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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Open University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Children Learning and Development have been the focus of the Early Childhood Education (ECE). ECE provides the basic education and prepares children for primary school education. The ECE programme at OUM will contribute to the all-rounded development of ECE teachers by updating their knowledge, skills and attitude as ECE professionals.


The programme is tailor-designed for Early Childhood principals, administrators, teachers, care takers, childminders and those involved with young learners to ensure that they have the necessary and enriched knowledge about child development and assessment, curriculum content, children arts and music, learning and pedagogy, health and safety, and ECE-center management skills. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 12,780

Course Duration

3.5 years

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i. Pass SPM/SPMV/MCE or its equivalent, with minimum a credit in 3 subjects; or
ii. Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 3 subjects; or
iii. Pass O-Level with minimum Grade C in 3 subjects; or
iv. Pass SKM Level 3 in Early Childhood/ Preschool Care and pass SPM with minimum a credit in 1 subject; or
v. Pass Community College Certificate equivalent to MQF Level 3 in related field and pass SPM with minimum a credit in 1 subject; or
vi. Pass Early Childhood Education Certificate (MQF Level 3) in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or
vii. Pass STPM or equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in 1 subject; or
viii. Pass STAM with minimum grade of Maqbul; or
ix. Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.

OR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT
(VALID UNTIL 31/12/2018 ONLY)

Pass SPM or equivalent with minimum 2 credits in any subject AND 3 years working experience in early childhood education; OR
Pass SPM or equivalent with minimum 1 credit in any subject AND 5 years working experience in early childhood education.

OR

APEL entry
• Malaysian; and
• Candidate must be 20 years old and above in the year of application being made; and
• Have previous working experience/learning relevant to the field applied; and
• Pass APEL Assessment for a Diploma (conducted by OUM). 
Year 1
Sem 1 - RM 1,278
Sem 2 - RM 1,136
Sem 3 - RM 1,136

Year 2
Sem 1 - RM 1,136
Sem 2 - RM 1,278
Sem 3 - RM 1,278

Year 3
Sem 1 - RM 1,278
Sem 2 - RM 1,278
Sem 3 - RM 1,278

Year 4
Sem 1 - RM 1,704

Total Fee - RM 12,780

 
Financial options:
  • PTPTN; or
  • EPF (Account 2); or
  • Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or
  • HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or
  • Flexible Payment Scheme.
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  • Entrepreneurship 1 
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa 1 

University Courses
  • Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners 
  • English for Oral Communications 
  • English for Workplace Communications 

Core Courses
  • Development of Early Childhood Education 
  • Child Behaviour Management 
  • Family and Community in Early Childhood Education 
  • Development of Malaysian Preschool Curriculum 
  • Children Observation and Assessment 
  • Early Childhood Education Policies and Services 
  • Principles of Teaching and Learning 
  • Language, Literacy and Communication 
  • Cognitive Planning and Teaching 
  • Arts and Creativity for Children 
  • Affective Planning and Teaching 
  • English for Young Children 
  • Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education 
  • Early Mathematics for Children 
  • Early Science for Children 
  • Early Music for Children 
  • Information Technology And Applications 
  • Introductory Management for Non-business Major 
  • Introduction to Children Development 
  • Music in Early Childhood Education 
  • Practicum I 
  • Practicum II 

Elective Courses
  • Fardhu Ain for Young Children 
  • Kemahiran Pengajaran Bahasa Arab 
  • Introduction to Special Needs 
  • Educating Young Children with Diverse Abilities 
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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