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What is this course about? |
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In this course, students learn:
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to understand child growth and development; |
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to develop skills for curriculum design and planning for young children; and |
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to run and manage an early childhood setting/ programme. | |
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Is "Early Childhood Education" also known as "Pre-school Education"? |
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Yes. Both refer to the development and education of children at 0-8 years of age. |
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What is "Field Practicum"? |
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For at least once a week, students are attached to a childcare centre/ kindergarten where they are given hands-on field experience. |
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