FACULTY OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

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• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Subang Jaya (B4P8001) • City Campus, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 1, 47600 UEP Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 03-8600 1888 Fax: 03-8600 1999 Email: infosj@segi.edu.my • International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy
St Nicholas Montessori Centres (377348-T)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
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Bachelor of Early Childhood
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Introduction The SEGi Advantage

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

“We invite you to join us in a lively and fast developing profession of early
Auditoriums, Tutorial Rooms and Multi-Purpose Halls Library
childhood education where you will find both professional and personal Spacious Auditoriums, Tutorial Rooms and Multi-Purpose Halls with The well-resourced library contains large selections of the latest books,
satisfaction. We aim to provide knowledge and skills to budding early modern facilities provide a conducive learning environment for students. journals and online materials.

childhood educators and to change the attitude of adults towards the

children.”

Lydia Foong
Dean, Faculty of Education, Social & Health Sciences,
SEGi College Subang Jaya

Computer Laboratory Global Consorhum of Partners

Numerous Computer Laboratories with high speed Internet access and Local institution with global connections with top-notch universities
the latest software are available to students. Wi-fi is also available. worldwide

INTRODUCTION
Infants and toddlers experience life more holistically than any other age
group. Early experiences set the pattern for later learning. During this
period, young children develop the skills and attitudes that will help
them enjoy literary success for life. Adults who are most influential in
building and shaping their children’s development interact in ways
that understand they ways in which a child learns and the most
effective way to convey the message. Early childhood education
often focuses on children learning through play. Cafeteria Fully-Furnished Residence Blocks within Campus Grounds
The campus cafeteria caters for all tastes with a variety of western SEGi College boasts fully-furnished residence blocks within campus
and asian cuisines at affordable prices. grounds for outstation students.
The Parent or Primary Caregiver often plays the largest role in
the development of a child in their early years, however, a childs
development is often also influenced by other sources including
preschool or child care programs. Early childhood education takes
many forms depending on the beliefs of the educator or parent
and is a crucial part of a child’s development, effecting how they see
themselves, how they see others and how they develop thoughts. For
this reason it is imperative that early care programmes emphasise links with
family, home culture, and home language as well as the educator themselves.
Career Exploratory Programme SEGi Leadership Centre
Students received industry internship training with over 500 companies Soft skills development for SEGi full-time students at the SEGi
CAREER OPTIONS under our Career Exploratory Programme (CEP). Leadership Centre (SLC) Kuala Linggi, Melaka.

Those trained in early childhood education, particularly those who are well versed with the Montessori method are always in
demand. You may look forward to a fruitful career in the following early childhood-related functions:
a. Teaching
b. Ownership or management of childcare and nursery
c. Educational product research and development
d. Pre-school management consultancy
e. International schools

