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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Latest
Professional Development Course Calendar (2008)
Early
Childhood Education Basic Course
(ENGLISH/ CHINESE)
Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care &
Development
(ENGLISH/
CHINESE)
Certificate in Early Childhood Education (CPT
Level) (ENGLISH/ CHINESE)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Teaching
(DPT) (ENGLISH)
Diploma
in Pre-School Education - Leadership (DPE-L)
(ENGLISH)
Early Childhood Education
Basic Course (ENGLISH/ CHINESE)
Course
Objectives
The Early Childhood Education Basic Course
introduces the novice teacher to the early
childhood profession by exploring his/her role
as a teacher assistant and equipping them with
the necessary skills in an early childhood
setting. By understanding the child, the
teacher assistant will be able to plan age
appropriate activities for the preschoolers in
the classroom. Through various community visits,
the assistant teacher will be encouraged to tap
onto community resources during his/her
interaction with the child and family.
Course Content
There are a total
of 7 modules:
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Professional
Development: The Early Childhood Educator
and the Learning Environment
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Understanding the Child
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Child
Observation and Recording
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Management
and Guidance
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Nutrition,
Health and Safety for young Children
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Working with
Families
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Curriculum
Workshops: An Integrated approach
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Language
Activities for Young Children |
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Learning
Activities to develop Science and
Mathematical Skills |
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Art
Activities for Young Children |
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Music &
Movement |
Assessment
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Consists of
modular tests, projects and assignments. |
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Students are
also required to keep a learning journal of
the 60 hours of practicum. |
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There will
be 2 practicum visits from the practicum
tutor. |
Certificate
Successful
completion of assignments and field practicum
leads to the award of the Certificate of
Professional Development at the Basic Level.
Fees
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Course fee: $1400 |
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Registration fee: $50 |
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Total: $1450 |
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download an application form for this Basic
course.
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Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care &
Development (ENGLISH/ CHINESE)
Course
Objectives
Infants and
Toddlers require special experiences that
stimulate brain development. Therefore, this
course aims to provide students with:
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The ability
to examine and understand the biological and
environmental factors that stimulate the
brain and shape the child’s development |
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The
understanding of different perspectives of
child rearing practices for infants and
toddlers |
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The skills
of designing developmentally appropriate
curriculum for the holistic development of
infants and toddlers |
Course Content
There are 6
modules:
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Principles
of Infant and Toddlers
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Environmental Design for Supporting Infant/
Toddler programmes
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Infant/
Toddler Curriculum
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Health,
Safety and Nutrition I
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Health,
Safety and Nutrition II
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Working with
Families
Assessment
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Consists of
modular exams, journal writing and
assignments. |
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Students are also required to keep a
learning journal during the practicum. |
Certificate
Successful completion of exams, assignments and
field practicum.
Fees
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Course fee: $1800 |
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Registration fee: $50 |
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Total: $1850 |
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to download an application form for this CIT
course.
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Certificate in Early Childhood
Education (CPT Level) (ENGLISH/ CHINESE)
Course
Objectives
The conceptual framework of the course is based
on the developmental interaction approach to
learning. The programme is developed around our
understanding of the developmental needs of our
children, teachers and parents. The people who
are involved in the early childhood programme
interact among themselves in the learning
environment. The learning environment
encompasses the programme philosophy, schedule
(flexible use of time) and physical resources
(creative use of space and classroom arrangement
and novel use of materials and furnishing).
Course Content
The are a total
of 10 modules:
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Principles and
Practices in Early Childhood Education
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Personal
Growth and Professional Development
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Child
Development and Learning
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Child
Observation and Recording
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Children
with Special Needs
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Developmentally Appropriate Practices:
Infants and Toddlers
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Safety,
Health, Nutrition and Hygiene
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Developmentally Appropriate Practices: The
Preschool Years
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Guiding and
Managing Children’s Behaviour
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Involving and Educating Parents
Assessment
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Consists of
modular exams, journals, assignments. |
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Students are also required to keep a
learning journal of the 150 hours of
practicum. |
Certificate
Successful
completion of assignments and field practicum
leads to the award of the Certificate in Early
Childhood Education
(CPT Level).
