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Diploma in Early Childhood Education (N66)

Introduction

Giving you that something xtra

bullet Most established polytechnic diploma in Early Childhood Education

bullet Advanced standing to complete a four-year degree in just two years at Wheelock College (Singapore) with highly subsidised tuition fee

bullet Scholarships and study awards offered by MCYS, PCF and Temasek Care

bullet Accredited by MCYS and MOE

About the Diploma

Think you have what it takes to shape and guide young learners? Then the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH) is for you. The first such full-time diploma in Singapore, ECH has been established for over a decade with an experienced teaching faculty.

You will learn about play in the early years, curriculum design and assessment, child health and nutrition, and the holistic development of young children. In addition to teaching skills, the course equips you with management and leadership skills. With ECH, you can go on to become a supervisor or principal of a kindergarten or childcare centre.

Weekly attachments with childcare centres right from your first year means that you get to apply and hone your skills alongside experienced teachers.

ECH is fully accredited by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and Ministry of Education (MOE). The diploma is delivered jointly with the SEED Institute which also runs The Caterpillar’s Cove, a child development centre set up by Ngee Ann. The Centre gives students a platform to work with children on campus.

In your final year, you can look forward to working on an Action Research Project to develop a programme or product, or implement changes to curriculum and classroom environment.

Scholarships

A number of scholarships will be awarded to Ngee Ann students taking programmes in early childhood education. The scholarships, which will cover full tuition fees, text books and laptop allowances, will be awarded to students with good 'O' Level results and CCA.

Career Prospects

You can start your career as an early childhood educator and go on to become a supervisor or principal of an early childhood centre. You can also work in agencies that offer services for children and families.

"The ECH course provided great exposure with opportunities to observe and teach in pre-school centres. The practical learning was fun, challenging and enriching. Besides hands-on teaching experience, the leadership modules that prepared me for my supervisory duties were very useful. Getting the 2-in-1 diploma was a bonus!"

- Nurliza Bte Mohd Shah, 2006 graduate, Pre-school Supervisor

Further Studies

Get a BSc degree in just two years – ECH graduates can take up a customised BSc in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership programme from Wheelock College of Boston, right here at Ngee Ann. The two-year programme includes a five-week immersion programme in Boston. Singapore citizens enjoy subsidised tuition fees for this programme. Various scholarships are also available.

The Wheelock degree programme in Ngee Ann Polytechnic is Singapore’s first Foreign Specialised Institution (FSI) degree subsidised by MOE. For more information, please visit www.wheelock.edu/sing-np.

You can receive up to one semester’s exemption for relevant degree programmes at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore.

You may also enjoy exemptions for the following overseas programmes:

• Edith Cowan University, Australia – Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

• Queensland University of Technology, Australia – Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies/ Bachelor of Education

• Macquarie University, Australia – Bachelor of Early Childhood

• University of South Australia, Australia – Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

• James Cook University Singapore – Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Psychology/ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/ Bachelor of Information Technology

ECH graduates may also gain direct entry into the following programmes:

• Monash University, Australia, in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) – Bachelor of Social Work

• Flinders University, Australia, in partnership with Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) – Bachelor of Education (Special Education)


	Congrats to students and grads winning LKY-STEP Award Eight recognised for outstanding achievements at their poly and undergraduate studies

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Subject

'O' Level Grade

English Language as a First Language	1-6*
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)**	1-6^#
Any three other subjects**	1-6

You must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-A aggregate type listed at http://www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Pages/elr2b2.aspx

* All applicants with a C5 or C6 in EL1 in the GCE 'O' Level examinations are given two years from the point of teacher registration to obtain at least a B4 or a minimum band of 6.5 in the International Language Testing System (IELTS).

^#Students with a D7 in Mathematics may apply for the course provided they have GCE 'O'-level passes (1-6) in 5 subjects (including English).

** The main medium of instruction for these subjects must be in English, except for a language subject.

Successful candidates are required to pass a medical examination before confirming acceptance to the course.

Foreign applicants
Applicants from other countries must meet the following requirement before application to the course:

the medium of instruction for formal education is English

Foreign applicants can obtain more information at http://www.np.edu.sg/ss/iss/Pages/default.aspx

Medical Conditions

Successful candidates are required to pass a medical examination before confirmation of acceptance to the course.

Whilst not comprehensive, the following medical conditions may lead to non-acceptance into the Early Childhood Education (ECH) course. Candidates who are diagnosed to have such conditions or any other medical conditions are advised to check with the Admissions Office or HMS Office before they apply.

Active Tuberculosis
Uncontrolled Epilepsy
Psychiatric Condition
HBsAg Positive / Hepatitis B Carrier
Uncontrolled Asthma
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDs)
Legal Blindness
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Mobility Restricted
Uncontrolled Diabetes
Profound Deafness
Physical Dependence Upon Mobility Equipment

Course Structure

First Year Modules

Second Year Modules

Final Year Modules

Level 1.1

·	Introduction to Child Development

·	Principles & Practices of Classroom Management

·	Speech Training (Basic)

·	Field Practicum 1.1

·	IT & Applications 1

·	Sports and Wellness

·	Written Communication

·	Early Education: Philosophy & Practices

Level 1.2

·	Child Development: Theory to Practice

·	Creative Arts for Young Children

·	Field Practicum 1.2

·	Language Arts in the Early Childhood Years

·	Play in the Early Years

·	Professional Development I

Level 2.1

·	Effective Communication

·	Infant & Toddler Behaviour and Development

·	Designing Learning Environments

·	Field Practicum 2.1

·	IT & Applications 2

·	Mathematics for Young Children

Level 2.2

·	Psychology of Exceptional Children

·	Developing School-Family-Community Partnership

·	Professional Development II

·	Field Practicum 2.2

·	Environmental Awareness

·	Designing Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

·	Child Health & Nutrition

Level 3.1

·	Administration & Management of Programmes for Young Children

·	Teachers as Researchers

·	Current Issues & Research in Preschool Education

·	Adult Supervision & Leadership in Early Childhood Settings

·	Child Assessment and Programme Evaluation

·	Financial Management

Level 3.2

·	Building Family and Community Partnership

·	Field Practicum 3.2

·	Curriculum Design

·	Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management

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