Program Overview

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)

(R/143/6/0116) (04/26) (MQA/FA6191)

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. This professional degree qualifies them to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing them for employment in other parts of the children’s and family services sector.

Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years 6 Months

Intakes

• March, July, November

Entry Requirements

• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two subjects or its equivalent;
• A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum Grade of Jayyid;
• A pass in Matriculation/ Foundation or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00;
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00;
• A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.00;
• Any relevant qualifications recognized by Malaysian government.

English Requirements

• International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Career Opportunities

• After completion of this course the students will develop skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age.
• The graduates would be qualified to find work as educators in various subjects of Science, commerce and basic learning.
• They will also find jobs in as educational counselors, pre-school teachers, curriculum and instructor positions in various educational organizations, and be involved in the analysis and planning of educational activities in the organizations.
• Job title:
  • Kindergarten teacher
  • Primary school teacher
  • Early childhood educator

Program Aim

• The degree aims to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical education and care skills in the workplace.
• As well as learning the skills required of an early childhood teacher, the graduates will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice.
• The graduates will also develop knowledge and skills in management, leadership and advocacy which will extend the range of employment opportunities they will have on graduation.
• The primary aims of the programme are:
  • Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.
  • Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching to children in their early childhood
  • Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with teaching proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.
  • Expose students to the issues of contemporary childhood education.
  • Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can become role models to the future generation.

Subject Highlights

• Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits
  • 1 | BEC 1113 | Language, Communication and Literacy | 3
  • 2 | BEC 1123 | Children Literature | 3
  • 3 | BEC 1133 | Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years | 3
  • 4 | BEC 1143 | Early Mathematics | 3
  • 5 | MPU 3193 | Philosophy and Current Issues Course | 3
  • 6 | MPU 2442 | Malay Language Communication 3 | 3
  • 7 | BEC1213 | Child Growth and Development | 3
  • 8 | BEC1223 | Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 9 | BEC1233 | Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 10 | BEC 1243 | Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 11 | BEC1253 | Behaviour Guiding Young Children | 3
  • 12 | BEC 1313 | Science and Technology in Early Childhood | 3
  • 13 | BEC 1323 | Families and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 14 | BEC 1333 | Spirituality and Morality in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 15 | MPU3183 | Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3
  • 16 | BEC2413 | Advocating for Children; National and International Contexts | 3
  • 17 | BEC2423 | Partnering with Community | 3
  • 18 | BEC2433 | Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 19 | BEC2443 | Multiculturalism and Education | 3
  • 20 | MPU 3232 | Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2
  • 21 | BEC2513 | Arts and Creativity in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 22 | MPU3312 | Government and Public Policy Malaysia | 2
  • 23 | BEC2523 | Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3
  • 24 | BEC2533 | Early Learning and Early Environment | 3
  • 25 | BEC 2543 | Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 26 | MPU3412 | Community Service | 2
  • 27 | BEC2613 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3
  • 28 | BEC2623 | Psychology of Interpersonal Relationship | 3
  • 29 | BEC2633 | Human Learning | 3
  • 30 | BEC2643 | Basic Chinese Language | 3
  • 31 | BEC2653 | Keeping Children Safe from Home | 3
  • 32 | BEC3713 | Living and Learning in the Digital World | 3
  • 33 | BEC3723 | Learning Theory for Educators | 3
  • 34 | BEC3733 | Social Study & Emotional Development | 3
  • 35 | BEC3743 | Research Methodology | 3
  • 36 | BEC3814 | Research Project | 4
  • 37 | BEC3823 | Programmes Plans and Development | 3
  • 38 | BEC3833 | Observation and assessment | 3
  • 39 | BEC3843 | Playing in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 40 | BEC3853 | Management and Administration in Early Childhood Education | 3
  • 41 | BEC3914 | Teaching Practicum I | 4
  • 42 | BEC3924 | Teaching Practicum II | 4
  • 43 | MPU 3422 | Program Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM) | 2
  • 44 | MPU 3352 | Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (KIAR) | 2

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand the development of young children in terms of physical, emotional, social, cognitive and language development.
  • Identify the learning needs of children and the teaching strategies required to meet those needs.
  • Understand the principles of child guidance and behavior management in the early childhood context.
  • Recognize the importance of building relationships with parents and the community to support young children’s learning and development.
  • Understand the curriculum planning and development for early childhood education.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrate skills in supporting children with special needs in early childhood education.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in multicultural education.
  • Demonstrate skills in advocating for children in national and international contexts.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in partnering with community.
  • Demonstrate skills in teaching and learning theories and practices.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in arts and creativity in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrate skills in early learning and early environment.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in issues in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrate skills in community service.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in cross-cultural psychology.
  • Demonstrate skills in psychology of interpersonal relationship.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in human learning.
  • Demonstrate skills in basic Chinese language.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in keeping children safe from home.
  • Demonstrate skills in living and learning in the digital world.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in learning theory for educators.
  • Demonstrate skills in social study and emotional development.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in research methodology.
  • Demonstrate skills in research project.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in programmes plans and development.
  • Demonstrate skills in observation and assessment.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in playing in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrate skills in management and administration in early childhood education.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in teaching practicum I and II.

FAQs

• What is Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program all about?
  • The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts.
• What is the duration of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program?
  • The program duration is 3 years for full time and 4 years for part time.
• Who are those eligible to register for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program?
  • Our Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program is designed for those who want to develop knowledge of the nature of the child development and their learning process.
• What is the entry requirement for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program?
  • For the details on entry requirement for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program, kindly refer to the program brochure.
• Why do I have to choose Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program?
  • It would definitely help you become a better teacher, caregivers, kindergarten operator and have a better understanding of child development.
• What will I learn from Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programme?
  • The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program is more than preparation for primary school. It aims at the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.
• When is Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program intake?
  • The available intakes for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program are March, July, November of every year.
• How many credit hours are there in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program?
  • The total credit hour is 120
• What about Bachelor of Early Childhood Education course assessment?
  • Students need to do coursework (60%) and final examination (40%).
• How do the courses in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education conducted?
  • It is a blended learning (face to face tutorials, e-forum, e-tutorial learning support and self-managed learning).