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DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
This Diploma aims to nurture a new generation of early childhood educators who possess knowledge and positive attitudes required to build a solid base for young children’s learning as well as contribute pro-actively and meaning fully to early childhood education. The course offers a hands on curriculum to help students learn the fundamentals of high quality childcare The student upon completion of the program will know how to design a curriculum based on a comprehensive understanding of child development, how to maintain effective relationships with individual children and groups of children, and how to apply relevant policies and regulations to early childhood education programs.
- Develop the child in a holistic manner
- Encompassing the physical, social, cognitive, creative and emotional and moral development
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Entry requirement is NCQF Level IV, BGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification with a Minimum of ‘D’ in Five Subjects and should include English and Mathematics among the qualifying subjects with at least grade “D”: Or Certificate IV (TVET Certificate), NCQF level 4 in related fields.
Or
Holders of NCQF Level 5, Certificate V qualification in the same of field of discipline can progress into Diploma with exemptions based on Credit Accumulation and Transfer System.
Or
Holders of Diploma (NCQF Level VI) or equivalent qualification in a related field.
Or
Holders of Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 (General Education or TVET) Certificate V holders may be granted exemptions based on the relevance of the subjects.
Or
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria but have relevant industry
experience of
Year 1 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE111 | Communication and Study Skills | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE112 | School, Family and Community Partnership | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE113 | Guidance and Counselling | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE114 | Domains of Child Development | 6 | 10 |
Year 1 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE121 | Curriculum Development | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE122 | Play and Creativity in Early Childhood | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE123 | Monitoring and Assessing | 6 | 10 |
| KDECE124 | Information Communication Technology | 6 | 10 |
Year 2 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE211 | Philosophy of Education | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE212 | Sociological Foundations | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE213 | Theories of Child Development | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE214 | Expressive Arts | 6 | 20 |
Year 2 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE221 | Teaching Practice 1 | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE222 | Classroom Management | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE223 | Teaching Methods | 6 | 20 |
Year 3 Semester 1
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE311 | Safety, Health and Nutrition | 6 | 20 |
| KDECE312 | Administration and Management of Preschool Programs | 6 | 30 |
| KDECE313 | Research Methods | 6 | 20 |
Year 3 Semester 2
| CODE | MODULE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDECE321 | Teaching Practice 2 | 6 | 30 |
| KDECE322 | Research Project | 6 | 30 |