Introduction

Lanka TEFL Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd, offers Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care and Management . This course allows students to acquire the necessary ECECM teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be effective teachers in a modern classroom. With a Diploma in ECECM certificate you will be able to put your  teaching skills to good use in many countries around the world.

 

Dr. Phyllis Vannuffel is the Founder and Principal of the London Teacher Training College.She has been involved in teaching English as a foreign language since 1975 and has taught in more than eight countries. Her career has included preparing and examining large numbers of trainee teachers at both certificate and diploma level for Trinity College London TESOL courses. She has been an examiner for the Cambridge suite of UCLES exams and also been a Cambridge item writer.

 

The course helps in developing skills knowledge, attitude necessary to work with young children and enables them to manage and organize childcare centers such as preschool, nursery school, kindergarten, and daycare centers. The duration of this diploma course is for two years.

 

Early Childhood Education Care and Management aims to develop a child's emotional, social, and physical needs for a firm, wide-ranging foundation and attaining full potential for lifelong well-being. ECECM is responsible for building capable future citizens. The time of remarkable brain development in children at its peak occurs from birth to eight years old as they are highly influenced by factors, environment, and people surrounding them. 

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Management - ECECM

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Duration : 24 months

Theory : 360 hours

Placement and Teaching Practice : 600 hours

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Program Goal and Outcomes:

To prepare students for employment, but also provide the foundation for entry into Bachelor of Science programs, and includes at least essential areas in general education subjects.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to;

• Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of child development and learning in an early childhood setting

• Demonstrate an understanding of the development and execution of family and community relationships

• Apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development

• Plan, evaluate, and design curriculum appropriate for the education of young children

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of individuality and cultural diversity to assist in creating a meaningful curriculum

• Demonstrate a commitment to and an awareness of the need for lifelong professional growth, learning, community involvement, and advocacy in regards to current early childhood research, practices, and issues

• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of foundational concepts in the general education areas including science, mathematics, English composition, and the social sciences

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Semester 1

Orientation to Early Childhood Education

Information Literacy

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

Essentials of Psychology

Art Appreciation

Music Appreciation

Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education

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Semester 2

Child Growth and Development

Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

Music, and Movement

Language and Literacy Development in Young Children

Cultural Diversity in the Early Childhood Program

Family Child Care

English Composition

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Semester 3

Working with Preschoolers

Infant and Toddler Care

Nutrition

Interpersonal Communication

Play in the Lives of Young Children

Working with Children with Special Needs

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Semester 4

Guidance in Early Childhood Education

Child, Family, and Community

Field Experience

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Course Completion Requirements

• Complete all 4 semesters.

• Pass all courses.

• Complete filed experience

 

 

At the end of each unit there will be;

1) Written Assignment 20% Grading

2) Individual Presentation 20% Grading

3) Paper Based Written Exam 60% Grading

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Grading System:

The grading system of the course is as follows;

90-100-   A+

75-89-     A

65-74 -    B

55-64-     C

0-54 -      Repeat the exam.

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Below a percentage of 54 the student will be required to repeat the exam.

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To Whom:

• Teachers who have already obtained NVQ (Pre School) Level 4 Certificate 

• Teachers who want to be a Manager, Principal or owner of a ECCD Center

• Teachers who want to be qualified in ECCD

• Teachers who will be migrating to foreign countries

• Anyone interested in getting employment opportunity in Early Childhood sectors.
   

Entry Qualifications  :

NVQ (Pre School) Level 4

O/L London

O/L 6 credit passes (including a credit pass in English)

O/L simple pass in math

A /Level London

A Level – 2 Passes or Equivalent Qualification and good command of the English Language

English Diploma or IELTS overall 5.5

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Duration : Two Years -  weekend course ( Saturday & Sunday )

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Medium : English

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The Documents needed for the Registration:

- Copy of your National ID or Passport.
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Educational credentials and copies

- Experienced Certificates

- Recommendation Letters given by the previous employers.
- 04 - Passport size photos
- Copy of your CV

- TEFL Application  form

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ECECM Employment Areas:

• Day care centers

• Schools

• Children hospitals

• Various Academic institutes 

• Community centers

• Pre primary teachers

• Asst pre primary teacher

• Caretaker

• Home tutor

• Academic and center coordinator

• ECCD Center Manager or Principal

 

 

Professional Teaching Internship opportunities available through Lanka TEFL:

· Affordable cost

· Accommodation and food (Provided and covered in most countries)

· Access to internship opportunities

· Support with VISA documents and insurance

· Outgoing preparation sessions before the program

( Condition applied )

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The Benefits Teacher getting from ECECM Courses:

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A teacher of early childhood education plays an important role in the development of the child. These teachers are responsible for establishing the foundations upon which subsequent learning and progress will take place. It is therefore of utmost importance that these teachers be properly trained and due to this reason, the ECECM course has been established. The future early childhood teacher can get numerous benefits from attending such ECECM courses.

