Bachelor of Early Childhood Development (Early Childhood Development) Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)
What is Early Childhood Development?
Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight. Traditionally, this is up to the equivalent of third grade. ECE is described as an important period in child development.
Programme Structure
LEVEL 100: Semester 1 (15-18 credits)
EFP 100: Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 credits)
COM161E: Communication and Academic literacy Skills 1(3 credits)
ICT 121E: Computer Skills Fundamentals 1(2 credits)
EPP201: Introduction to Art, Craft and Design in Education (4 credits)
EPI228: Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
LEVEL 100: Semester 2 (15-18 credits)
FCS103: Prenatal and early childhood development (3 credits)
ICT 122: Computer Skills Fundamentals 2 (2 credits)
COM 162E: Communication and Academic literacy Skills 2 (3 credits)
EPI229: Theories and Principles of Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
ECD100: Health and Safety of Young Children (3 credits)
LEVEL 200: Semester 1 (15-18 credits)
ECD200: Language Development and Literacy In Early Childhood (3 credits)
ECD201: Early Childhood Education for Environmental Sustainable Development (3 credits)
ECD202: Play and Creativity in Early Childhood (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
Optional Courses (choose one):
EFA100: School Organisations (3 credits)
EFS250: Diagnostic Teaching in Basic Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties (3 credits)
FCS102: Introductory nutrition (3 credits)
EPI 224: Foundations of Environmental Education (3 credits)
EPP 301: Arts, Methods and Materials for the Classroom Teacher (3 credits)
EPE 316: Assessment in Primary Schools (3 credits)
LEVEL 200: Semester 2 (15-18 credits)
ECD203: Manipulation and Discovery in Science and Social Science (3 credits)
ECD204: Concepts of Early Numeracy and Mathematics (3 credits)
ECD205: Behaviour Problems and Guiding Young Children (3 credits)
FCS210: Foundations of Food Preparations (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
Teaching Practice II – ETP 200 (15 credits)
LEVEL300: Semester 1 (15-18 credits)
EPE 319: ICT Applications in Schools (3 credits)
EPI 320: Learning Experiences and Material Development (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
Optional Courses (choose one):
EPE211 OR EPE212: Language across the Curriculum OR Introduction to Language Arts (3 credits)
EPP217: Introduction to Philosophy of Music Education and Fundamentals of Music (3 credits)
EFS 251: Remediation Techniques in School Subjects with Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
EPL 411: Teaching Reading in Primary Schools (3 credits)
EPL 414: Literature for Primary Schools (3 credits)
LEVEL300: Semester 2 (15-18 credits)
ECD 303: Learning Through Play (3 credits)
EPI 321: Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
LME 304: Early Intervention Programmes for Young Children (3 credits)
EFS 242: Educational Data Management (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
Teaching Practice II – ETP 300 (XXX credits)
LEVEL400: Semester 1 (15-18 credits)
ECD400: Child Protection, Advocacy and Children’s’ Rights (3 credits)
ECD 403: Music, Movement and Drama (3 credits)
EPE442: Research Project (3 credits)
GEC247: HIV/Aids Education Prevention and Control (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
LEVEL400: Semester 2 (15-18 credits)
ECD 402: Culture and Indigenous Knowledge in ECE (3 credits)
ECD 404: Guidance and Counselling in ECE (3 credits)
EPI 431: Management of Early Childhood Programmes (3 credits)
EPI 432: Contemporary Issues In Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
1 Elective Course (3 credits)
Optional Courses (choose one):
DSW105: Social Services with Families and Children
FCS304: Meal Management (3 credits)
ECD 405: Child Study (3 credits)
EPS 300: Culture and Citizenship Education (3 credits)
Teaching Practice II – ETP 400 (15credits)