Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

 

Duration : 36 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates to work in both early childhood and primary educational contexts. The course structure provides a community and school-based approach to teacher education with substantial opportunities for students to pursue studies in early childhood education and primary school education. This professional degree qualifies them to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing them for employment in other parts of the children's and family services sector.

Programme Aim

The degree aims to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical education and care skills in the workplace. As well as learning the skills required of an early childhood teacher, the graduates will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. The graduates will also develop knowledge and skills in management, leadership and advocacy which will extend the range of employment opportunities they will have on graduation. The primary aims of the programme are:

  • Introduce students to the fundamentals of early childhood learning.

  • Nurture future teachers who are responsive to the needs of teaching to children in their early childhood

  • Develop students to be competent individuals; equipped with teaching proficiency and other necessary skills to teach effectively.

  • Expose students to the issues of contemporary childhood education.

  • Cultivate students to become responsible individuals with integrated personality who can become role models to the future generation.

Career Opportunities

After completion of this course the students will develop skills in teaching children between 0-8 years of age. The graduates would be qualified to find work as educators in various subjects of Science, commerce, and basic learning. They will also find jobs in as educational counselors, pre-school teachers, curriculum, and instructor positions in various educational organizations, and be involved in the analysis and planning of educational activities in the organizations.

With an education degree the graduates will be job-ready before they graduate thanks to the extensive experience, they will gain teaching in a classroom. They will be ready to work both locally and overseas in a profession with increasing demand around the world.

Job title:

  • Kindergarten teacher

  • Primary school teacher

  • School counselor

  • Education consultant

  • Special educational needs teacher

Intake

February/September

Entry Requirements

In order to be eligible for the course of study in Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, candidates should have fulfilled the relevant minimum qualifications indicated under one of the following three categories.

Category (1)

(a) Sri Lankan GCE AL: A minimum of 3 "S" passes in any 3 approved AL subject

OR

(b) Cambridge/Edexcel AL: A minimum of 3 "E" passes in any subject.

Category (2)

Those without 3 AL passes as indicated in category (1) (a) OR (1)(b) but sat for AL examination AND successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Arts (6 month)

Category (3)

GCE OL 6 passes including Maths and successful completion of Lincoln Foundation in Arts (12 months)

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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Top up) for registration at 3rd year:

Pearson Higher National Diploma/SQA Advanced Diploma or any other Diploma in relevant field to be considered on case by basis in consultation with Lincoln University

Module line up

Year 1
  • Language, Communication and Literacy

  • Children Literature

  • Pedagogy: Supporting Development in the Early Years

  • Early Mathematics

  • Child Growth and Development.

  • Contemporary Perspectives of Learning and Development for Early Childhood

  • Curriculum, Planning and Development for Early Childhood Education.

  • Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE

  • Behaviour Guiding Young Children

  • Science and Technology in ECE

  • Families and Community Involvement in ECE

  • Spiritual and Morality Development in Early Childhood Education

Year 2
  • Advocating for Children: National and international Contexts

  • Partnering with community

  • Children with Special needs in ECE

  • Multiculturalism and Education

  • Leadership Skills and Human Relations

  • Arts and Creativity in ECE.

  • Theories of teaching and learning

  • Early learning and early environment

  • Issues in ECE

  • Community Service

  • Keeping Children safe from home

  • Cross-Cultural Psychology

  • Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

  • Human Learning

Year 3
  • Living and Learning in the Digital World

  • Learning Theory for Educators NEW Learning Theory in ECE.

  • Social study & Emotional Development

  • Research Methodology

  • Research Project

  • Programmes Plans and Development

  • Observation and Assessment

  • Playing in ECE

  • Practicum- Phase 2

  • Practicum- Phase 1

  • Management and Administration in ECE Centres

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