Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education � Teaching (Chinese), [DECCE-T (Conversion)(Chinese)] (Classroom & Synchronous)
About This Course
Through the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education � Teaching (Conversion) (Chinese), students will acquire:
1.a firm understanding of developmental psychology and the principles of early childhood care and education for children from birth to eight years of age.
2.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.
3.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.
4.skills and disposition to apply knowledge of how young children learn Chinese Language in Singapore�s complex socio-linguistic environment.
5.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 preschool education.
6.interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, build relationships and communicate professionally with colleagues, families and other stakeholders to support children�s holistic development.
7.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
Entry Requirements
Candidates need to meet the following criteria:
a. A recognized 3-year full-time polytechnic diploma or equivalent or a recognized university degree where the medium of instruction is English or Chinese; and
b. At least a credit in GCE �O� level English 1-6, Higher Chinese/Chinese 1-6 or other acceptable alternatives as outlined by ECDA; and
c. Employed in an ECDA-registered childcare centre or kindergarten or MOE-Kindergarten.
Note:
Applicants with academic qualifications from China must provide relevant notarial certificates issued by Public Notary Office when submitting their graduation certificates and transcripts.
In addition to the above qualifications, it is ideal to have at least one year of work experience in the field of early childhood education.