EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

THE BECE CURRICULUM CYCLE

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

SCHOOL, SOCIETY AND HOMEYEAR 3

NURSERY PROGRAM PREPARATIONYEAR 1

KINDERGARDEN PROGRAM PREPARATIONYEAR 2

The program is spiral and integrated in scope and content. It begins with a broad base, progressively becoming learning-outcome based, and finally links school achievement with society and home as shown in the list of subjects.

Qualified Academic StandingGraduate Edu-carers are academically strong, professionally competent and personally motivated with national and international recognition for admission to postgraduate studies such as MA/MEd and PhD.

Professional Traits of Best Practice• Knowledge and understanding of child-centred

pedagogy• Mastery of play-based, thematic, integrated ECE

curriculum • Strong in the provision of project-based and

experiential learning • Competent in lesson planning and implementation skills • Regular practice in observation, recording and

progress profiling of every child• Integration of practice and principles based on ECE

knowledge and understanding• Contribute to the development of early childhood

education.

Career Opportunities for Edu-carersThe BECE (Hons) program enables graduates to pursue several employment opportunities in addition to the Edu-carer careers in multi-sectoral settings.• Operators and administrators of care and education

centres, art-craft-music clubs, play groups• Organizers and conductors of recreation activities:

birthdays, holiday camps, excursions• Manufacturers and promoters of learning materials

and resources; toys and games; food products• Writers and illustrators of stories, rhymes and poems;

learning-teaching aids; TV, ICT & multimedia programs

• Education facilitators in a variety of settings: museums, galleries, science centres, zoos, hospitals, welfare homes.

The HELP BECE (Hons) Program is the professional preparation for early childhood educators and carers. Professionally, BECE graduates are recognized as Edu-Carers. The Edu-Carers’ education centres on the provision of culturally, socially and developmentally appropriate nursery and kindergarten programs.

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The BECE (HONS) Programme is MQA Accredited (REF: A10104) Kekuatan: Program dikatakan membekal pengetahuan dan kemahiran teoritikal yang mencukupi kepada para graduan untuk

meneroka perkembangan-perkembangan terkini serta keperluan semasa profesionalisme bidang pendidikan awal kanak-kanak.

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LIST OF SUBJECTSYEAR ONE: NURSERY PROGRAM PREPARATION

1. BECE101/1 Child Development 1 (The Growing Developing Child)

2. BECE102/1 Early Childhood Education and Curriculum 1 (Play and Learning Experiences)

3. BECE106/1 Observation and Assessment I (The Nursery Program)

MPU1 MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)

MPU2 MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik

4. BECE207/1 Young Children’s Literature

5. BECE205/1 Young Children ‘s Visual Arts Program: Art and Craft

MPU3 MPU 2 1 elective from 3 courses

MPU3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A

MPU3223 Leadership and Life Skills

MPU3233 Leadership in Business

6. BECE105/1 Development of Education

MPU4 MPU 3 1 elective from 4 courses

MPU3313 Comparative Ethics for Malaysia

MPU3323 Malaysian Constitution

MPU3333 Malaysian Digital Transformation

MPU3343 Career Pathways in the Field of Behavioural Sciences in Malaysia

7. BECE103 Sociology of Education

8. BECE208 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children

9. BECE206 Music and Movement in Early Childhood

MPU5 MPU4 1 elective from 3 courses

MPU3412 Co-curriculum – Sport 2

MPU3422 Co-curriculum – Community Service

MPU3432 Co-curriculum – Event Management 2

YEAR TWO: KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM PREPARATION

10. BECE206/1 Teaching Young Children English

11. BECE210/1 Managing Young Children’s Behaviours

12. BECE308/1 Practicum 1: Nursery Experience

The 8 Weeks ECCE Experience (2 weeks: 1 credit hour)

13. BECE101/2 Child Development II (Learning Experiences and Development)

14. BECE102/2 Early Childhood Education and Curriculum II (Purpose Play and Preschool Programs)

15. BECE106/2 Observation and Assessment II (The Kindergarten Program)

16. BECE202/1 Mathematics in Early Childhood

17. BECE203/1 Science and Technology in Early Childhood

18. BECE204/1 Social and Environment Studies in Early Childhood

19. BECE213/1 Teaching Young Children Bahasa Malaysia

20. BECE215/1 Physical and Health Education in Early Childhood

21. 1 elective from 2 courses

BECE214/1 Teaching Young Children Chinese

BECE211/1 Introduction to Special Education

BECE311/1 Introduction to Learning Disabilities

YEAR THREE: SCHOOL, SOCIETY AND HOME

22. BECE309/1 Practicum II: Kindergarten Practice

The 8 Weeks ECE Experience (2 weeks: 1 credit hour)

