Diploma in early Childhood Education (DECE)

The diploma in early childhood education (dece) is a credential that enables individuals to work as a preschool educators for children under 7 years of age. The programme has been tailored to enable individual to have the necessary hands-on skills and knowledge on young learners so they may be able to become competent educators. 

Candidates will be prepared and equipped with high quality practices, pedagogical leadership, designing and implementing curriculum, and care services.

What will you learn?

• Hands-on skills and knowledge in early childhood education.
• High-quality practices for nurturing young learners.
• Pedagogical leadership skills for effective teaching and management.
• Designing and implementing engaging and effective curriculums.
• Providing comprehensive care services for young children.
• Preparation for employment as a qualified early childhood educator.

Career Pathway
Progress To:

• ECE curriculum developer
• Educational toy consultant
• Kindergarten teacher
• Pre-school teacher
• Pre-school/Kindergarten owner
• Pre-school/Kindergarten Principal

Course structure

Semester 1

• Communication and Persuasian in Early Childhood Education
• Development of Malaysian Preschool Curriculum
• Human Growth and Development
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Principles of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education

Semester 2

• Art and Craft in Early Childhood Education
• Children Observation and Assessment
• Classroom and Behavioral Management in Early Childhood Education
• Teaching Sosio-emotional in Early Childhood Education
• Technology in Early Childhood Education

Semester 3

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Local) / Bahasa Melayu
• Komunikasi 1 (International)
• Communicative English / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Malaysian Studies 2

Semester 4

• Co-Curriculum
• Early Mathematics for Children
• Detection and Intervention in Early Childhood Education
• Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
• Socio-Emotional Education in Early Childhood Education

Semester 5

• Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Policies and Services
• Science in Early Childhood Education
• Family and Community Relations in Early Childhood Education
• Child Psychology
• Motivation and Emotion in Early Childhood Education

Semester 6

• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
• Language and Literacy in ECE
• Management and Leadership in Education
• Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
• Personal and Professional Development in Early Childhood Education

Semester 7

• Practicum 1
• Practicum 2

Entry requirement

Malaysian

• Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) With A Minimum of Three Credits in Any Subject or Its Equivalent;
• A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) With A Minimum of Grade C (Grade Point (GP) 2.0) In Any Subject or its Equivalent;
• A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) With A Minimum Grade of Maqbul;
• A Pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), Level Three in Early Child Care/ Preschool and A Pass in SPM with A Minimum of One Credit In Any Subject;
• A Certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) In Early Childhood Education (ECE) Or its Equivalent Or
• A Certificate (Level MQF) In Any Field or Its Equivalent And
• If a student does not meet the requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme

International

• For International Students, Test of English as A Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score Of 500 Or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Score of 5.0 Or Its Equivalent