Malaysia: Early Childhood Teacher Training Programs (May 2008)

To the Reader: Please note that the author is only providing the information as given by the educational provider on their website. Prospective students are encouraged to make their own informed research and decision before proceeding to enrol for any teacher training courses available.

Information provided is deemed to correct as published on May 11th 2008.

SEGI COLLEGE (Subang Jaya, Malaysia).
Program: Basic Childcare Short Courses (Dept. Social Welfare, Malaysia).
Duration: Part time.
- Creative Arts for Young Children
- Child Psychology & Development
- Music & Movement for Young Children
- Nursery & Pre-School Management
- Special Educational Needs

Program: Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Description: teacher training program that provides the basic understanding of becoming a pre-school teacher.
Duration: Approx. 28 months.
Requirements include:
- 24 units of study
- 3 compulsory subjects.
- 1 practicum.

Program: Stage II- Montessori Theory & Methodology (MCI, UK).
Duration: Approx. 14 months.
Requirements include:

• Registration with MCI UK.
• 210 Workshop & Seminar Hours
• 420 Hours Home Study

Program: International Diploma. Montessori Pedagogy (MCI, UK).
Requirements include:

• 420 hours supervised teaching practicum
• A teaching practice portfolio
• A child profile.

The completion of either study programs with SEGI COLLEGE enables students to receive exemptions & unit transfer into the Bachelor of Early Childhood (BECH) with University of Southern Queensland. (USQ). Exemptions granted is at the discretion of the university, and also based on the student's previous other studies/work experience as well.

MODERN MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL GROUP (MMI):
Diploma in Montessori Method of Education (Certificate Level)
Requirements:
-11 day practical training workshop
- Complete & pass written assignments
- Pass written & practical examinations

International Diploma (Diploma level)
Requirements:
- 420 hours supervised teaching practicum

ALL studies at private colleges now require the study of:
* Bahasa Malaysia A/ or B
* Malaysian Studies
* Islamic/or Moral Studies

INSTITUT CECE:
History- An overview.
Address: Off Jalan Malinja, Taman Bunga Raya, 53000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
(O) +603-4142 6362 (F)+603-4142 5402 email: cece@tm.net.my
Program Coordinator: Dr. Frances Lee.

Courses available: more information here.
Institut CECE provides a localised teaching training curriculum program in context of the Thematic Integrated Curriculum as set out under the Malaysian National Preschool Curriculum.
*Basic Course
*Intermediate Course
*Advance Course
The completion of the Advance Course allows a credit transfer of 9 units of study into the Bachelor of Arts (Early Childhood Studies) out of 25 units with Edith Cowan University (ECU).

INSTITUT MAYANG
Address: 29, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Courses available: more information here.
A recently established teacher training institute that provides workshops, seminars & studies for aspiring teachers as well as parents.