Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Programme - Open University Malaysia Framework

• Main Authors: Widad Othman,, Teh , Lai Ling
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: LB2300 Higher Education
• Online Access: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/711/1/Bachelor_of_Early_Childhood_widad.pdf; http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/711/

This paper gives an overview of the design and development of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Honours programme for delivery through open and distance learning methodology at the Open University Malaysia. This programme is designed to meet the needs of persons interested in pursuing careers in early childhood education who are currently employed in preschools, public schools, child care centers or other childhood care facilities. It also aims to develop the specialist skills and knowledge gained through the completion of Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE). This is in line with the organization’s mission to widen access to quality education as well as to provide lifelong learning opportunities by adopting and engaging learning environment at competitive and affordable cost. This paper focuses on the curriculum development, the learning methodology, the practicum requirements and planning, the courseware development, the e-learning delivery platform and on the programme quality assurance. (Abstract by author)