Applications are opened for the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development – 2021
The University of Peradeniya will entertain applications from candidates who have met minimum eligibility criteria for registration for Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development – 2021 offered in Sinhala, English media. Application deadline : 22/09/2021
Entry Requirements
The applicant should have at least:
- Passed all three subjects in the G.C.E (A/L) examination in any stream, or
- Foundation course equivalent to SLQF level 02 after a minimum of 12 years of schooling, or
- Any other qualification acceptable to the Board of Stydy in Arts, CDCE, UOP
Subjects
| Semester | Course Code | Course unit Title |
Notional Hours |
Course Status: Core /Optional |
No of credits |
| 1 | ECCD 1001 | Early Childhood Care, Development and Education | 150 | C | 3 |
| ECCD 1002 | Foundation of Child and Childhood | 100 | C | 2 | |
| ECCD 1003 | Health, Hygiene, Care, and Nutrition of Children | 150 | C | 3 | |
| ECCD 1004 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development: Principles and Practices | 150 | C | 3 | |
| ECCD 1005 | ECCD Teacher as a Facilitator of Learning | 150 | C | 3 | |
| 2
|
ECCD 1006 | Early Childhood Care and Education in Sri Lanka | 100 | C
|
2 |
| ECCD 1007 | Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education | 150 | C | 3 | |
| ECCD 1008 | Teaching Methods and Materials in ECCD | 150 | C | 3 | |
| ECCD 1009 | English for ECCD Teachers | 50 | C | 1 | |
| ECCD 1010 | ICT for ECCD Teachers | 50 | C | 1 | |
| ECCD 1011 | Practice Teaching | 200 | C | 4 | |
| ECCD 1012 | Identifying Children with Special Needs | 100 | O | 2 | |
| ECCD 1013 | Appreciation of Natural Environment | 100 | O | 2 | |
| Completion of the Diploma level | 3200 | 32 | |||
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Duration
One Year (Two Semesters)
Medium of Instruction
Sinhala and English
Credits
32
Fee Structure
Course Fee:
Rs. 30,000.00
Application Fee:
Rs. 500.00
Awarding Ceremony Fee
Rs. 2,000.00
