Professional Diploma in Special Education (Early Childhood)
Our Professional Diploma in Special Education (Early Childhood) programme aims to help students appreciate the diverse teaching needs of working with young children with learning disabilities and understand the concepts of creating a highly inclusive learning environment in an early childhood setting.
Conducted by qualified lecturers with Masters from reputable Australian and Singaporean universities, the diploma programme equips students with skills that are in demand by the Singapore ECE industry and improves their chances of securing a full-time job placement.
Certificates are awarded by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia – School of Professional and Continuing Education (UTMSPACE).
The 18 months programme will teach students the fundamentals of effective interpersonal and communication skills needed to interact with young children with learning disabilities as well as their families and communities with consideration for cultural diversity. Students will learn effective approaches necessary and create an inclusive environment that promotes effective learning and positive behaviour for young children with complex learning difficulties such as intellectual, sensory, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The programme also aims to equip students to support the learning objectives of special needs children by implementing the appropriate teaching methods to optimise their learning, drawing from an understanding of a diverse range of educational needs. They will be equipped to tailor the learning goals of individual children with the right mode of instruction and teaching tools.
Students will be assessed in a Final Examination and in Group assignments.
- Foundation for early childhood special education
- Introduction to young children with special needs
- Assessment of young children with special needs
- Assisting in curriculum planning for young children with special needs
- Supporting development of literacy and oral language skills
- Supporting the development of numeracy skills
- Designing indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children with special needs
- Adapting learning environments for children with special needs
- Managing disruptive behaviour through intervention strategies in classrooms
- Implementing strategies for creating an inclusive environment for all children
- Contemporary issues and challenges in special education for children
- Assisting in caring for the health, safety and well-being of students
- Teaching children with autism
- Transitioning of young children with special needs
- Games as powerful tools
- Reflecting and improving professional practice skills
- Workplace health and safety
- Working in partnership with families
- Practical studies
Entry Requirements
- 18 years old and above
- At least 1 credit in SPM/UEC or any other equivalent qualifications
Career Opportunities
Special education/special needs teacher, teaching assistant, early intervention teacher.
Programme Duration
Part-time Work & Study: 18 months
Mode of Delivery
Physical & remote classroom studies, lectures, discussions, role play, self-study, tutorials and practicals.
Trainer Support
Students will receive guidance and instruction by highly qualified professors and lecturers from reputable Australian and Singaporean universities.
Tuition Fees
SGD21,700
The professional diploma programme is ideal for individuals who want to immerse themselves in a comprehensive learning environment that will equip them with practical, job-ready skills as well as introduce them to core subjects that will prepare them for further studies, such as a degree programme.
The programme is also ideal for individuals who want to work first before embarking on a degree course or would prefer to gain work experience before continuing on to higher education in the field.
● 18 years old and above
● At least 1 credit in SPM/UEC or any other equivalent qualifications
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