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The programme is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of practicing early childhood educators with knowledge about the cognitive, emotional, social and moral development of children from birth until 8 years of age. Based on this knowledge, the programme examines the different methods, strategies and techniques of enhancing the multiple intelligences of children; namely:
- verbal and linguistic intelligence
- quantitative and mathematical intelligence
- musical intelligence
- physical & kinesthetic intelligence
- scientfic intelligence
The programme structure also seeks to examine the needs of children with special needs and the gifted. Included is how educators should establish relationship with parents and the community; and the management of child development centres
NORMAL ENTRY
For Malaysian Students:
Candidate must possess the following:
- Diploma approved by MQA (Malaysian Qualifications Agency) or other qualifications recognised by the AeU Senate OR
- a minimum of two (2) Principals in STPM or equivalent qualifications (eg. A-Level)
For International Students:
- A recognised university entrance qualification such as ‘A’ level /, University Foundation / Matriculation / Diploma or equivalent
- English skills equivalent to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or AeU English Placement test.
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Entry Requirements:
- 21 years of age as of 1st January in the year of application
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of AeU; and
- Possess relevant work experience
- Passed an aptitude test and APEL assessment.
Core
- Philosophy of Education
- Developing the Curriculum
- Enhancing Teacher Professionalism
- Children with Special Needs
- Instructional Technology & Learning Resources
- Evaluation & Testing in the Classroom
- Educational Psychology
- Co-curricular Activities
- Counselling in Schools
- Pedagogical Models & Strategies
- Schools & Society
- Child Growth & Development
- Research in the Classroom I
- Research in the Classroom II
- Practicum
Major
- Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- Language and Literacy of Young Children
- Children’s Health, Nutrition and Safety
- Science for Young Children
- Mathematics for Young Learners
- Technology for Young Learners
- Emotional and Social Development of Children
- Children with Learning Disabilities
- Music, Movement and Play
- Evaluation and Observation of Young Learners
- Humanities for Young Learner
- Creative Arts for Children
- Management and Quality of Early Childhood Centers
- Home-School Partnership
Elective Moral
Education:
- Introduction to Moral Education
- Teaching Methods and Strategies in Moral Education
- Assessment in Moral Education
- Issues and Trends in Moral Education
General
Applicable to Malaysian Students only
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
- Hubungan Etnik
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project
Applicable to International Students only
- Ethnic Relations,Islamic & Asia Civilazation
- Academic Writing
- Comparative Ethics
- Social Responsibility Project
For Malaysian and international students:
- Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian students only:
- 10% discount on tuition fee for full payment of semester fees
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 55 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
- PTPTN loan assistance
- RM7,000 personal income tax relief
*Terms and conditions apply
Programme Facts
| MQA Accreditation Code | : PA1280 Download Certificate |
| Advertising code | : (N/143/6/0031) 05/17 |
| Study Mode | : Part-Time
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| Duration | : Part-Time
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| Assessment | : Coursework: 60% : Final Exam: 40% |
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Last Update: April 3, 2017