Faculty of Educational Studies

Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Postgraduate

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Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Course Fee

MVR 4,350 per month x 15 months

Awarding Body
Villa College
Intake
January / May / September
Duration
1 Year
MNQF
Level 9
Mode
Face to face / E-learning
Code
MTECE

Programme Details

Introduction

This programme provides the content and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach young learners; this will include discussion of concepts, appropriate learning theories, child development and the use of approaches and strategies. Techniques to develop higher order thinking and communication skills are embedded in the programme. Additionally, this programme promotes a reflective model of teaching that pays attention to student diversity and the implementation of intervention strategies.

General Entry Criteria

  • A related Bachelor’s Degree OR

  • A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8

Note: "Related” implies that the applicant should have either a MNQF level 7 or level 8 qualification in Education/teaching or similar area.)

Alternative Entry Criteria

  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.OR

  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master’s Programme.

Core Modules

Semester 1

  1. Promoting Successful Learning

  2. Distinctive Approaches in Early Childhood Education and Care

  3. Embedding Knowledge in Play-Based Learning

Semester 2

  1. Interventions for Inclusion of Children with Complex Learning Profiles

  2. Educational Research

Eligible for Interim Award Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) upon completion of any 3 modules from above.

The modules below are offered year-long (Semester 2 & 3)

Option 1: (route for teachers with teaching qualifications)

  • Dissertation

Option 2: (route for teachers without teaching qualifications)

  • Professional Experience AND

  • Action Research OR

  • Capstone Project

Award Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education

Additional Information

  • In Accordance to MQA circular number: 218-Accred/CIR/2024/2 students enrolling to the programme with a subject degree (without an education / teaching degree) would follow route 2. All modules and exams would be conducted in face-to-face modality for these students. This information would be shared during the registration stage.

Course Fee: MVR 4,350 per month x 15 months

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

  • Demonstrate the essential content knowledge and practical classroom skills to perform competently as a critically reflective teacher

  • Comprehend the intellectual, social, and psychological aspects of their work with learners, and synthesize theory and practice

  • Understand the key concepts in curriculum and curriculum development with regard to young learners

  • Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions in which they will teach

  • Develop theoretical understandings of schooling and education, and implement an ongoing programme of self-education appropriate to their personal and professional needs

  • Understand child development, higher order thinking skills, socialisation in early childhood, and possess teaching skills in today’s changing context

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