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PPGK 6301 CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The course focuses on the theories and practices in early childhood education such as Montessori,
Reggio Emilia, High Scope and developmentally appropriate practice. This course also gives students the
opportunity to analyze the curriculum of early childhood education in Malaysia and other countries. Focus will be
given to the issues of implementation of the curriculum within the context of children learning.

Assessment Method : Assessment Evaluation(Test, Assignment): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
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Roopnarine, J., & Johnson, J. E. (2008). Approaches to early childhood education. 5 Edition. New Jersey :
Prentice Hall.
Morrison, G. S. (2006). early childhood education today. 10 Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
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Copple, C., & Bredekamp, C (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice. NAEYC. United States of
Amerika.

PPGK 6302 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 CREDITS
PROGRAM

Synopsis

This course gives an input on the system of organizing and managing an early childhood education
program for infant, toddler and early young children. Discussion will also include the concept of managing and
administrating the set up of early childhood education program that includes the needs of the organisation, skills
needed and the human resource stuffing.

Assessment Method : Coursework: 60%; Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Click, P.M. (2004). Administration of programs for young children, (6 Edition). Thomson Delmar Learning.
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Dorothy J. S, & Dorsey, A. (2003). Developing & administering an early childhood center (5 . Edition). Thomson
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Delmar Learning.
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Shoemaker, C. J. (2000). Leadership and management for young children, (2 Edition). NJ : Prentice-Hall, Inc.

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