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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive understanding of child development, pedagogy, and classroom management for aspiring educators. This program emphasizes the importance of fostering a nurturing learning environment during a child's crucial formative years. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, participants learn to facilitate holistic growth, laying the foundation for a rewarding career in shaping young minds.

Overview

  • Method Face to Face
  • Duration 12 months
  • MQA level 5
  • Language English
  • Course Code DECE
Learning Outcomes
  • Place special emphasis on individualized educational plans for those students who require intervention; and work collaboratively with families and communities to provide support to these children.
  • Base decisions and actions on legal and ethical, and other professional standards.
  • Participate actively in planning and decision making and all aspects of the classroom and outdoor environment, and programmes for children.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate early childhood curriculum and learning environments to cater to individuals and groups; and focus on inclusivity.

Modules

  • Year 1
    • Foundations of Education
      120 hours
    • Language and Literacy Development
      120 hours
    • Introduction to Educational Psychology
      120 hours
    • Early Childhood Mathematics Education
      120 hours
    • Health and Physical Education
      120 hours
    • Practicum
      140 hours
    • Islamic Studies for Teachers
      120 hours
    • The Effective Practitioner in Early Childhood
      110 hours
    • Science in Early Childhood
      110 hours
    • Academic Writing
      120 hours

Admission Requirements

General Entry
  • Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
Alternative Entry
  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
  • 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
MNQF LEVEL

5

CREDIT

120 credits of which 90 credits at Level 5 (1 year (30 weeks) full-time)

Enrollment

Course fee

Total fee | MVR 26000

Year 1 | MVR 2000 / Month

General Notice

The College may find it necessary in some circumstances to postpone or discontinue certain courses, particularly when they do not reach the prescribed minimum class size (atleast 10 per batch).