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Early Childhood Education
EDUCATION PATHWAY
Early Childhood Education Employment Postgraduate Education
Recognition of Early Childhood Education
In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of the importance of early
childhood education (ECE) by parents, educationists, entrepreneurs and the
government. For children to experience quality ECE, they need knowledgeable and
competent early childhood educators, who, in turn, need quality training programmes.
Undergraduate Degree in Undergraduate Degree in Local or
Partner Universities International Universities
Core Knowledge Areas (1-2 Years) (1-2 Years)
To produce quality early childhood educators, there are generally five integral core
knowledge areas in ECE:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
2.5 Years (full time)
Child Families 3.3 Years (part time)
Development and the
Community
CORE SPM / IGCSE / APEL Certification / Equivalent
KNOWLEDGE
AREAS
Curriculum Professional
and Learning Development
Environment
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM)
Min. 3 credits and a pass in Bahasa Melayu and
Sejarah (History)
Administration
and O LEVEL / IGCSE
Management
Min. 3 credits in any subjects
SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM)
Min. Grade C in any subjects
REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
TO EXPLORE:
ICCE GENERAL CERTIFICATE
• Early Childhood Teacher RELATED CAREERS: Min. 80% in 5 subjects
• Kindergarten and Childcare Centre • Special Education Teacher
Proprietor, Principal or Administrator • Child Psychologist APEL (A) CERTIFICATE
• ECE Lecturer • Child Therapist
• ECE Curriculum Developer OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• ECE Entrepreneur Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Ministry of
• Teacher Trainer Higher Education (MOHE) or Malaysian Government will be
considered on a case-by-case basis
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education
KPT/JPS(R2/143/4/0081)(A5668)12/24
Governments and parents This programme will fully equip students with the theoretical knowledge, teaching
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
worldwide are investing pedagogies, practical skills and holistic understanding of young children's
development, learning needs and growth. The programme covers various ECE
heavily in Early Childhood CORE SUBJECTS
specialities such as: child development, creativity through music, movement, art
Education (ECE), so it has and drama, teaching mathematics and sciences to young children, language and
recently become a fast literacy, health, safety and nutrition, infant and toddler care and teaching social • Foundations of Early Childhood • Teaching Social Studies to Young • The National Preschool
growing business Education Children Standard Curriculum
studies to young children.
opportunity both at home • Child Development 1 • Play in Early Childhood Education • Child's Health, Safety and
Upon completion of this programme, MCKL graduates will be offered other Nutrition
and overseas. The • Positive Behaviour Management • Partnership with Families and the
pathways to earn a globally recognised degree either in Ireland or U.K. with just an Community • Technology in Early Childhood
Malaysian government • Language and Early Literacy Education
additional one year of study abroad to support their career goals. Graduates may • Teaching Mathematics to Young
recognises that the early also seek employment in the ECE field as a qualified practitioner. • Creative Expressions Through Art Children • Entrepreneurship and Early
years of life are critical in and Drama Childhood Administration
• Creative Expressions Through Music
the development of • Physical Education for Young and Movement • English Enhancement
children and is therefore Children
• Child Development 2 • Teaching Young Children with
committed to providing • Programme Planning and Learning Disabilities
Implementation • Guidance of Young Children
quality education for its Extensive Programme Strong Network to Provide • Observation and Assessment of • Children with Special Needs
youngest citizens. The comprehensive selection of Industrial Experience Young Children
subjects prepares students well to Built strong ties with a wide range of • Foundations of Professional
work professionally in a variety of childcare centres and kindergartens • Infant and Toddler Care Practice
professions in the early childhood to place students during their
sector, as well as succeed in their practicum and explore employment
degree studies. opportunities upon graduation.
