Pursuing a degree in Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) provides the students an opportunity to further specialise in child development and learning theory. This postgraduate degree is for trained teachers who possess a bachelor’s degree.
By pursuing this master’s degree, teachers will learn the best practice on innovating and delivering preschool curriculum while implementing the right classroom management strategy. Candidates of this programme will undergo an exciting journey of testing the theories learned, monitoring your preschool students’ learning development and include it to your research findings.
Students analyse and do qualitative research as part of the course, learning to determine the critical factors that affect the emotional, social and intellectual development of children in the early years.
Thinking of enrolling for an online master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)? Here are some of the reasons why UNITAR’s Early Childhood Education master’s course is top tier in Malaysia:
> Well-Structured and Value-Embedded Curriculum
At UNITAR, this programme offers advanced modules for our master’s students to advance their knowledge, understanding and professional practice through engagement with current research as well as the method and practice of teaching in Early Childhood Education.
The Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) curriculum has 5 core distinct knowledge areas that every preschool teacher should be equipped with:
(a) Child Development
Child development involves the biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings.
(b) Curriculum and Learning Environment
Behaviour implications that aid in the understanding of developing curriculum and teaching methods.
(c) Administration and Management
Administering and managing Early Childhood Education programmes based on preschool education policies set by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
(d) Families and the Community
Invovlving parents and the wider community in instilling good Early Childhood Education such as roles and responsibilities in the minds and character of younger children at home and in public spaces.
(e) Professional Development
Learning and support activities designed for improvement of Early Childhood Education.
> Taught by Lecturers With Relevant Experience
The best mentors are those who have been in the industry themselves. Teachers will be taught by our academic staff who have comprehensive industrial and academic experience to deliver relevant, up-to-date curriculum for present-day education challenges among teachers, parents and children.
Teachers will be undergoing analytical and qualitative research as part of the Early Childhood Education online master’s course. They will be learning how to determine the critical factors that affect the emotional, social and intellectual development of children in the early years.
> Flexible Learning Environment
UNITAR’s Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) is an online course to accommodate busy work schedules. Candidates can also opt for either full-time or part-time study.
> Awarded QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning
As Southeast Asia’s first university to receive a QS 5-star rating for online education, you can be assured of quality remote learning through our Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) online programme. Work commitment can be time and energy consuming, which our working students will enjoy the convenience of studying outside campus.
> Apply via APEL for Entry Admission
Having an ECE master’s degree will qualify you for advanced professional opportunities. Beyond classroom teaching, you can step into leadership or consulting roles. Take advantage of your prior learning experiences to gain admission via APEL, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs!
Accelerate your future in preschool education today with UNITAR’s Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) – Online!
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You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Master’s Programme:
Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (v).
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
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