Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Course Fee

MVR 3,750 per month x 36 months

Awarding Body
Villa College
Intake
January / May / September
Duration
3 Years
MNQF
Level 7
Mode
Face-to-Face
Code
BAEC

Programme Details

Introduction

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates for pre-schools and early childhood institutes to meet the country’s demand for highly qualified and trained early childhood teachers. The programme is designed to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes in early childhood teaching.

General Entry Criteria

  • 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above) OR

  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR

  • Attainment of Level 4 Foundation Study Programme approved for the specific Diploma programme.

Core Modules

Year 1

  1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education

  2. Cognitive Development

  3. Assessment in Early Childhood Programmes

  4. Social Skills and Moral Development

  5. Mathematics in Early Childhood Education

  6. Science in Early Childhood Education

  7. Language and Literacy for Early Childhood

  8. Teaching Practicum I

Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) will be awarded after the completion of the first year.

Year 2

  1. Early Childhood Education Curriculum

  2. Maldivian Culture and Language in Time

  3. English Language for Teachers

  4. Islamic Studies

  5. ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning

  6. Research Methods I

  7. Play in Early Childhood Education

  8. Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Year 3

  1. Creative Movement and Physical Development

  2. Quality Environment in Early Childhood Education

  3. Introduction to Art and Craft

  4. Research Methods III

  5. Childhood Literature

  6. Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

  7. Teaching Practicum II

  8. Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programmes

Course Fee: MVR 3750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,308 per month under the government free degree scheme)

On the successful completion of this programme, students will be able to: 

  • Develop teachers who can implement well-thought-out and articulated lessons that contribute towards children’s growth and development across all the developmental domains: cognitive, linguistic, emotional, social and physical.

  • Guide teachers to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where children feel free to explore and play.

  • Establish a welcoming and supportive learning environment. 

  • Help children develop self-confidence and identity that positively relates to their families and cultures.

  • Explore recent research on the challenges and dilemmas that school managers are encountering in early childhood settings.

  • Acquire knowledge and skills needed to administer early childhood education institution

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