Early Years Care and Education - Asian College of Teachers

Course Overview

Asian College of Teachers offers comprehensive courses in Early Years Care and Education designed to prepare an aspirant to become an early childhood educator. This program aims to train both aspiring as well as working teachers by integrating the approaches and methodologies of early childhood education.

The willing educators need to be skilled in techniques to foster the holistic development of children aged 0-5 years which will create a strong foundation for life. The course also assists candidates to harness the required expertise to become early childhood educators in every aspect of teaching and enables them to cater to caring for young learners. In addition to that, it will help them to broaden their knowledge on children's learning thereby leading to innovative ideas for new activities to incorporate in learning environments.

Key Information

Specializations

Specialized courses are offered alongside the main program to the applying candidates. Some of these specializations include English Language Teaching, Classroom Management, Education Management, and Early Childhood Care.

The abovementioned specialized courses present the candidates with the prospect to increase their knowledge base and sharpen the skills which come to the aid of a variety of learners with varied abilities. Candidates can choose any specialization ranging from one to all four, according to their convenience, choice, or future plans.

Eligibility and Course Fee

Both experienced and aspiring teachers are eligible to apply for this course
Eligibility criteria for enrolling range from 10+2 to a Bachelor's degree
The course fee for the EYCE courses in Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma levels ranges from 11,210 INR to 36,000 INR
Easy installment facility available
Scholarship option can be availed by meritorious students

Details at a glance

Level	Eligibility	Duration	fees
Certificate	10+2	60 hours / 4 months	11,210 INR
Diploma	10+2	120 hours / 8 months	20,000 INR
PG Diploma	Bachelor’s degree	240 hours / 15 months	36,000 INR

Teaching and Learning Modes

The course is available in an online mode
Candidates are required to have basic computer knowledge and internet connection
Online courses can be availed from any part of the world
Courses can also be covered in fast track modes
Candidates can also avail Teaching Practice sessions

Curriculum

Certificate level

Phase 1 : Introduction to Teaching Young Learners
Phase 2 : Importance of play
Phase 3 : Instructional Strategies
Phase 4 : Classroom Management

Diploma level

Phase 1: Introduction
Phase 2: Educational Psychology
Phase 3: Stages of Development
Phase 4: Importance of Play
Phase 5: Factors Affecting Early Childhood
Phase 6: Principles and Approaches of Early Childhood Education
Phase 7: First Aid
Phase 8: Helping Early Childhood Learners Settle Down in School

PG Diploma level

Phase 1 : Introduction to Teaching Young Learners
Phase 2 : Importance of play
Phase 3 : Instructional Strategies
Phase 4 : Classroom Management
Phase 5 : Language Learning
Phase 6 : Educational Psychology
Phase 7 : Characteristics Of Young Learners
Phase 8 : Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development
Phase 9 : Curriculum
Phase 10 : Assessment and Evaluation
Phase 11 : Resource Management & Material Development
Phase 12 : Teaching Aids
Phase 13 : Bloom's Taxonomy and Multiple Intelligences
Phase 14 : Different Teaching Methods
Phase 15 : Strategies for Different Instruction
Phase 16 : Lesson Plan (Arts & Crafts)
Phase 17 : Child Health and Nutrition
Phase 18 : Self Awareness
Phase 19 : Basic Computers
Phase 20 : Nursery School Organization

Admission and Support Services

ACT's admission process is quite easy and compliant
Trainees can opt for any online payment scheme
ACT's admission department will contact the candidates via mail or over the phone
Any form of payment method can be opted by trainees (by using debit/credit card or by depositing cash, cheque, or demand draft in ACT's bank account)
Experienced and accomplished tutors provide guidance throughout the program
Additional resource, support of online videos and reference materials are given
Candidates can complete the course at their own pace
Queries can be emailed and online chatting option is available between 10am - 6pm

Career Opportunities

The course paves several ways of job opportunities for early childhood educators when they successfully complete their course. There is a significant demand for certified childhood educators across schools in India as well as abroad that goes hand in hand with its emerging popularity. The program provides an insight into building a solid foundation of the principles of early childhood education and care with knowledge of planned teaching that aids early childhood educators to become skillful preschoolers and kindergarten teachers, center administrators, headteachers, and even early childhood education directors. The course is immensely helpful for early childhood curriculum developers, course coordinators, consultants associated with pre-schools, and even for those planning to open a preschool.

Certification & Accreditation

Globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers
All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
ACT is an organizational member of Childhood Education International (CEI)
ACT is an institutional member of The Association for Early Years Education & Development (AECED)
All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education UK, an awarding organization and a global provider of British education

Candidates from the rest of the world needs to pay an additional cost

Student Feedback

VIDYA N

International Teaching Diploma (6 Months)

I am very thankful for the cooperation and advice and guidance by my Coordinator during the course. This course is very very helpful for me and I enjoyed every chapter when I really found those characteristics with my little one that are very well discussed in the material . I enjoyed preparing lesson plans during my study.

KARTHIKA SUDHAKAR

Post Graduate Diploma in Pre and Primary Teachers Training

I have completed Post Graduation Diploma in Pre and Primary Teachers Training (Online course) from ACT. And I can proudly say that ACT is an excellent platform for PGDPTT with a relevant and well-planned course and study materials. The coordinator are very supportive and dedicated. They always guide me and help me with proper and prompt responses via e-mails and even through phone calls. I was able to bring my own skill in preparing the projects and come out with my best.

PRABHA

Post Graduate Diploma in Montessori Teachers Training

The course which I chose made me to understand the background on teaching and how the Montessori system works. Now I am confident in the teaching field as i have no experience earlier. The course has been designed interestingly and has covered a wide aspect of points that are important for a child's education. The videos included are excellent practical insight on how to teach children.