PDPECE Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Mode of Study

Part-time

Medium of Instruction

Lectures will be conducted in English.
Teaching notes and assessments are in English.

In collaboration with

Course Commencement

Sep 2023

Application Deadline

1 week before commencement

Enquiries

LIPACE_ECE_FT@hkmu.edu.hk
31209988

Programme Leaflet

Application

Introduction

This programme aims at training early childhood educators as well as others who aspire to work in early learning and child care settings with children in Canada. The programme provides a coherent body of theoretical and applied professional knowledge, transferable skill development and competence in the field of early childhood education. Graduates from the two-year ECE diploma programme are eligible to apply to become a licensed Level III Early Childhood Educator (ECE) through the Ministry of Education of Saskatchewan, Canada for employment in group early learning and child care settings.

Remark: Please note that this programme will not lead to a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) qualification in Hong Kong recognized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong (EDB).

Duration

About Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Programme Information

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

Create developmentally appropriate curriculum;
Design inviting and effective quality learning environments;
Develop holistic programs that include early literacy and language, creative arts, numeracy, and open-ended play experiences both indoors and outdoors; and
Apply the skills in building relationships with children and families, community partners and other professionals.

Programme Features

The programme is in collaboration with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada. Students will have the opportunity to obtain professional qualification and recognition of overseas bodies as well as to develop future career in early childhood education in Canada;
The practicum courses in the programme offer realistic opportunities for students to gain practical experience in early childhood settings in Canada;
Graduates are eligible to apply to become a licensed Level III Early Childhood Educator (ECE) through the Ministry of Education of Saskatchewan, Canada for employment in group early learning and child care settings; and
Students could enjoy full access to HKMU library and e-library, computer labs, learning resource centre as well as Saskatchewan Polytechnic's library resources.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply to become a licensed Level III Early Childhood Educator (ECE) through the Ministry of Education of Saskatchewan.

Entry requirement

Applicants are required to meet the following requirements:

A. Qualifications Meeting the English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Grade 12 with English Language Arts 30A and 30B and
English Language Proficiency (ELP) (IELTS 6.5); or
Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language)^; or
Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including nonlocal qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent)

^ Applicants possessing "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.

B. Options for students who do not meet the Grade 12 requirement:

Accuplacer test: (scores in reading and sentence) A pass replaces both the Grade 12 and English Language Arts 30A & 30B requirement (English Language Proficiency still required); or
Post-secondary success: A transcript with 15 passed credits from a recognized post-secondary institution can be accepted for the Grade 12 requirement; English 30A & B and ELP requirements still need to be met.

Notes for applicants:

a. Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to entering required coursework with children. At the discretion of the practicum agency, students may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. If students do not complete the practicum, students will not graduate from the program. The cost of the Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is the student's responsibility.

b. Accepted international students require a co-op work permit to complete the practicum requirements for this program. This is mandatory. Students who do not have a co-op work permit will not be allowed to participate in their practicums. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they have the required documentation to study in Canada and a co-op work permit to complete the practicum requirements of this program. For details, please refer to https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/intern.html

c. An international student is a visitor to Canada who is legally permitted to study in Canada in accordance with the Canada Immigration Act. For more information regarding studying in Canada, study permits or visas please check the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webpage https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

Programme Structure and Fee

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Teaching Mode (Block teaching / Semester basis)	No. of Course Hours	Tuition Fee
Year 1 (10 courses taught by LiPACE and conducted in Hong Kong)^#
ECE 142	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3	Block teaching 1	45	1^st installment HKD $67,920 (To be paid 1 month before programme commencement)
ECE 106	Dynamics of Play 1	3	Block teaching 2	45
HUMD 183	Child Guidance 1	4	Block teaching 3	60
HUMD 102	Growth and Development of Young Children	3	Block teaching 4	45
ECE 181	Observation & Documentation 1	3	Block teaching 5	45
ECE 100	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3	Block teaching 6	45
ECE 107	Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments	3	Block teaching 7	45
ECE 108	Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1	3	Block teaching 8	45
ECE 109	Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2	4	Block teaching 9	60
PD 100	Professionalism 1	3	Block teaching 10	45
	Sub-Total	32		480

Practicum (2 courses taught by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and conducted in Canada)
PRAC 104	Practicum 1	9	Summer semester	135	2^nd installment CAD $4,760 (To be paid 5 months before Practicum)
PRAC 119	Practicum 2	9	Summer semester	135
	Sub-Total	18		270

Year 2 (12 courses taught by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and conducted in Canada)
ECE 202	Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers	3	Year 2 - Semester 1	45	3^rd installment CAD $16,400 (To be paid 1 month before the commencement of Year 2 study)
ECE 203	Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings	4	Year 2 - Semester 1	60
ECE 205	Curriculum Design in Early Cildhood Education 3	3	Year 2 - Semester 1	45
ECE 221	Observation & Documentation 2	3	Year 2 - Semester 1	45
HUMD 200	Child Guidance 2	3	Year 2 - Semester 1	45
PRAC 217	Practicum 3	9	Year 2 - Semester 1	135
ADMN 208	Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education	3	Year 2 - Semester 2	45
ECE 204	Dynamics of Play 2	3	Year 2 - Semester 2	45
ECE 220	Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood	4	Year 2 - Semester 2	60
ECE 226	Responsive Care for School Age Children	3	Year 2 - Semester 2	45
PD 240	Professionalism 2	3	Year 2 - Semester 2	45
PRAC 218	Practicum 4	9	Year 2 - Semester 2	135
	Sub-Total	50		750
	Grand Total	100		1500	CAD $32,480

Early-bird Discounts are NOT available.

# Classes are normally held in weekday evenings and Saturday morning / afternoon.

Career Prospect

Course Commencement

Other Information

This programme is designed, assessed and quality assured by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This programme is an exempted course (reference number: 423267) under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance and it is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualifications to which this course may lead.