Diploma in Education

The aim of this programme is to provide learners with broad-based knowledge and skills related to education developments, best practices, theories, technology, and pedagogical content knowledge in teaching and learning for prospective teachers involved at the preschool and primary school levels.

Learners are expected to develop good pedagogical skills in classroom teaching and learning environments with an emphasis on practical methodologies, content, general pedagogy, and instructional technology needed to excel in a 21st century and IR 4.0 learning context.

The Diploma in Education programme prepares learners to apply broad-based knowledge of teaching and learning, higher order thinking, and reasoning skills in varied educational settings. This course equips learners with mastery in pedagogical content knowledge, incorporates soft- skill development and helps the learner contribute professionally in different learning environment.

In addition, learners are expected to acquire classroom management and leadership skills besides being trained in student counselling and guidance of young children.

SUBJECTS

• DEDU 1103 History and Philosophy of Education
• DEDU 1023 Psychology of Education
• DEDU 1013 Theories and Practice of Teaching and Learning
• DEDU 1033 Computer literacy skills
• DEDU 1073 Curriculum Planning
• DEDU 1043 Child and Adolescent development
• DEDU 1093 Mental Health and Group Dynamics
• DEDU 1102 Study skills
• DEDU 1063 Teaching Language Arts
• DEDU 2063 Instructional Design
• DEDU 2033 Teaching with Technology
• DEDU 2023 Social studies and Environmental Studies
• DEDU 2073 Sociology of Education
• DEDU2103 Teaching Methods and Strategies
• DEDU 2093 Effective Classroom Management
• DEDU 2043 Teaching Technical and Vocational Education
• DEDU 2013 Mathematics and Science skills
• DEDU 3013 Educational Assessment
• DEDU 3033 Educational Management and Leadership
• DEDU 3053 Development of Malaysian Education
• DEDU 3023 Professional Development
• DEDU 3043 Critical Thinking