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Early Child Care and Education Course

Rationale

The purpose of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education qualification is to prepare early childhood professionals who have the knowledge and skills to develop the child in a holistic manner; encompassing physical, social, cognitive, creative, emotional, and moral development. The qualification endeavors to prepare professionals who are able to teach and guide young children, ensure that they are in safe and healthy learning environments, and maintain responsive relationships with them and their families. The qualification will provide candidates with not only an appreciation of the theoretical issues involved in the study of early childhood education but also a range of practical skills that will enhance their value to the education of young children. The proposed qualification will hence provide the foundational background for all those that aspire to serve or build a career in the field of early childhood education. It will further strengthen quality teaching and learning by providing trained personnel for the field.

The purpose of this certificate is to expose practitioners and prospective teachers in various early childhood education contexts to both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding current trends in the area of early childhood education, child development and teaching, and practices in the field. It also aims at developing the related skills for better performance. New educational programs and approaches are explored in light of findings of new brain research regarding how children learn and develop. The implications for appropriate practices are studied in various areas which include curriculum, methods of instruction, classroom management, parental involvement, and the changing role of the teacher. Special emphasis will be placed on the inquiry method and the development of creative and critical thinking

Career Opportunities

This programme provides candidates with the educational and professional skills needed to be outstanding leaders in modern education systems. Successful candidates may find themselves in any of the following positions:

  • Pre-School/Reception Class Teacher Assistants/Aides
  • Childcare Assistants
  • Child Care Givers
  • Family Day Care Operators

Entry Requirements

  • NCQF Level 4, Certificate IV, or equivalent with a Credit in at least 3 subjects, including the English language. Experience in preschool teaching and Early childhood care will be an added advantage. Junior Certificate school leavers who are currently teaching in preschools are to be admissible to the qualification through RPL. 
  • Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A and mathematics, Grades1,2,3* or A, B, C. Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond.
  • Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree program).

Programme Duration

The mode of delivery for this program includes both full-time and part-time arrangements. The certificate program runs for 12 months (1 year) for full-time learners and 18 months (11/2 years) for part-time learners.

Rationale

 

Rationale

This Programme focuses on nurturing students’ professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes for incorporation into teaching practice, enabling them to gradually develop into competent early childhood educators and administrators in ECE settings. It fosters students’ ability to promote the integration of theory and practice and to critically translate program content into workplace practice.
The General Methods component helps students acquire the necessary understanding and expertise for promoting young children’s holistic development and learning in all domains. This component includes the study of the theory and practice of integrated curriculum, contemporary pedagogical approaches as well as assessment of learning. The courses are:

Promoting Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
Enhancing Children’s Creativity and Self-Expression
Scientific and Mathematical Explorations for Young Children

Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Care and Education Teachers Training from the Asian College of Teachers is a specially crafted program designed for both novice and experienced early childhood educators. This program intends to give you an in-depth understanding of teaching young learners aged 0-5 years. The Post Graduate Diploma in teaching early childhood provides you with a deeper knowledge of child psychology and allied topics.

You get a thorough lesson on teaching skills to motivate children and generate interest in learning in their growing years. The program lends your expertise in the arena of early childhood teaching which will enable you to teach and care for young learners. You get to learn to help the kids expand their thinking and learning through the improvisation of new activities. The PG Diploma in EYCE course will help you make headway in your teaching career as an early childhood educator. Peer Teaching and Observed Teaching Practices are included in the course at an additional cost.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will:

  • Be eligible to apply for registration as a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher, Child Care
  • Workers and Child Care Supervisors;
  • and meet the professional qualifications required of kindergarten principals.

Entry Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree is the minimum eligibility for enrolling in Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Care and Education Teachers Training program. Aspiring as well as experienced teachers are encouraged to take the program to grow their professional knowledge in early childhood education or upgrade their teaching skills to excel in the arena.

The field of early childhood education has shifted the focus to nurturing tender minds and creating a child-centric and supportive learning environment for the complete development of children. The program will provide you with a detailed knowledge of teaching young children by making learning fun and interesting.

Programme Duration

The Diploma program runs for 12 months (1 year)