23. BECE313/1 Independent Inquiry

24. BECE303/1 Issues of Early Childhood Education (Ethics and Professionalism, Accessibility and Quality)

25. 1 elective from 3 courses

BECE211/1 Introduction to Special Education

BECE311/1 Introduction to Learning Disabilities

BECE310/1 Introduction to Play Therapy

26. BECE301/1 Education of the Gifted and Talented

27. BECE302/1 Management of Early Childhood Programs

28. BECE306/1 Parenting Young Children

29. 1 elective from 2 courses

BECE304/1 School-Community Relationships

BECE307/1 Globalism and Multiculturalism for Children

30. BECE312/1 ECCE Entrepreneurship

31. BECE216/1 Children’s Theatre

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Nature and Scope of the Edu-carers’ ProfessionPromotion of young children’s maximum learning outcomes that lead to their overall balanced development in partnership with their parents constitutes the nature and scope of the BECE (Hons) program. The primary concern is about how Edu-carers ensure that every child grows healthy and strong, emerging confident, disciplined and independent as they become interested in books and learning, and literate - mixing with other children and getting ready for primary school.

Highlights of the Student-Educators’ Learning Experience • Acquire knowledge and understanding of the

foundations of early childhood education, young children’s curriculum and the contemporary societal issues and trends linking home, school and society

• Master and internalize the skills, strategies and techniques of nine areas of the early childhood education curriculum

• Ensure that successful learning takes place for themselves through observation and data collation techniques and skills required for assessment, progress profiling of learners along the age group’s

developmental profile and program evaluation• Advocate play as the right pedagogy in best practice

integrated with child development theories• Explore a wide range of ideas on the thematic

integrated child-centred curriculum• Cultivate a sense of commitment and aspiration to

become dedicated Edu-carers • Appreciate and accept the challenges of

entrepreneurship and the wide business opportunities in the early childhood industry

• Contribute significantly to the development of early childhood scholarship.

Adherence to ECE Principles and PracticeSubjects listed are MQA regulated with Best Practice as the integration of early childhood principles and practice. Examples: 16 weeks teaching practicum and the Independent Inquiry.

Minimum Fulfilment of 120 Credit Hours and Pass the 36 Subjects • 26 major ECE subjects• 2 workplace practicums: nursery and kindergarten• 2 free ECE electives• 1 compulsory ECE elective• 5 MPU subjects

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Delivery ModesThe ECCE teaching team is exceptionally strong in the application of principles of best practice. • All lessons are experiential and empirical in scope• Centre-based observations are included in most

assignments• Lesson plans have trial-runs with a small group of

children• Theoretical engagement with research evidence is

implicit• Reflection is an inclusive component of practice. E-learning is the mode through which lecture notes and assignment guidelines will be given. Recommended readings will be given online. Additional reading materials are available for purchase in the department.

Assessment ModesTo reflect the focus of the BECE program on Edu-carers’ education, a range of assessment modes are carried out. The three general modes of assessment apply to most subjects:• Mid-term test• Assignment• Final examinationFormative assessment varies from 50% to 70% while the examination is given 30% to 50% of overall marks.

Subjects that do not have mid-term tests and assignments have the following alternative assessment:• Curriculum portfolio• Trial-run practicum• Individualized test.Practice-based subjects that do not have a final examination are assessed in the following modes:• Project inquiry• Practical test • Journal• Event organization.

Two Teaching Practicums (TP)TP I (BECE308) on Nursery Experience completes the early years program, while TP2 (BECE309) on Kindergarten Practice follows the completion of the preschool program. Both observe the school calendar, taking up 2 semesters. The assessment mode comprises the following:

• Practicum Centre Log Book• Teacher Record Book• TP Supervisor’s Lesson Observations• Cooperative Teacher’s Report

Entry RequirementsOne of the following:• HELP Diploma in Business/Information Technology/

Foundation in Arts or Foundation in Science• STPM/A-Level passes in 2 subjects or with a CGPA of 2.00• Senior Middle Three (SM3) or UEC with a minimum

grade B in 5 subjects• 5 CPU (Canadian Pre-University) passes with a

minimum average of 50%• SAM (South Australian Matriculation)/TEE (Tertiary

Entrance Education) with a university aggregate of 50%• Equivalent Diploma, Foundation or Matriculation

qualification• Minimum of 24 scores in the International

Baccalaureate• Victorian Certificate of Education with a minimum

average of 50%• Other equivalent qualification approved/accredited by

Malaysian Qualifications Agency, eg ECE Diploma

And any one of the following:• SPM or SPMV with a minimum of 3 credits (including

English or its equivalent) and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level

• GCE O-Levels with 3 credits (including English)• Other equivalent qualification approved/accredited by

the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

IntakesJanuary, May, August/September

Eligibility for Study Loans, Merit Scholarship or Bursary and Financial AidApplicants who meet the selection criteria can apply for one of the following:• PTPTN Loan• HELP University Merit Scholarship• HELP University Bursary• HELP University Financial Aid Information can be obtained from the Registry, HELP University.