Fees
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Course fee: $3400 |
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Registration fee: $50 |
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Total: $3450 |
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to download an application form for this CPT
course.
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Teaching
(DPT) (ENGLISH)
Conceptual
Framework
The Diploma in
Early Childhood Education (DPT) is an extension
of the Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
The
conceptual framework of the course is based on
the developmental interaction approach to
learning. The programme is developed around our
understanding of the developmental needs of our
children, teachers and parents. All who are
involved in the early childhood programme
interact among themselves in the learning
environment. The learning environment
encompasses the programme philosophy, schedule
(flexible use of time) and physical resources
(creative use of space and classroom arrangement
and novel use of materials and furnishing).
At the core of our framework are the children.
In the Diploma course an added dimension is
quality. To achieve quality we have additional
hours on child development (51 hours), personal
and professional development (30 hours),
principles and practices (12 hours) curriculum
development (270 hours) and practicum (100
hours).
Course Content
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M1 |
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Principles and Practices in Early
Childhood Education |
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Quality in Early Childhood Education |
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M2 |
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Personal Growth and
Professional Development I & II |
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M3 |
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Child Development and
Learning I & II |
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M4 |
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Children with Special Needs |
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M5 |
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Safety, Health, Nutrition and
Hygiene |
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M6 |
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Developmentally Appropriate
Practices for Infant, Toddlers and
Preschoolers |
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Assessment
Consists of modular exams, journal writing,
assignments and portfolio.
Certificate
Successful completion of exams, assignments and
field practicum leads to the award of the
Diploma in Early Childhood Education – Teaching
(DPT)
Fees
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Course fee: $7100 (With
Exemption: $4700) |
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Registration fee: $50 |
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Total: $7150 (With
Exemption: $4750) |
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download an application form for this DPT
course.
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Diploma in
Pre-School Education - Leadership (DPE-L) (ENGLISH)
The Conceptual Framework
The Diploma in
Pre-School Education – Leadership (DPE-L) takes a
learner centred approach in which learners, as
leaders, are at the core of the conceptual
framework. This approach is adopted to inculcate a
learning perspective among the leaders in early
childhood settings. Leaders will be encouraged to
view themselves as both learners and leaders; they
learn to create; build and nurture the culture of
learning that is based on the learner-centred
principles of learning.
This leadership programme will
engage learners in reflective practice and
dialogue on topics presented in the model below.
Learners as leaders develop philosophies that
guide practices. Leaders address needs concerning
curriculum and the learning environment; staff and
family development; current issues and change; as
well as management and administrative matters.
They exercise their leadership within the
constraints of legislation and management demands.
However, they are also supported with community
resources which can help them overcome their
challenges.
Course Content
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M1 |
Current Issues and Implication for Practice |
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M2 |
Leadership and Management in Early Childhood
Settings |
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M3 |
Managing in Early Early Childhood Settings |
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M4 |
Administration in Early Childhood Settings |
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M5 |
Practicum |
Course Duration
The course consisting of 552
hours will be conducted over a period of 18
months and will comprise:
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Tutorials (402 hours)
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Practicum (150 hours)
Assessment
Consists of
classroom participation, critical reflective
writing, action research, assignments, portfolio
and practicum.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of
coursework, practicum and a minimum 75%
attendance, participants will be awarded the
Diploma in Pre-School Education-Leadership (DPE-L)
which is accredited by
MOE-MCYS
PQAC
Fees
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Course fee: $6,300
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Registration fee: $50 |
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Total: $6350 (With
Exemption: $4750) |
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download an application form for this DPE-L
course.
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ASSOCIATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (SINGAPORE)
