Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Catering for Diverse Needs of Young Children | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | CWP005 |
| Mode of Study | Part-time |
| Duration | 5 full days (Saturdays) |
| Venue | North Point Study Centre |
| Programme Leader | Dr Choi Ka Man Carmen |
| Programme Enquiries | Miss Yim 2948 6790 |
Programme Aims
On completion of this programme, participants will be able to:
- identify the effects of biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors on individual differences and characteristics of young children with diverse needs, including children with special needs or at risk of developmental delay.
- apply necessary knowledge and skills in providing a fair and supportive learning environment to all young children with diverse needs.
- design and implement appropriate curriculum in order to accommodate the needs of all young children in a diverse pre-primary classroom.
- adopt a wide range of learning and teaching strategies for young children with diverse needs.
- employ varied and appropriate assessment techniques to evaluate and monitor the progress of young children with diverse needs.
- collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (e.g., psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, and social workers) and utilise the resources of various services in the community to meet the diverse needs of young children.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of one 3-credit-point course with a total of 39 hours.
The course aims at empowering early childhood practitioners to become effective, efficient and creative personnel for inclusive education in early childhood settings. It:
- provides participants with contemporary knowledge and skills to cater for the diverse learning needs of young children.
- identify the effects of various factors on individual differences and characteristics of young children with diverse needs.
- design and implement appropriate curriculum in order to accommodate the needs of all young children and to provide a fair and supportive environment in diverse preschool settings.
- adopt a wide range of learning and teaching strategies and employ varied and appropriate assessment techniques to evaluate and monitor the progress of young children with diverse needs.
- collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other professionals, and
- utilise the resources of various services in the community to meet the diverse needs of young children.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese (Cantonese) and will be supplemented by English where appropriate.
Programme Duration
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 February 2025 (Saturday); 15 February 2025 (Saturday); 1 March 2025 (Saturday); 8 March 2025 (Saturday); 22 March 2025 (Saturday) |
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants should be:
- in-service teachers from pre-primary settings; and
- recommended by school principals.
Award
To be awarded a Certificate of Completion, participants must obtain a pass in all assessment tasks required and successfully fulfill the attendance and/or assessment requirements as stipulated by the programme.
Other Information
This Government-funded programme is recognised by the Education Bureau (EDB) in relation to “Catering for Students with Developmental Needs”. For details, please refer to EDB Circular No. 8/2018 and EDB Circular Memorandum No.17/2022.
Participants who complete our PDPs are eligible to apply for credit transfer if they enroll in our postgraduate programmes. Their applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Remarks: Each school can recommend more than one teacher.
