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(e) Professional qualification from a recognised professional body

or

(f) Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time

(2) English Language Requirements

International candidates following a programme conducted in English need to have at least
IELTS (International English Language Testing Services) band six (6) or TOEFL (Test of
English as a Foreign Language) score of five hundred and fifty (550) if the first degree was
obtained from a university where English was not the medium of instruction;

or

Passed an English Language course as required by the university before registration

3. Duration of Studies

The minimum duration of studies for the Master of Early Childhood Education are as follows:

(1) Programme by Coursework and Research is for three (3) normal semesters

(2) Programme by Research is for two(2) normal semesters

4. Programme Goals

To prepare early childhood education professionals with the knowledge and skills in education,
nurturing, developing curriculum, evaluating the process of teaching and learning in the classroom
situation, managing and administrating program pertaining to early childood education, identifying
pedagogy, technique of assessment, resources and innovation to enhance learning in a variety of
early childhood education contexts.

5. Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programme, candidates are able to:

PO1 Master the theory and relevant pedagogy in the development of early
childhood education;

PO2 Apply from theory to practice in a classroom situation to improve learning and
performance;

PO3 Show an interest in and concern for others;

PO4 Subscribe to the highest level of ethical standards in education and effective
practice in the field of early childhood education;

PO5 Communicate effectively and work well with others in the community of early
childhood education;

PO6 Critically analyzeresearch, trends and issues related to the field of early
childhood education;

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