PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education KPT/JPS(FA 6191)04/26

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. This professional degree qualifies them to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing them for employment in other parts of the children's and family services sector.

Program Aim

The degree aims to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical education and care skills in the workplace. As well as learning the skills required of an early childhood teacher, the graduates will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. The graduates will also develop knowledge and skills in management, leadership and advocacy which will extend the range of employment opportunities they will have on graduation. The primary aims of the programme are:

PA1: Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.

PA2: Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching to children in their early childhood

PA3: Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with teaching proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.

PA4: Expose students to the issues of contemporary childhood education.

PA5: Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can become role models to the future generation.

Career Opportunities

After completion of this course the students will develop skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age. The graduates would be qualified to find work as educators in various subjects of Science, commerce and basic learning. They will also find jobs in as educational counselors, pre-school teachers, curriculum and instructor positions in various educational organizations, and be involved in the analysis and planning of educational activities in the organizations.

With an education degree the graduates will be job-ready before they graduate thanks to the extensive experience they will gain teaching in a classroom. They will be ready to work both locally and overseas in a profession with increasing demand around the world.

Job title:

. Kindergarten teacher
. Primary school teacher
. Primary school teacher

Organizations employing education graduates:

Graduates can find employment in a public or private kindergarten or primary school.

Subjects

Full Time : 36 Months.
Part Time : 54 Months.

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	BEC 1113	Language, Communication and Literacy	3
2	BEC 1123	Children Literature	3
3	BEC 1133	Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years	3
4	BEC 1143	Early Mathematics	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
5	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization	3
6	MPU 3163	Malay Communication 3	3
7	BEC 1213	Child Growth and Development.	3
8	BEC 1223	Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood	3
9	BEC 1233	Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education.	3
10	BEC 1243	Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE	3
11	BEC 1253	Behaviour Guiding Young Children	3
12	BEC 1313	Science and Technology in ECE	3
13	BEC 1323	Families and Community Involvement in ECE	3
14	BEC 1333	Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
15	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations	3
16	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3	3
17	BEC 2413	Advocating for Children: National and international Contexts	3
18	BEC 2423	Partnering with community	3
19	BEC 2433	Children with Special needs in ECE	3
20	BEC 2443	Multiculturalism and Education	3
21	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relation	2
22	BEC 2513	Arts and Creativity in ECE.	3
23	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy	2
24	BEC 2533	Theories of teaching and learning	3
25	BEC 2543	Early learning and early environment	3
26	BEC 2553	Issues in ECE	3
27	MPU 3452	Community Service	2
28	BEC 2653	Keeping Children safe from home	3
29	BEC 2613	Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
30	BEC 2623	Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships	3
31	BEC 2633	Human Learning	3
32	BEC 2643	Basic Chinese Language	3
33	BEC 3713	Living and Learning in the Digital World	3
34	BEC 3723	Learning Theory for Educators NEW Learning Theory in ECE.	3
35	BEC 3733	Social study & Emotional Development	3
36	BEC 3743	Research Methodology	3
37	BEC 3816	Research Project	4
38	BEC 3823	Programmes Plans and Development	3
39	BEC 3833	Observation and Assessment	3
40	BEC 3843	Playing in ECE	3
41	PP 3934	Practicum- Phase 2	4
42	PP 3924	Practicum- Phase 1	4
43	BEC 3913	Management and Administration in ECE Centres	3

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two subjects or its equivalent; or
A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum Grade of Jayyid; or
A pass in Matriculation/ Foundation or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
Any relevant qualifications recognized by Malaysian government.

Duration : 36 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor