Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Course Description
In recent years, Early Childhood Education (ECE) has gained prominence, recognized for laying crucial foundations and promoting lifelong learning.
Practitioners in ECE must possess the right competences, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to excel in this field. Beyond technical skills, they need to understand ECE from historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives, considering local limitations and opportunities.
The Undergraduate Certificate course provides a comprehensive understanding of fostering quality education within ECE settings, particularly Kindergartens.
It prepares practitioners to competently work with young children through to Kindergarten completion. This course is ideal for new entrants and experienced practitioners seeking to enhance their practice with accredited training.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course will possess:
- A full qualification at MQF level 4 in Early Childhood Education and SEC/Ordinary Level passes in Mathematics, English.
OR
- 2 Advanced Level passes and 2 Intermediate Level passes including 2 subjects from Mathematics, English.
- A pass at SEC/Ordinary Level in the subject that is not presented at advanced/intermediate level from the specified above.
*Students whose first language is not English and do not possess an ‘O’ level pass in English Language will be required to demonstrate English language capability at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent.
Target Audience
This programme has the following target groups:
- Individuals who are approaching the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Individuals who have been working in the field as a means of capacity building.
- Individuals looking to advance to Kindergarten Educator III role.
Career Paths
This programme aims to equip the target audience with the knowledge, skills and competences listed in this application.
The possible posts that this course prepares as a foundation for to become a Kindergarten Educator III.
Modules
You are required to complete all 5 compulsory modules to fulfil the requirements of this Certificate
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How you’ll be assessed
The programme comprises a total of 10 modules.
Methods of assessment depend on the module and can be assessed in various modes.
Course Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
For Knowledge:
The learner will be able to:
- Gain an overall perspective of Early Childhood Education (ECE) on an international, European, and local level (Module 1)
- Review the foundations and roots of ECE through a historical, philosophical, and sociological perspective (Module 2)
- Discuss and consolidate knowledge with regards to the various areas of development (physical, cognitive, emotional, linguistic, social) of young children (Module 3)
- Identify appropriate research tools to strengthen own academic writing (Module 4)
- Show awareness of the most relevant contemporary issues within the ECE field (Module 5)
For Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Apply the canonical theories of ECE (Module 1)
- Research historic, sociological, and philosophical approaches to ECE (Module 2)
- Promote healthy and holistic child development in ECE (Module 3)
- Display good use of academic writing, using an appropriate scholarly approach (Module 4)
- Make use of various resources (such as academic literature) to discuss contemporary issues in ECE (Module 5)
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