders to support children�s holistic development; and
(vi) skills for critical and reflective thinking and the disposition to embrace professional values and attributes, to become a competent and professional practitioner.
What You'll Learn
Module groupings for the DECCE-T (Conversion)
Category No. of hours / Credit Units % of credit units
Early Childhood Core modules (15) 600/ 40 67
Early Childhood Practicum modules (3) 300/ 20 33
Total 900/ 60 100
Entry Requirements
Local Polytechnic Diploma and obtained a GCE O-level credit in English (EL1) or other English Language Acceptable Alternatives (ELAA), e.g. a minimum band 5.5 in IELTS (Academic); OR
Obtained a Degree with English as the medium of instruction from a state-recognised university