Early Childhood Education Policies and Regulations in Singapore (新加坡学前教育政策与法规专题研究) (ECC501)

ECC501 Early Childhood Education Policies and Regulations in Singapore provides an in-depth examination of the policies and regulations that shape early childhood education in Singapore. Students will explore the historical development of these policies and their impact on the early childhood education landscape. The course will also analyse current regulations and their implications for educators, childcare providers, parents, and policymakers.

• Historical development of ECE policies in Singapore
• The Early Childhood Development Centre Act and Regulations
• The Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) for children aged 0-3
• The Nurturing Early Learners Framework (NEL) for children aged 4-6
• Roles and responsibilities of ECDA and MOE in ECE
• Licensing requirements and guidelines for ECDCs
• Curriculum frameworks and pedagogical approaches in ECE
• Teacher qualifications and professional development ECE
• Funding and financial assistance for ECE programmes
• Quality assurance mechanisms in ECE
• Recent trends and reforms in ECE policies
• Impact of ECE policies on children, families, and society

• Deconstruct the key policy documents and regulatory frameworks governing Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Singapore.
• Analyse the national curriculum frameworks for pre-school education in Singapore.
• Assess the importance of quality assurance in Singapore's ECE system.
• Judging the impact of recent trends and reforms in ECE policies on various stakeholders.
• Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the ECE sector.
• Design practical early childhood settings based on knowledge of ECE policies and regulations.