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The BECE Students ClubThe BECE Students Club is an initiative of the first cohort of

students (2011). It has grown in status and extended its

activities into several community services. Every BECE

student is a member. From the wide range of activities

organized, informal learning experiences augment the

learning experience of the formal program. This enriches the

Edu-carers’ professional journey by encouraging them to

assume leadership roles and take ownership of their own

educational journey of commitment to community service.

Activities of the BECE Students Club:

1. Organized three annual events

- BECE gathering connecting with ECE stakeholders

- 2-days of activities with the Pop-Up Stories Fan Clubs of

Selangor and KL

- Second Time Around Story Books

2. Organising and maintaining the Library of the HELP

Education Department

3. Participation in Orang Asli Study Camps.

Recital with the angklung, a musical instrument that BECE students master and teach to preschoolers

International students from Nepal, Turkey, Myanmar, Africa and Switzerland

A scene from the musical, Sailor's Return Home. a BECE students production Teacher's roll-in role during sand play Participative learning through music and movement

Mastering the skill of string puppetry

Motor coordination through hoopla tunnel

Preparing dumplings with children Flannel board story-telling skill

Sorting experience through taste and smell

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Dr Frances Lee Moi FahBA (English) (Malaya), PGCE (English & History) (ACAD), Dip Ed (Ed & Psych), MA (Ed Psych), (IE London), PhD (London)

Dean and Professor, Faculty of Education and LanguagesDr Lee’s three decades of educational experience cover early childhood to tertiary education. Her focus on teacher education began in 1982 at the Institute of Education, University of London. Research in teacher quality and learners’ progress is another experience with impact on child development, early English literacy and bilingualism, and teachers’ job satisfaction. Early Childhood Education is Dr Lee’s pet subject, originating from her involvement in the Bernard van Leer funded research on the moral and cognitive development of preschool children, which resulted in the book Growing up in Singapore, the preschool years (Longman). It was further sustained in the 1990s when she became the ECE Malaysian Coordinator at Edith Cowan University in Australia.

Dr Yeow Poh WhaBA Hons, Dip Ed (Malaya), MEd TESOL (Manchester), PhD (Leeds) Senior LecturerDr taught English for 9 years.

at the Royal Military College. She then trained teachers of English at the Ministry of Education. She has more than 25 years of experience in training Malaysian pre-service and in-service teachers as well teachers from Southeast Asia when she served in the Regional English Language Centre (RELC) in Singapore prior to joining HELP University. Currently she teaches English, Early Literacy and Introduction to Special Needs.

Ms Dorothy RajooBA ECS, Gold Key Award (Edith Cowan), MA (ECE) (Malaya)LecturerMs Rajoo is an ECE subject

expert with more than 20 years’ involvement in ECE. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) from Edith Cowan University,

where she was a Gold Key award winner, after obtaining an Early Years Education Diploma (Advanced Certificate level). She has worked with young children for 25 years and has 15 years’ lecturing experience in Early Childhood Education at certificate, diploma and degree levels. She has conducted numerous workshops in Early Childhood Education.

Ms Doreen Lye Bee HongBA ECS, Gold Key Award (Edith Cowan), MA ECE, Distinction (ECE - Distinction) (Malaya)Lecturer

Ms. Lye is an ECE subject expert with more than 15 years’ involvement in the Early Childhood Education curriculum. She earned her Master in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the University of Malaya and her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. She connects HU education department with ECE practitioners and is responsible for teaching practicum placement. Also, Ms. Lye is HU Representative in the ECCE Council. Furthermore her rich experience in the childcare industry stretches over more than 20 years.

Ms Chong Tse TeeBA ECS, Gold Key Award (Edith Cowan), MEd (OUM)Senior LecturerMs Chong Tse Tee is an ECE subject expert with more than

20 years’ commitment to the provision of high quality ECE curriculum. She has 13 years of experience working with young children and 5 years of lecturing ECE modules at the diploma and bachelor degree level. She also holds a Diploma in TESOL and an Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Ms Penny AngBA ECS, Gold Key Award (Edith Cowan), MEd (TESL) (Malaya)LecturerIn addition to her BA and MEd

degrees, Ms. Ang holds a Diploma in the Montessori Method of Nursery Education and a Primary Teaching Certificate in Elementary

Speech Communication Arts from Guildhall London. She obtained the Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the International Language Academy of Australia. She holds positions in the Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran, Kementerian Sumber Manusia, Malaysia as External Verifier (PPL); Assessor - Prior Achievements Accreditation (PP-PPT), and External Verifier-National Dual Training System (PPL-SLDN). Her 20-year involvement in ECE includes preschool administration and working with young learners in the classroom. She is an accredited trainer for the Basic Childcare Course (Kursus Asuhan dan Didikan Awal Kanak Kanak Permata) of the Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, and served as a trainer and mentor for the Projek Asuhan Prihatin Malaysia, providing courses on home-based childcare to single mothers from the low-income group.

