- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Teaching
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of Level 4 Foundation Study Programme approved for the specific Diploma programme.
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Cognitive Development
Assessment in Early Childhood Programmes
Social Skills and Moral Development
Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
Science in Early Childhood Education
Language and Literacy for Early Childhood
Teaching Practicum I
Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) will be awarded after the completion of the first year.
Year 2 Units:
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Maldivian Culture and Language in Time
English Language for Teachers
Islamic Studies
ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
Research Methods I
Play in Early Childhood Education
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Year 3 Units:
Creative Movement and Physical Development
Quality Environment in Early Childhood Education
Introduction to Art and Craft
Research Methods III
Childhood Literature
Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Practicum II
Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programmes
Course Fee
MVR 3750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,308 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates for pre-schools and early childhood institutes to meet the country’s demand for highly qualified and trained early childhood teachers. The programme is designed to develop participants’ knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes in early childhood teaching.