Montessori Practical Rooms Early Childhood Simulation

Montessori Practical Rooms give students the opportunity to gain Through early childhood simulation, students are able to apply
practical, hands-on training theoretical knowledge learnt through classroom studies to real life
situations
SEGi College, Subang Jaya
“As parents we are delighted and amazed at
SEGi College Subang Jaya the positive changes in Tara during her time
studying at SEGI. Through the support and
SEGi College Subang Jaya (SCSJ) is part of the SEGi Group of training provided at SEGI, her dream of early
Institutions (SEGi), one of Malaysia’s largest private higher education childhood teaching is become a reality before our
eyes. Through the dedicated staff at SEGI, we
providers with campuses throughout Malaysia. Preliminary well known
can see that Tara has grown in confidence, skills,
for pre-university and social science programmes, SCSJ has grown understanding and character and we have no
to also offer programmes in the areas of business and accountancy, hesitation in recommending SEGI and its staff to
any parents who desire the best for their child.”
information technology, education, engineering, creative arts and
Darin Browne Tara’s Father (DECE Jan 08 intake)
design, nursing, and hotel management and tourism. To date, SCSJ
has over 4000 students studying on-campus. Students who study at
SCSJ will have the benefit of learning through a variety of methods,
“As a first step towards my dream of becoming
including lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations from both an educator of young children, I chose to study
national and international sources. the Diploma in Early Childhood Education at
SEGi College and enrolled in January 2007, right
after my SPM. Three months later, I received my
SEGi offers a wide range of industry-relevant programmes at certificate, SPM results and was elated to have scored 10
A’s. I was given a scholarship by SEGi to cover
diploma and degree levels, as well as professional qualifications
all my tuition fees. As a student at SEGI, besides
and has built strong global connections with first-class universities gaining the academic knowledge essential for
worldwide as well as corporate links with many large companies, an educator, I have also learnt a lot of practical
hands-on and life skills that will be significant in
offering graduates a variety of internationally recognised qualifications my later life. I intend to further my education up
and proven links with industry. SEGi’s consortium of global partners to degree and master level in the early childhood
field so that I can make a difference in the lives of
include The University of Sheffield, University of Sunderland, University
the children under my care.”
of Abertay Dundee, University of Teesside, University of Greenwich,
Yong Kah May (DECE Jan 07 intake)
Liverpool John Moores University and Business Academy West
from the UK; Upper Iowa University from the US; and the University of Southern Queensland from Australia. SEGi also draws a
large number of top-notch academics and captains of industries into its community, who serve as academic advisors, lecturers,
“Going back to school was a challenge for me
examiners and moderators. since I have a young daughter to take care and
having worked for so many years. However, the
high quality in Early Childhood Education Program
SCSJ Faculty of Education, Social & Health Sciences Commitment: (MCI & BECH course) helped me to understand
• Produce highly-qualified educators who are proficient and caring, in line with the government’s move to upgrade the the needs and development of young children
education profession (especially my own daughter) better. With lecturers
and admin staff who were friendly, helpful and
• Train up well-rounded, committed and versatile teachers, lecturers and early childhood educators who are knowledgeable in committed in giving students the support,
theory and competent in practical skills confidence and ‘extra mileage’ guidance, I gained
a lot of knowledge and skills in educating young
• Provide holistic early childhood teacher training programmes with a strong foundation in the study of educational
children. Lastly, the most important thing that I got
philosophies and practical approaches relevant to contemporary education curriculum from these courses was the understanding of how
• Offer opportunities to educators to apply theoretical knowledge to classroom practice through practical and hands-on important teachers’ roles are in children’s lives.”
Chung Mae Fong (IMD/BECH)
training at St. Nicholas Montessori Centres and other early childhood settings
• Offer students the opportunity to undergo job internships within their network in early childhood and Montessori centres
• Equip educators with excellent communication skills to enhance good interaction and rapport with parents, colleagues and
“I’m currently taking the Diploma In Early
members of the community Childhood Education at SEGi College. The
• Provide students with comprehensive course materials as well as a full-time academic teams that is well trained and reason I picked this course is because I want to
be a child psychologist in the future. As I journey
passionate about Early Childhood Education along, I discovered how interesting it is to be
• Provide educators with free access to Montessori Practical Rooms and early childhood laboratories working with children! As I venture further into my
studies the lecturers in SEGi have given me much
• Provide educators with an industry relevant qualification that is recognised within Malaysia and internationally
encouragement, advice, support, and inspiration
to pursue my dream. This course provides hands-
SCSJ Unique Features: on projects on how to work with children such
as sending us to the Down Syndrome centre for
• SEGi has trained over two thousands students in the area of early childhood voluntary service. To all the guys out there who
• SEGi provides students with excellent academic support services including a fully stocked library, Montessori and early want to touch children’s hearts and minds like
me, I strongly encourage you to be a part of this
childhood laboratories and simulation rooms
programme.”
• Students benefit from a wide range of academic activities including; local and international early childhood seminars and
conferences, early childhood show case, counseling services and peer support group as well as a vibrant student life with Kenneth Leong (DECE Jan 08 intake)

student club and social activities (CATCH).

• job internships from a large network of early childhood centres

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Course Matrix University of Southern Queensland

FACULTY OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL & HEALTH SCIENCE

Programme Type Entry Requirements Duration

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education Diploma SPM / O-Levels / UEC (pass with 3 credits – including 28 months (approx.)
English) or equivalent qualification

• International Diploma in Montessori Diploma SPM / O-Levels / UEC (pass with 3 credits – including 16 months (approx.) The University of Southern Queensland strives to deliver high quality,
Pedagogy (MCI, UK) English) or equivalent qualification Additional 420 hours
of teaching practice
flexible and practical courses that meet the needs of learners and industry
(optional) without compromise to the quality and integrity of its programs and
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree 2 passes in STPM or equivalent 3 years (approx.) standards.
• Basic Childcare Course (Awarded by Short Courses SPM / O-Levels / UEC (pass with 1 credit) (Part-time)
Department of Social Welfare, Malaysia) 100 hours (approx.) The University understands that students come from all walks of life,
• Creative Arts for Young Children 30 hours (approx.)
• Child Psychology & Development 30 hours (approx.) therefore designing innovative business programs which not only give you
• Music & Movement for Young Children 30 hours (approx.) the edge to follow your own career path but are widely accepted in the
• Nursery & Pre-School Management 30 hours (approx.)
global market place.
• Special Educational Needs 30 hours (approx.)

