About Course
Course Duration : 20 months
Program Description :
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts.
It also prepares graduates to manage daycare centers and pre-schools.
It enables them to work in Sri Lanka & other countries.
Program Aim :
- Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.
- Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of children in their early childhood and formative years.
- Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with the necessary skills to teach effectively.
- Inculcate in students the good qualities necessary to become role models to the future generation.
For Whom :
- Present teachers who are seeking further qualifications.
- For students who have finished the Diploma in Primary Teacher Training, Early Childhood Education and Special Needs Education and are seeking a higher qualification.
- Students who have completed A/Levels and believe that teaching is their vocation.
- Those who wish to pursue a rewarding career as a teacher.
Course Structure :
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Semester 1
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01. Child Growth and Development
02. Children with Special Needs
03. Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years
04. Science and Technology in ECE |
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Semester 2
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05. Families and Community Involvement in ECE
06. Theories of Teaching and learning
07. Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
08. Multiculturalism and Education |
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Semester 3
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09. Cross Cultural Psychology
10. Issues in ECE
11. Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
12. Early Learning and Early ENV |
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Semester 4
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13. Human Learning
14. Keeping children safe from home
15. Social study & Emotional Development
16. Learning Theory for Educators |
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Semester 5
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17. Programmes, Planes and Development
18. Play in Early Childhood Education
19. Research Methodology
20. Research Project
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Entry Requirement : Recognized Diploma in Early Childhood Education/Primary Teacher Training or Equivalent qualification from a recognized institute or start your Diploma at American College (Duration: 1 year)
Evaluation Method : Class Test, Assignment, Presentation, Final Exam
The American College of Higher Education is an academic affiliate of Lincoln University College, Malaysia and the degree will be conferred by Lincoln University Malaysia.