This is a 60 ECTS credit programme of studies, during which the learner becomes better acquainted with becoming a Childcare Educator. Amongst other themes, lectures deal with Child Development, Children’s Rights, Positive Relationships, Child-Centred and Play-Based Pedagogy, Physical Development, Diversity Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care, Working in Partnership with Parents.
Lecturers deliver engaging presentations which are thought-provoking to allow course participants to be prepared to work in Childcare Centres. A work-based learning component is included as part of this programme. Healthmark is a firm believer in the many benefits of Work-based Learning and will adhere to the MFHEA document available online at:
https://mfhea.mt/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MFHEA-Guidelines-for-QA-of-WBL.pdf
Anyone interested in becoming a qualified Childcare Educator.
A minimum of three (3) SEC/O-Level/SSC&P (MQF Level 3)/GCSE passes. These should include English and any two other subjects or equivalent.
IELS level 4.5 or above will be compulsory.
The learner will be able to:
- Promote Children’s Rights
- Engage in Quality Interactions and Developing Positive Relationships
- Implement Child-Centred and Play-Based Pedagogy
- Meet Physical Development and Care Needs to Support Development
- Reflect on Practice and Developing Professional Competences
- Promote Positive Behaviour
- Work in Partnership with Parents
During the programme, apart from the formative assessment approaches employed by lecturers during their teaching to sustain the learning process, the following summative assessment methods are employed:
- Multiple Choice Question Tests
- Research Assignments
- Reflective Journals
- Academic Posters
- Presentations
- Portfolios
- Oral Examinations
