Overall programme objectives

The Programme aims at equipping the students with the ability to:

  1. Command a broad-based theoretical grounding in child development and young children’s specific needs for curriculum development in early childhood education;
  2. Acquire a holistic understanding of child development as a result of going through an interdisciplinary training and being exposed to a wide range of teaching and learning approaches and strategies;
  3. Thoroughly appreciate and be able to take stock of the professional and ethical roles as early childhood educators in the cultural, social, political and economic contexts of Hong Kong;
  4. Acquire competence in curriculum planning, implementation, management and reflective practice;
  5. Command expertise in practical skills and professional knowledge in education and care of children 2-6 years of age;
  6. Acquire proficiency and competence in generic skills including communication skills in English and Chinese (and Putonghua) and academic as well as numeracy competencies; and
  7. Attain maturity and capability professionally and academically for advancement in the workplace and/or to pursue an undergraduate programme in their continuing professional development.