Bachelor ofEducation (Early ChildhoodEducation) (Hons)R/143/6/0124(MQA/FA1746)04/22R/143/6/0125(MQA/FA1872)04/22

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The Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Hons) programme aims to provide professional development opportunities for prospective preschool teachers to possess a degree qualification. Specifically, the programme equips students with the knowledge, skills and competencies for them to work in industries that involve children such as preschools, child care and development centres, children enrichment centre, children play centres, theme parks and so on. At UNITAR, apart from physical learning in the lecture hall or online learning, students are also given the opportunity to do activities in the simulation room that provide a real experience of early childhood education. Apart from final examinations, students will be assessed on a value-based project that will include individual or group fieldwork to provide students with real-life experience in the early childhood education industry.

Possess a Degree Qualification in Early Childhood Education

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ConventionalDelivery Mode:

3 Years (Full-Time)4 Years 6 Months (Part-Time)

Duration of Study:

• January, April and SeptemberIntakes

• January : 9 weeks*• April : 17 weeks*• September : 17 weeks*

Academic Schedule

*Inclusive of exam period.

Areas of Knowledge

Early Childhood Education Management Through the principles and methods of teaching and learning for childrenof varying ages.

Managing Children’s Development Up to preschool age and adult’s role in creating a stimulating environment.

Managing Children’s Activities Through children creativity development, resources and teaching methods,including design of play classrooms and safety protocol.

Managing Child Behaviour Within the childcare setting, using effective strategies involving theenvironment and adult/child interaction.

Entrepreneurship Requirements Including laws and regulations as well as marketing and finances tomanage a business effectively.

Career Prospects

• Private School Teacher • Counsellor

• Kindergarten Teacher • Children’s Performing Arts Teacher • Children’s Events Manager

Did You Know?

WELL-ROUNDED CURRICULUM

Why UNITAR?

5-STAR QUALITY

AFFORDABILITY

UNITAR C.A.R.E

Get ahead in the Early ChildhoodEducation industry.

Cover different learning systems including DSKP, Montessori,PERMATA, Waldorf education and Reggio Emillia approach.

PRACTICAL SKILLSStudents undergo practicum in government preschoolcentres, private/international preschool centres or nurseries.

5-STAR rating in QS for Teaching, Employability, Inclusiveness,Online Education and Accounting and Finance.

PTPTN, ZAKAT, HRDF, EPF and various financial aid available.

We ensure that students are well-equipped with applicableskills: Collaborative, Adaptive, Reflective and Entrepreneurial.

Strong industry partners and project partnerships

through various collaborations.

A Special Needs course powered by Toddler Town to

enhance students’ Early Childhood Education skills

and knowledge in dealing with children with learning

disabilities.

Industry-relevant curriculum and teaching pedagogies

that meet the demands of the ECE industry.

STORYTELLING, CREATIVE MOVEMENT, PUPPET andTOY MAKINGCultivate intellectual development through performing arts.

Programme Core Modules

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education • Learning Environment for Young Children• Psychosociology for Social Sciences• Social and Emotion of Young Children• Family and Community in Early Childhood• Approaches in Early Childhood Education• Health and Safety for Young Children• Managing Child Behavior• Workplace English• Assessment in Early Childhood Education• Management and Administration Early Childhood Education (pre-requisite CSZB2103)• Teacher Professional Development• Language and Literacy for Young Children (pre-requisite CSZB2103)• Technology for Early Childhood Education• Statistics in Social Sciences• Science for Young Children• Research Methodology• Physical Development of Young Children• Creative Writing for Young Children• Mathematics for Young Children• Creative Movement for Young Children• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education

Elective Discipline Core Modules

• Children Media and Communication• Art and Craft for Young Children• Nutrition for Young Children• Children’s Toy and Play• Music for Young Children• Folklore and Modern Storytelling-Elective• Puppetry in Early Childhood Education-Elective• Creative Drama in Early Childhood Education-Elective• Project Paper in Early Childhood Education

University Core Modules

• English for Academic Purposes• Design Thinking/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A• Entrepreneurship• Recreational Event Planning

MPU Modules

• Hubungan Etnik/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)• TITAS/Malaysian Studies 3 (Int)

Professional Practice

• Teaching Practicum

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All information provided is correct at the time of print and is subject to change. Print Edition: July 2021

Entry Requirements

A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any two (2) subjects or its equivalent;ORA pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid;ORA pass in UEC with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects;ORA pass in Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0;ORA Diploma in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0;ORA Diploma in any field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; ORPass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses; ORPass DKM / DLKM / DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field and MUST attend bridging courses;ORPass BTEC Level 4 & 5 and pass SPM with at least three (3) credits in any subjects; ORAny other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; OREntry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s programme(Level 6, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have: 1. A Malaysian citizen; AND 2. The candidate should be more than 21 years of age in the year of application; 3. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND 4. Pass the APEL Assessment

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTInternational students 1. Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR 2. Minimum score of 500 for TOEFL OR its equivalent.

Local StudentsExempted from University English Courses: 1. Distinction in SPM / SPMV English 2. MUET Band 4, 5 and 6 3. A Pass in English Course at a previous institutionRequired to take English Preparatory 2: 1. Credit in SPM / SPMV English 2. MUET Band 1, 2 and 3Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2: 1. No credit in SPM / SPMV English