" The Diploma in Pre-School Education - Teaching (DPE-T) equips me with all the requisite skills and knowledge for me to become an effective pre-school teacher."


 
- Sundram Ambigah, 53 (Student No. DPT/23/01/M/1174)



 
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Specialist Diploma in Pre-School Education
 

 
CONTENTS
Course Description
- Modules Overview

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Module 1: Principles and Practices in Pre-School Education
Module 2: Child Development and Learning
Module 3: Current Issues and Research in Pre-School Care
Module 4: Curriculum Planning and Pedagogy
Module 5: Designing the Pre-School Education Curriculum
Module 6: Safety, Health and Nutrition
Module 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development

Module 8: Pre-School as a Focus for Action Research
Module 9: Planning, Management and Administration
Module 10: Supervised Teaching Practice 1
Module 11: Supervised Teaching Practice 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Module 9
Planning, Management and Administration in Pre-School Settings
 
       
Unit 22:
Management and Administration of Pre-Schools

25 Hours
Unit 23:
Licensing, Policies and Operational Issues

25 Hours
 

This course assists students to examine management structures found in early childhood set flags and key areas of accountability for teachers, children, parents, government and other agencies. Students will investigate the influence of external and internal factors on the management of early childhood settings and provision for good quality outcomes for children.

  This course assists students to develop knowledge of investigating the interpersonal and group dynamics of management of children’s services and examine the impact of government licensing policies and standard of service delivery upon the management and operation of Childcare Centres particularly in relation to the attainment of high quality care for the children.  
 
       
Unit 24:
Staff Development, Supervision and Management

25 Hours
Unit 25:
Partnership, Networking and Professional Growth

20 Hours
 

This course assists students to develop knowledge of the impact of adults in early childhood programs. Qualities of effective teaching members concerning what professional teaching qualifications, training and personal characteristics which is required to work efficiently with young children. Students will understand the trends and issues focusing on professional qualifications for improving the qualily of all personnel and the issue of professional development linked with career advancement and compensation is far from resolved.


  This course assists students to develop knowledge in working with parents, creating a friendly atmosphere yet retains an appropriate distance, on an expert who builds competence in others, who is understanding, empathetic, yet at times firm. Students will know the importance of collaboration with parents and referral agencies when managing difficult children. In addition, the importance of professional growth and development is emphasized.  
 
       
Unit 26:
Leadership Style

25 Hours
 
 

This course assists students to identify with the concepts of leadership as part of their professional role and as centre supervisors/principals, they have to demonstrate high levels of autonomy and independence in policy and practical areas. Students will understand leadership, personal characteristics and traits, style, behaviour and strategies, and the nature of the task and work culture.

     
 
Module 10
Supervised Teaching Practice 1
 
Unit 21:
Theory in Teaching Practice

8 Hours
        Unit 21:
Supervised Teaching Practice

200 Hours
   
Theory in Teaching Practice.
     

The teaching practice programme has been
designed to build upon the student’s theoretical
and practical knowledge gained during the certificate course. The students are expected to work under the supervision of a trained and experienced teacher who will help the students to become an observant, caring and receptive teacher.

 
 

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