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.

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.

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

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).

Modules

Name Of The Module	Duration
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

Programme Overview

Method:

Face to Face

Duration:

12 Months

Credit:

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

MQA level :

MNQL level:

Language:

English

Course Code:

DECE

Course Fee:

Total fee: MVR 26000
Year 1: MVR 2000 / Month

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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.