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1. Understanding of the developmental milestones

The childhood development can be thought either in terms of a continuation or in terms of a step-like stage. The continuous view of the development has its own benefits but with regard to teaching, the stage-like view of development is more useful. The stage view assets that children pass through several milestones during their childhood. These milestones are not restricted to physical functions, such as walking, crawling, etc. but also to mental functions, such as, moral development, qualitative changes in things, ability to generate abstract thoughts, etc. The ECECM course helps its students in getting aware of these stages so they can better assist the children in the learning process.

  2. Showing the means of making the class interesting

Children have a tendency to understand the things sooner if they are interesting to them. This fact has not gone unnoticed among the educators and they have repeatedly stressed the importance of designing lessons that capture the interest and attention of students. The ECECM course  helps the teachers in making this endeavor possible by showing them the use of various tools.

  3.Teaching communication and interpersonal skills

The teacher has to interact with the parents of students. The point of this communication will be defeated if the teacher does not have proper communication and interpersonal skills. The teacher has to regularly update the parents regarding the present progress and difficulties that their child is facing so that effective measures can be taken to rectify the present problems. The ECECM course helps the teacher in gaining the necessary communication skills.

  4.Teaching methods for providing hands-on experience

As mentioned in one of the earlier points, learning in children is a function of their interest. One of the thing that can surely generate interest in students is their active participation. The ECECM course trains the teachers in providing hands-on experience of various concepts to the students. An example of the application of this principle can be seen in the usage of different blocks to teach the concept of various geometrical shapes.

  5.Gaining the ability to provide holistic education

A number of aspects in children are in the process of development and due to this, a holistic approach works best for them. It is the responsibility of the teacher to develop the social, mental, physical, and emotional aspects of the child. The ECECM course helps the teacher in bringing about this holistic development in the students.

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What are the child benefits from early childhood education:

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1. They’ll develop good habits

Daily routines help children feel safe and secure. They’re also a great way to teach children healthy habits, like brushing their teeth or washing their hands. When children know what to expect each day, they’re more likely to be calm, settled and get into good sleeping habits. Over time, they’ll start taking charge of daily activities, like getting dressed and packing their bag.

Childcare is ideal for helping your child get into a good routine. Educators know what skills your child needs to develop and use various techniques to help them develop these skills in a safe, structured environment. This not only prepares your child for kindergarten, but makes family life easier, so you spend less time trying to get your child to cooperate and more time enjoying each other’s company.

 

2. They’ll develop literacy and numeracy skills

Literacy and numeracy skills form a foundation for education, but it’s more than just reading, writing and counting. Children learn literacy skills by listening to stories, talking about pictures and drawing shapes on paper. They learn numeracy skills by singing and playing music, or pouring sand into containers of different sizes.

The literacy and numeracy skills your child learns before they start school have a dramatic impact on their academic success later in life. Research shows that children who attend childcare for three years or more perform much better on year 4 literacy and numeracy tests1, while 18 months of preschool has a greater impact on literacy and numeracy levels at age 11, than all six years of primary school1.

 

3. They’ll develop emotional resilience

Childcare gives your child an opportunity to develop social skills, which helps them form healthy relationships with other people. They’ll learn how to get along with other children, share and take turns, listen to others, communicate their ideas and become independent. As your child gets older, they’ll use these skills to develop friendships that will shape their sense of identity and their future.

Childcare also helps your child develop emotional resilience. Research shows that children who attend childcare at age 2-3 are more likely to be attentive and better able to deal with their emotions when they start school2. Studies have even found that parents benefit from sending their children to childcare, reaping social, emotional and even financial rewards from the relationships they develop with other families at the centre.

 

4. They’ll enjoy a successful future

Did you know the benefits of early childhood education can last a lifetime? A 30-year study in the United States found that adults who had a high-quality early childhood education from 0-5 years were more likely to be continuously employed and graduate from university3.

The skills your child learns in the early years of their life are important for their social, emotional and academic success. In fact, research shows that children who don’t attend preschool are 50% more likely to start school with a developmental vulnerability1.

 

5. They’ll develop a lifelong love of learning

A high quality childcare centre will not only look after your child safely while you work, but also inspire a lifelong love of learning. Access to early childhood education can provide children with social and cognitive experiences that help them become independent and develop a positive attitude to learning. These skills help your child settle into primary school and drive their academic success4.

Whether your child is starting school next year or a few years’ time, consider giving them a head start by sending them to a childcare centre that provides high-quality early childhood education in a fun, caring and supportive environment.

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