DIPLOMA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION (MQA/PA0612)
Highlights
This 3-year program is structured for those who are interested in the children’s services sector or those who are already working in the field and responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services.
Students learn how to work effectively with young children as well as parents, plan safe and high quality learning environment, organize child development activities as well as observing and assessing children’s growth and development and carry out supervisory and administrative functions to provide the best products and services in early childhood settings. Students will be equipped with necessary skills to plan, implement and manage programs in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and duty of care requirements. The program also includes industrial training with established early childcare and education organizations for greater exposure.
This Diploma program in GIS is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and is accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).
Entry Requirements
Malaysian
SPM / SPMV/ O-Level | Pass with 3 credits (grade C or above). |
UEC | Pass with grade B or above in 3 subjects. |
SKM | Pass SKM Level 3 in related field with 1 SPM credit and must continue into Diploma of the same field. |
STPM | Pass with NGMP 2.0 (1 grade C or above). |
Other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government |
International
International students are welcome to apply.
Other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government. |
Financial Assistance
- Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
Students pursuing the Diploma courses are eligible to apply for financial assistance through Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) loans to help ease the financial burden of education.
- Industrial Sponsor
Selected qualified trainees may receive financial assistance from GIS Industrial Partners.
Career Opportunities
- Educator
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Manager/Supervisor (Kindergarten)
- Consultant
- Children Event Organizer
- Creative Writer
- Child Care Centre Group Leader
- Principal/Deputy Principal
- Entrepreneur
List Of Subjects
PRE-SCHOOL SUBJECTS | BUSINESS SUBJECT |
History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education | Entrepreneurship |
Introduction to Child Development | |
Parents, Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood Education | COMPUTER SUBJECTS |
Guiding Children Behavior | Information Technology & Young Children |
Music in Early Childhood Education | |
Arts and Creativity for Children | MQA SUBJECTS |
Early Mathematics for Children | Malaysia Studies II/Malay Communication I |
Early Sciences for Children | Computer & Writing Skills /Bahasa Kebangsaan |
Observing and Assessing Young Children | Malaysian Culture |
Play for Young Children | Kelana Siswa I |
Teaching and Learning of Young Children | Kelana Siswa II |
Preschool Curriculum | |
Nutrition, Safety & Health in Early Childhood Education | LANGUAGE SUBJECTS |
Classroom Design & Organization: Creating Learning Environment | English Proficiency |
Children with Special Needs | English for Social Skill |
Selecting Appropriate Teaching Material for Young Children | English for Business Communication |
Policy in Early Childhood Services | Language, Literacy and Communication |
Current Issues in Preschool Education | English for Young Children |
Malaysian Pre School Curriculum | English for Academic Purpose |
First Aids Course |
Program Educational Objectives(PEO) & Program Learning Outcomes(PLO)
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