Ms Revati RamakrishnanBPsych (Curtin), MHSc (Psych) (IIUM) LecturerMs Revati obtained her Masters in Human Sciences

(Psychology) from the International Islamic University in 2014 and her Bachelor of Psychology from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia in 2008. She has 3 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education covering subjects such as motivating children in learning and understanding children’s behaviour. She is trained in Indian classical dance, and has been involved in many dance dramas involving various age groups.

Ms Christina Yong Yoon KumBA ECS (Edith Cowan), Teacher’s Diploma (Trinity College of Music)Lecturer

Ms Yong has nine years’ experience teaching expressive art in Institute CECE Malaysia, where she specializes in teaching basic keyboard techniques and music and movement. She also provides training in basic childcare and advice on setting up home-based childcare centres. She teaches

piano to the curricula of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College of Music. Ms Yong is active as a choir member and committee member of the Central Malaya Church Music Association.

Mr Siew Tin ChenVisual Arts Diploma (China)LecturerMr Siew has been dedicated to teaching Chinese Ink

Painting for over ten years. His students have included Malays and Indians. Currently he is a contest adjudicator for the Chinese Ink Painting Association of Malaysia. He has won top prizes in art competitions in Malaysia, and his work has been exhibited in Malaysia, Singapore and China. He holds a Grade 8 qualification from the Arts Grade Examination Centre of the Art, Science, Technology Research Institute of China.

Ms Maureen SzethoMEd (OUM), Licentiate & Associate, Trinity College of Music, Licentiate, Royal School of Music LondonLecturer

Ms Szetho is passionate about early childhood education and has trained teachers in Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Myanmar. She has taught music education for teachers in music and movement, and dance and singing. She also trains Montessori teachers in music and conducts children and adult choirs. She also writes, produces and directs musicals and plays. She is trained in ballet, and plays the viola in the orchestra. Ms Szetho has led teamwork workshops in behavioural modification for leading corporations. She has organized activity camps in experiential learning for various age groups, and is presently involved in continuing education for adults.

Dr Rouhollah KhodabandelouBA, MSc (Arak, Iran), PhD (UPM)Assistant Professor (Educational Technology)

Dr Rouhollah’s research interests are in

technology implementation in education, ICT and multimedia in education, instructional technology, instructional design, and and online and blended learning environments. In recent years, he has focused on online and blended learning environments, research tools and data analysis software such as SPSS and Amos. He has collaborated actively with researchers in disciplines such as HRD and educational psychology, particularly in curriculum and instruction. He has published journal articles in the field and has presented papers in international conferences. Dr Rouhollah has also served on international conference committees and as journal and conference reviewer. He has taught computer applications in education, production and application of instructional materials, selection and utilization of instructional materials, production of instructional films and other related courses.

Ms Ang Kwee ChingBA (Edith Cowan) Lecturer Ms Ang obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies from

Edith Cowan University in Western Australia after pursuing an Early Years Education Diploma (Advance Certificate level). ßShe has more than 20 years of experience working with young children. She is currently a principal of a preschool centre. Ms Ang is passionate about community service oriented education programs. For the last 30 years her centre has successfully nurtured large cohorts of learners both junior and senior.

Mr Brendan Ch’ngBA, MEd (Monash)LecturerMr Ch’ng specialised in Gifted Education in his MEd from Monash University. He

majored in Psychology and International Studies in his BA from the same university. His research interests focus primarily on gifted education and educational psychology. Mr Ch’ng is also interested in exploring other areas including language and identity.

The BECE Academic TeamResearchThe BECE team of lecturers is strong in teacher education and their teaching is informed and enlivened by research, investigation and enquiry. They have four research projects to their credit.

· Longitudinal Study of Early English Literacy

· Malaysian Indigenous Education Initiative

· Five Cities Bilingual (English and Chinese) Study

· National Child Data Centre (NCDC) Feasibility Study

The National Child Data Centre project was a RM1.7 million national level feasibility study funded by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the PM's Department on the establishment of a National Children's Data Centre (NCDC), benchmarked against seven countries. The NCDC Set-up Phase has begun at the National Child Development Research Centre housed in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

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