PRACTICAL Practicum I: Practicum II:
INTAKE Substantial Practicum Exposure Holistic Learning Environment
Block Practice in
Childcare Centre (TASKA)
Block Practice in Preschool/
Kindergarten (TADIKA)
January, May & Students will complete two Comprehensive academic content
August practicums. They allow students to combined with a holistic approach
*MATA PELAJARAN • Pengajian Malaysia 2 • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
2.5
put classroom learning into practice from community and service
and gain hands-on experience learning activities provide For local students For local students who do not have
(full time) PENGAJIAN UMUM • Moral Studies credit in SPM BM
working alongside and learning from continuous exposure and enhance
3.3 professional teachers in the industry. soft skills. (MPU) SUBJECTS: • Service Learning • BM Komunikasi 1
For international students
(part time)
Years Programme
NOTE:
Qualified & Experienced Proven Track Record
* MPU Subjects: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) (i.e. General
Academic Team Proven track record of students Studies) within the duration of their studies. MCKL established a series of subjects that different programmes need to implement for
Learn from a combination of both graduating with honours and first all students to meet the Ministry’s requirements. Subjects will differ depending on the institution and the level of studies of the
passionate and nurturing lecturers, class honours after furthering their student.
who are well qualified and studies at renowned universities.
experienced in the ECE industry.
Affordable Fees Established Global Partnerships
Students will obtain a quality An express pathway for students to
education at an affordable cost and pursue their final year degree
have access to scholarships. programme at various renowned
universities.
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TESTIMONIALS
Ranimah Oransum Sean Ling Jixiang Sharifah Zahrah Denise Thean Pui Yan
Diploma in
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, MCKL binti Syed Mahdi Diploma in Early Childhood Education, MCKL
Early Childhood Education & Care, Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education,
Early Childhood Education, MCKL Diploma in Early Childhood Education, MCKL
Munster Technological University, Ireland Institute of Technology, Tralee, Ireland
Cherie Hearts International Preschool, Malaysia
Despite starting school only at the age of nine, I My experience in MCKL has been a pleasant one, MCKL has the best programme for early childhood Part of the memorable experience at MCKL was
now have the highest education qualification in to say the least. The lecturers here are extremely education. It shapes students to become not only good being taught by kind and diligent lecturers. They
my family from Kampung Perupuk Pitas, Sabah. helpful and were always ready to assist me at educators, but also brave and respectful ones. MCKL’s presented lectures in an easy to understand way
Thanks to MCKL, I now have a Diploma in Early any given time. In my course, I was required to lecturers are very supportive and helpful. At times it was to accommodate students from various
Childhood Education and am currently able to participate in two internships. I was able to challenging due to the COVID-19 lockdown, which shifted backgrounds and proficiency levels of English,
work in the city to support my family. apply theory to practice and grow professionally learning online, but my lecturers motivated me to embrace while never compromising on the quality
through these experiences. I think that studying the challenge and experience a meaningful journey. standard of their classes.
at MCKL has taught me problem-solving and Fortunately, I was also surrounded by a wonderful and
communication skills, which I was able to amazing group of friends who helped and worked together
improve upon while performing my internships. with me.
SUCCESSFUL ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
• Monash University • University of Waikato
• Queensland University of Technology • New Zealand Tertiary College
Canada CANADA UNITED KINGDOM
Ireland • Brock University • University of Hertfordshire
• University of Gloucestershire
UK
• University College Birmingham
USA IRELAND
• University of Northampton
• Munster Technological University • Canterbury Christ Church University
(formerly IT Tralee)
• Leeds Beckett University
• University of Portsmouth
MALAYSIA
• SEGi University USA
• Universiti Sains Malaysia • University of Central Oklahoma
Malaysia
PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
1 Year Degree Programme 2 Years Degree Programme
Australia New Zealand
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*partial listing only
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the best of Methodist traditions. The educational experience is underpinned by core values, ethical
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Malaysia.
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admission@mckl.edu.my
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* Information in this publication is accurate as of April 2021 and is subject to change. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the
information. MCKL does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate but reserves the right to change any information described in this publication
without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting MCKL for more information.
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