Study Route
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• Dr Jill Lawrence from the Faculty of Arts has been named as one of the top 24 university teachers in the country following
SPM / O-Levels /
receipt of the highly competitive and prestigious Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching in 2007.
SM3/ equivalent
• Two teams of USQ staff were awarded 2007 Carrick Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning due to their outstanding
contributions to the quality of student learning and the quality of the student experience in higher education.
• Two individuals and three teams of USQ staff were awarded 2007 Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student
Learning. The Carrick Citations are granted to Australian university staff who have made a significant contribution to the
International Diploma Diploma in Early quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period.
Childhood Education STPM /A-Levels/ Pre-U/ Foundation
in Montessori Pedagogy (MCI, UK) • 2004 Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Award for Excellence for Institutional Achievement
28 months (approx.) UEC or equivalent in Commerce
16 months (approx.) • World Best Dual Mode University Inaugural Winner – Institutional Prize
Awarded by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), for on and off campus educational leadership
and excellence.
• Joint Winner Australian University of the Year 2000/2001
• Awarded by The Good Universities Guides for developing the e-University.
University of Southern Queensland • First ISO 9001 Quality Certified Distance Provider in the World
Bachelor of Early Childhood (BECH) (3+0) This ensures that USQ degrees are recognized as success indicators for its graduates in the global economy.

Masters Degree PhD

“It all started with this passionate desire of mine many

years ago: ‘I want to be a professional early childhood
educator’ Today, I am proud to say that both the courses:
the Diploma in Montessori Education and the Bachelor
in Early Childhood Education (USQ) offered by Summit
International College (now SEGi College) have equipped
and empowered me to be an effective early years educator
and trainer in this field. The knowledge gained here has
also propelled me to complete my Master in Education at
University of Exeter, UK Today I am the Academic Head
and Manager (EYE) of Beaconhouse School System (BSS),
an international organisation that believes in quality care
and education.”

Mikel Liow Peng Hiong (IMD/BECH)

The Montessori Story
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was one of the most important early years educators of the
20th century. She was an innovator of classroom practices and ideas which have had a profound
influence on the education of young children the world over.
Diploma Programmes
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE)
Education begins in early childhood. If you have a passion to nurture the young and wish to invest in the building blocks of
their future, then this Diploma programme is intended for you. This programme is suitable for early childhood professionals, or
parents who wish to tap into their child’s fullest potential.

She was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rome’s Medical School and became Foundations in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Pedagogy
interested in education through her work as a doctor. She later moved on to establish schools for • Foundations of Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches
the disadvantaged children of working parents in Rome. • Observation and Assessment of Young Children • Health, Safety and Nutrition
• The Child, Family and Society • Home School Partnership
• Planning and Organising Early Childhood Care and Educational Settings
The first Children’s House was established in Rome in 1907, and by 1910, the Montessori Method Studies for Young Children
Psychology of Young Children
has gained international fame in Europe, USA, Japan and India. Maria Montessori was nominated
• Physical Education for Young Children
for the Nobel Prize three times. • Development of Young Children • Social Studies for Young Children
• Classroom and Behaviour Management • Mathematics for Young Children
• Play and Learning • Science for Young Children
She not only left us with a rich legacy in education, but a tremendous impact on our view of human nature itself. The Montessori • Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities • Language and Literacy for Young Children
• Technology for Young Children
method of education works for children of all levels of mental and physical abilities, across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Development of an Early Childhood Professional
the world over. Today it continues to bring out the best in each child. Creative Arts
• Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
• English for Early Childhood Professionals • Music and Drama for Young Children
In 2007, the world celebrates the first centennial of Montesori education - 100 years of innovation and inspiration! • Management of Early Childhood Settings • Art and Craft for Young Children
• Contemporary Issues and Trends in Early Childhood
• Practicum
The Montessori Method Montessori Theory and Practice
The method developed by Montessori is a specialised education technique. It is based on a true understanding and deep respect
• Introduction to the Theory and Practice of the Montessori Method of Education
for developing the child as:
• A unique being, different from adults and from each other
• A whole being, whose intellectual, emotional, social, physical, aesthetic and spiritual needs are inseparable and equally
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy (IMD)
If you wish to pursue a professional qualification in the Montessori method of education, then the International Diploma in
important
Montessori Pedagogy from Montessori Centre International (MCI), UK would be ideal for you.
• A growing being, with needs, activity, exploration, independence, order, self-discipline and self-perfection

