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Introduction
The MEC901Course which is the first specialisation course in the MEd (EC) Program, provides the foundation for all the other specialisation courses. This course will help participants conceptualize children's development across infancy, pre-school and primary school years (birth to 8 years) through the critical review of/reflection on various developmental theories, models, approaches and scholarly works.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners
- Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
- FlexiMasters in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education in Early Childhood
Learners must complete this course to attain the Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners (12 AU).
Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (12 AU):
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- Understand children’s development across infancy, pre-school and early primary school years (birth to 8 years) in the various domains (physical,cognitive, social & emotional)
- Understand children’s development utilizing a multidisciplinary &multicultural approach
- Understand how children think, learn & behave & the importance of playin the early years
- Undertake critical review of/reflection on various child developmenttheories, models & approaches
- Relate international literature, research & issues in child development tothe local context
- Study children in local centre-based programs utilizing appropriateobservation techniques & strategies
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Individual Assignment
- Group Assignment
- Class Participation
- A teaching qualification such as the NIE's Postgraduate Diploma in Education and at least ONE year of teaching experience OR
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education approved by the Early Childhood Development Agency, Singapore and at least THREE years of teaching experience in pre-schools.
Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,120.00 | S$1,347.24 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$523.24 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies / FlexiMasters in Early Childhood Education
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MEC902 Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education* | 4 |
| MEC903 Research Investigations in Early Childhood Education* | 4 |
| MEC906 Curriculum Design and Development in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MHA901 Understanding Learners with High Ability and their Affective and Moral Needs* | 4 |
| MSE915 Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs* | 4 |
Listed courses under Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies / FlexiMasters in Early Childhood Education are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Master of Education in Early Childhood (30 AU).
Listed courses under Graduate Certificate in Understanding Diverse Learners are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Master of Education in Special Education (30 AU) and Master of Education in High Ability Studies (30 AU).
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
