Certificate In Early Childhood Care & Education (CECCE)

This course focuses on young children as competent and capable learners and is specially deisgned to provide potential teachers knowledge and skill development in planning and designing a stimulating environment for young children. Trainees will develop a good understanding of children development including creativity, use play as a vechicle for learning, create appropriate plans and experiences, design a stimulating environment, engage in safety and health practices, and develop strategies working with and effective communication skills with children, parents, peers and the community. 

Aims and objectives of course:
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

• Understand pre-school education and child development in the Singapore context;
• Equip themselves with skills and knowledge to facilitate lesson-planning in the curriculum areas;
• Appreciate the practices in pre-school education, which provide for an interactive and developmentally appropriate learning environment;
• Understand the important aspects and value of their work; and
• Appreciate their role in the field of early childhood care and education.

Mode of Assessment

• Written Examination
• Projects/Assignments
• Practicum

Admission Requirment

Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits (including a credit in English or its equivalent - IELTS 5.5)

*HEALTH CLEARANCE Requirement: Please refer to the following link under childcare link for health clearance requirement:
http://www.childcarelink.gov.sg/ccls/uploads/CCC_Guide.pdf (Refer to page 12 of document)  

Award of Certificate

Upon successful completion of coursework and practicum, and a minimum of 75% attendance, participants will be awarded the Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education by KLC School of Education.

MOE Website's Link: www.moe.gov.sg/education/preschool/teachers

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