Subjects Compulsory Subjects for DECE & IMD

About Montessori Centre International
Montessori Centre International (MCI) is a well established Montessori teacher training college • Montessori Philosophy • Bahasa Malaysia
• Child Development • Moral Studies
in London, dedicated to providing excellent training to all those who wish to work in childcare • Observation & Assessment • Malaysian Studies
and early years settings using the Montessori method of education. • Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
• Childcare, Health and Special Education Needs
• Practical Life
• Sensorial Education
In 1998, SEGi College was appointed to provide the Montessori St Nicholas (MSN) Early • Literacy Skills
Childhood course in Malaysia. In 2002, following MSN’s merger with London Montessori • Mathematics
• Cultural Studies (Science, History, Geography)
Centre, SEGi was appointed as the sole authorised representative of MCI in Malaysia. • Creative (Arts, Drama, Music & Movement)

MCI’s courses are recognised and accredited by:

• British Accreditation Council for Independent Further & Higher Education
• Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC)
• Montessori Education UK
• The Montessori Board of Examiners (MBE)

Montessori Centre International

‘Shoping the future’

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Bachelor of Early Childhood (BECH) Foundation in Commerce
Program Aims This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and practice needed to qualify for university entrance,
This program is designed to prepare students to work in early childhood care and educational settings. It is an expectation that providing a smooth transition from secondary studies to a university degree. Upon completion of this one year business-oriented
graduates will acquire, at a level appropriate to their stage of professional development, a knowledge and understanding of: foundation programme students can gain entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood with The University of Southern Queensland
• relevant legislation, policy and guidelines underpinning • a variety of care and education systems in Australia as well as providing a pathway into business degree programmes from top-notch universities worldwide.
care and educational programs and services • the curriculum documents in current use and under
• how humans develop and how they learn consideration in local educational environments The Foundation in Commerce at SEGi College is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and is recognised by the
• relevant curriculum content and structure • broad care and education discipline areas - their concepts, University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
• learning as a lifelong endeavour content knowledge, structure, relationships and
• human relationships characteristic modes of inquiry Duration
• education theory and its interpretation in practice • the role of the whole community in the learning process 1 Year

Program Objectives Intakes

The Bachelor of Early Childhood aims to develop students who will: January, March, May & July
• develop an awareness of childhood and child-centred practices that impact on early childhood care and education
• promote acceptance of diversity amongst individual children within family and community contexts Degree Pathway
• develop safe, healthy and child-responsive environments
• create flexible, aesthetic and adaptable learning environments that are responsive to the diverse abilities of all children
• promote and abide by a code of ethics for early childhood professionals
SPM / O-Levels or equivalent
• contribute to developing continuity between care programs, early childhood education and primary school education
• develop knowledge and beliefs about the emergent curriculum and whole-child philosophies
Minimum 5 credits
• emphasise the integrated nature of creativity and problem-centred learning in early childhood care and education
• develop critical reflection on emerging trends that impact on early childhood care and education and the rights of children
and families to access quality care and education
• demonstrate an understanding of how children develop and learn
Foundation in Commerce
• accept all children as individuals with unique characteristics
• clearly articulate and demonstrate beliefs and understandings about early childhood curriculum and philosophy
• critically reflect and take action upon emerging trends and policies that impact on early childhood care and education
• demonstrate a commitment to lifelong care and education

Program Syllabus University of Southern Queensland

Year 1
• Lifespan Development and Learning EDC1100
• Self, Education and Society EDC1200
• The Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy EDX1250
• Foundations of Language and Literacies EDX1170
• Bachelor of Early Childhood
• Perspectives in Education EDC1300
• Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy
(inclusive of 10-day professional experience) EDC1400
• HPE Curriculum and Pedagogy EDX1450
• Foundations of Numeracy EDX1280

Year 2
• Managing Supportive Learning Environments EDC2100
• Diversity and Pedagogy EDC2400
• Early Childhood Education Contexts
(inclusive of 10-day professional experience) EDE2101
• Teaching Science for Understanding EDX2260
• Assessment and Reporting EDC2300
• Indigenous Perspectives for Educators EDC2200
• Development and Learning: Birth - 8 EDE2201
• Play and Pedagogy 1 (inclusive of 20-day
professional experience) EDE2010

Year 3
• ICT and Pedagogy (inclusive of 15-day
professional experience) EDC3100
• SOSE Curriculum and Pedagogy EDX2190
• Play and Pedagogy II EDE3103
• Cross-cultural Communication in Early Childhood EDE4012
• Science Curriculum and Pedagogy EDX3160
• English Curriculum and Pedagogy EDX2170
• Professional Practices in Early Childhood EDE3009
• Leadership and Management in Early Childhood EDE4010

Note:
Exemptions for Students with an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
will be assessed on a case to case basis.

Entry Requirements Intakes Duration

STPM /A-Levels/ Pre-U/ March, July, November. 3 Years Full-time (approx.)
UEC or equivalent