Advanced Certificate in Early Years (with exemptions) (Chinese) 幼儿保育高级证书 (婴幼儿保育专修课程*) (Classroom & Synchronous)
About This Course
The ACEY (with exemptions)(Chinese) aims to:
(i) Provide educarers with an overview of the history and theories behind early childhood care and education, as well as an understanding of the various domains and stages of development for children from birth to 3 years. These must be portrayed in the context of the work experience of local educarers to help them reflect, assess, and improve their current practices.
(ii) Enable educarers to have a more in-depth understanding of the guiding principles, outcomes, and sub-outcomes of the Early Years Development Framework (EYDF).
(iii) Enable educarers to apply and implement the suggested practices stated in the EYDF in their work with young children and families.
(iv) Equip educarers with necessary skills and practical knowledge to plan and implement programmes, curriculum, and environments for the following age groups:
oInfants (2 to 12 months)
oToddlers (13 to 30 months)
oNursery children (31 to 36 months)
(v) Equip educarers with the skills to engage in reflective practice.
(vi) Equip educarers with relevant skills to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and families, as well as key stakeholders in the community to support children’s care, learning and development.
What You'll Learn
1. Adopt the Early Years Development Framework for Use in a Centre-Based Childcare Setting for Children Aged Two Months Through Three Years
2. Apply Basic Health, Hygiene, Safety and Nutrition Practices for Children 0-8 Years
3. Plan and Implement Holistic Experiences for the Development of Children from Birth to Three years
4. Plan and Implement Daily Routines/ Schedules Which Are Responsive to the Needs of Children from Birth to Three Years
5. Supervised Field Practicum
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
1) ECDA-certified L1/L2 preschool teachers who have successfully completed any of the following ECDA-recognised diploma/certificate:
a) Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (Chinese) [DECCE-T (CL)] or acceptable equivalent
b) Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (Chinese) [ACECCE (CL)] or acceptable equivalent.