Bachelor of
Early Childhood Education + Postgraduate Degree Diploma in Adventure Education
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education + Postgraduate Degree Diploma in Adventure Education (Ladderized program from Bachelor’s to PDD) is a four-year program. Specifically, this program provides students with fundamental understanding and application of the principles of early childhood care and education, as well as experience in the application of these principles. It progresses to an international qualification in Adventure Education with Camosun College of Victoria, Canada which will be validated as an integral part of the degree.
Why take up Early Childhood Education + Postgraduate Degree Diploma in Adventure Education at MC?
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education + Postgraduate Degree Diploma in Adventure Education (ladderized program from Bachelor’s to PDD) aims to educate individuals to become competent early childhood practitioners working with children from 0–8 years old in various early childhood settings, including the home, community, school, and workplace. It provides a focus on designing safe and meaningful adventure experiences that connect children with natural landscapes, facilitate experiential learning, and engage them in outdoor activities that range from active and challenging to quiet and reflective. The program builds educators’ knowledge and competencies to engage in diverse applications of adventure education.
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate high level of content and pedagogical knowledge
- Demonstrate appreciation for diversity, equality and inclusion
- Manifest collaborative skills
- Demonstrate innovative thinking
- Possess critical and problem-solving skills
- Advocate for children’s rights, equity, community, nationalism, and democratic ideas
- Pursue lifelong learning
- Identify and align the needs of participants with meaningful and effective adventure programming.
- Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of foundational theories, concepts and practices in adventure program design.
- Evaluate and adapt as practitioners in relation to intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics.
- Develop and implement ethical adventure programs with respect toward physical, social, environmental, emotional, and cultural aspects.
- Lead and facilitate intentionally designed adventure programs in a safe and professional manner.
What Will I Study?
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to develop the following key competencies:
- Apply foundational theories of early childhood development (0-8 years) across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains
- Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that integrate play-based approaches
- Implement diverse pedagogical strategies responsive to individual children’s needs, interests, and abilities
- Adapt teaching approaches for diverse learning contexts including indoor, outdoor, and adventure settings
- Facilitate safe, meaningful adventure experiences in both land-based and water-based environments
- Apply group facilitation techniques that foster positive interpersonal dynamics
- Design progressive adventure programs that balance challenge and support
- Demonstrate technical outdoor skills necessary for leading adventure activities
- Create learning environments that respect diversity, promote equality, and ensure inclusion
- Identify and respond appropriately to the needs of children with diverse abilities
- Implement differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and developmental needs
- Foster culturally responsive teaching approaches that honor diverse family backgrounds
- Engage in ongoing critical reflection to improve professional practice
- Apply ethical decision-making in educational and adventure programming
- Demonstrate professional accountability and responsibility
- Pursue continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- Develop integrated curriculum approaches that connect early childhood education with adventure education principles
- Design, implement, and evaluate early childhood and adventure education programs
- Create safe, stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors
- Apply risk management principles to ensure physical and emotional safety
- Conduct action research related to early childhood and adventure education
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving approaches to educational challenges
- Evaluate research and evidence to inform practice
- Contribute to the knowledge base in the fields of early childhood and adventure education
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and communities
- Communicate effectively across diverse contexts and stakeholders
- Advocate for children’s rights, quality education, and access to nature
- Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
- Foster children’s connection with and respect for natural environments
- Integrate ecological awareness into educational programming
- Promote sustainable practices within educational settings
- Apply principles of place-based education
This dual awards program is jointly offered by Miriam College and Camosun College, Victoria British Columbia, Canada
Career Paths
Graduates of this program may venture on careers in a variety of sectors such as education, counseling, business or recreation in leadership or program design roles. The program is designed to prepare students for teaching and supporting young children’s development. It will prepare educators in bringing outdoor and adventure-based learning opportunities to those they serve in their distinct context/settings. A broad range of employment opportunities are available by fulfilling the degree requirements. Completion of the appropriate program will qualify graduates for employment in government or private institutions.
Activities
Meet the Faculty
Marie Rose A. Yuzon, MAEd, LPT, MADE
Associate Professor
MA in Basic Education major in Preschool Ed, Ateneo de Manila University
MA Designing Education, Goldsmiths University of London
Early Childhood Education
April Easter U. Macan, MFLCD
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Family Life and Child Development, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Development, Family Education
Michelle T. Banzon-Godoy, M.Ed.
Master of Education with a major in E-Learning, Miriam College
E-Learning
Joyce T. Bruno, M.Ed, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
Masters in Early Childhood Education, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education
Mark Kenneth S. Camiling, MAEd
Sr. Lecturer
MA Education (Health Education), UP Diliman
Doctor of Philosophy in International Development (Education and Human Resource Development, Nagoya University, (candidate)
Health Education, Research
Evalyn Hizon, Ph.D.
Professorial Lecturer
Masters in Home Economics, UP Diliman
PHD in Philippine Studies Major in Psychology, Anthropology and Social Work, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Education, Family Life and Child Development
Clarissa Carmelita M. Ligon, Ph.D., LPT
Associate Professor
MA in Special Education, De La Salle University Taft
Ph.D in Family Studies, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Family Studies, Teacher Training
Ryan M. Noleal, LPT, MAEd, MLST
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum Studies), University of the Philippines
Master in Learning Sciences and Technology, University of Sydney
Learning Design, Curriculum Studies, Science Teaching
Geraldine C. Oris, MA, RPsy, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
MA Developmental Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
PhD (Candidate) in Education major in Curriculum Studies, UP Diliman
Early Childhood Education
Cristina Rowena S. Padilla, MA, LPT
Sr. Lecturer
MA in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Ph.D. (ongoing)
Literacy, Special and Inclusive Education
Bettina Ramos-Luciano,
Sr. Lecturer
Master of Education major in Curriculum and Teaching
Katherine Joy N. Santos, MGC, RGC
Sr. Lecturer
Master in Guidance and Counseling, Miriam College
Foundations of Guidance and Early Childhood Guidance and Counseling
Ramona Magdalena F. Victoria, MA Ed
Sr. Lecturer
Master in Education major in Childhood Education, Miriam College
Early Childhood Education
Maria Leonor G. Yap, MA
Sr. Lecturer
Masters of Family Life and Child Development, University of the Philippines, Diliman
Child Development
