Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Education is a Bachelor program taught at Africa University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 year(s)) options.

The Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Education (B.ECE (Hons)) at Africa University is an undergraduate full-time programme. It focuses on early childhood learning environments, theories of child development and learning, philosophical and psychological foundations, curriculum and instructional media, assessment in early childhood education, and related areas such as special needs and inclusion.

Students study modules including theories, foundations, assessment, research methods, and education curriculum, plus practical work through Early Childhood Practicum and a Project in Education. The programme is based at the Main Campus and has a duration of 3 year(s). Graduates are able to support early learning settings, observe and assess young children, provide parent education, support families through reciprocal relationships, and explain assessment goals and uses.

Modules

• Theories of Child Development and Learning in Early Childhood 1
• Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education
• Psychological Foundations of Early Childhood Education
• Special Needs Education in Early Childhood Education
• Instructional Media and Technology in Early Childhood Education
• Historical Foundations of Early Childhood Education
• Preschool and Infant School Curriculum
• Theories of Child Development and Learning in Early Childhood 2
• Assessment in Early Childhood Education
• Research Methods
• Early Childhood Education Science and Mathematics
• Social Sciences in Early Childhood Education

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Education at Africa University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Africa University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Africa University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Education Honours in Early Childhood Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To register for the Bachelor in Early Childhood Education Honours Degree Programme, a candidate must satisfy the usual entry requirements for an undergraduate degree as stipulated in the University registration rules. English and Mathematics (variable) at O’ Level are compulsory subjects and should normally have been obtained with a minimum grade “C”. In addition to the above, for admission to the Bachelor in Early Childhood Education Honours Degree Programme, an applicant must have a teaching certificate/diploma in either Pre-School or Infant Education or its equivalent recognized by the Africa University; and must have completed at least two (2) years of post-training educational experience recognised by the Africa University.

Please check detail of study units at https://africau.edu/program/bachelor-of-education-honours-in-early-childhood-education