LAST RESIDENTAIL PHASE (INTAKE 3)

This syllabus is designed for post ‘O’ level students pursuing a three year pre-service course for the award of a Diploma in Education (Primary) with specialization in Early Childhood Development (ECD). The course comprises an initial three-term residential period, a three-term practicum and a final three-term residential period (3-3-3 model). It equips students with knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to become fully fledged and dynamic practitioners to work with children 0-8 years from diverse contexts of development.Psychology of Early Childhood Development uses a participatory, learner-centred, adult education approach. This approach recognizes that YOU are responsible for your own learning. The instructor can only provide opportunities to learn, but cannot force you to learn. Course material is presented in substantive readings from text; topical readings from the reader; lecture and class discussions through presentations. You are expected to work hard in the course.

You are expected to take responsibility for the success of the course, that is, you should take an active interest not just in the course material, but in the course itself, making it a success for all participants. Factors such as interest, motivation, creativity, and initiative are more important elements in evaluating your performance in the course and assigning grade.