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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of

Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECEd) 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.

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Program Outcomes

The minimum standards for the BECEd program are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes:

  • Demonstrate a high level of content and pedagogical knowledge
  • Demonstrate appreciation for diversity
  • 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
  • Comprehensive understanding of child development theories and research
  • Ability to observe, assess, and respond to children’s individual developmental needs
  • Skill in creating environments that support holistic development
  • Understanding of curriculum models, approaches, and content areas
  • Ability to design play-based, integrated learning experiences
  • Skill in implementing a culturally responsive curriculum for diverse learners
  • Understanding of various assessment approaches in early childhood settings
  • Ability to use observation and appropriate assessment tools
  • Skill in adapting teaching strategies based on assessment data
  • Understanding of diverse learning needs and inclusive education principles
  • Ability to create inclusive learning environments
  • Skill in collaborating with specialists and families to address unique needs
  • Understanding of program management, ethics, and professional responsibilities
  • Ability to conduct research and make evidence-based decisions
  • Skill in building family or community partnerships and advocacy

These competencies can be assessed through a variety of methods, including the following:

  • First-Year Students: (foundational assessments) observation reports, case studies, and reflective journals focused on building theoretical knowledge
  • Second-Year Students: (applied assessments) thematic unit development, portfolio assessment creation, and simulations of inclusive practices
  • Third-Year Students: (field-based assessments) curriculum implementation in supervised settings, comprehensive child assessment projects, and action research proposals
  • Fourth-Year Students: (professional practice assessments) implementation of original curriculum in internship settings, data-driven instructional decision making, and leadership initiatives

Total Program Units: 164 units

General Education: 27 units
Professional Education Courses: 42 units
Specialization / Content Courses: 63 units
Special Topics: 3 units
Mandated Courses (PE & NSTP): 23 units
MC Required Courses (T101 & T102.2): 6 units

Standard Completion Time: 4 years

CHED Center for Development

The Department of Early Childhood Education is a designated Center for Excellence by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).  More Information >

Accreditation

This program has Level IV accreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU). More Information >

The following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are addressed by this program:

Potential Careers

The BECEd program is designed to prepare students for teaching and supporting young children’s development.  A broad range of employment opportunities is available by fulfilling the degree requirements. Completion of the appropriate program will qualify graduates for employment in government or private institutions.

CURRICULUM SUMMARY

CoursesUnits
General Education Courses27
  1. ARTA 1.0 (Art Appreciation)
  2. ETH 1.0 (Ethics)
  3. LWR 1.0 (Life and Works of Rizal)
  4. MMW 1.0 (Math in the Modern World)
  5. PCOM 1.0 (Purposive Communication)
  6. RPH 1.0 (Readings in Philippine History)
  7. STS 1.0 (Science, Technology, and Society)
  8. TCW 1.0 (The Contemporary World)
  9. UTS 1.0 (Understanding the Self)
General Education Elective Courses9
  1. GEE 1.1 (Nature, Culture, and Spirituality)
  2. GEE 2.1 (Gender-Responsive and Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Innovative Thinking)
  3. GEE 3.1 (Peace and Justice in the Church and Society)
National Service Training Program6
  1. NSTP 1.1
  2. NSTP 2.1
Physical Activity Towards Health and Fitness Courses8
  1. PATHF 1.0
  2. PATHF 2.0
  3. PATHF 3.0
  4. PATHF 4.0
MC Required Courses6
  1. T 101 (Biblical Foundation of Christian Faith)
  2. T 103 (Contemporary Moral Issues)
Core Professional Education Courses30
  1. ECED 101 The Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles
  2. ECED 102 The Teaching Profession
  3. ECED 104 Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching
  4. ECED 105 Assessment in Learning 1
  5. ECED 107 Assessment in Learning 2
  6. ECED 109 Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education
  7. ECED 110 Technology for Teaching and Learning 1
  8. ECED 115 Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum
  9. ECED 121 The Teacher and the Community, School Culture, and Organizational Leadership
  10. ECED 123 The Teacher and the School Curriculum
Specialization Courses63
  1. ECED 103 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
  2. ECED 106 Child Development
  3. ECED 108 Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education
  4. ECED 111 Content and Pedagogy in the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
  5. ECED 112 Creative Arts, Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
  6. ECED 113 Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Settings
  7. ECED 114 Children’s Literature
  8. ECED 116 Assessment of Children’s Development and Learning
  9. ECED 117 Literacy Development
  10. ECED 118 Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
  11. ECED 119 Technology for Teaching and Learning 2 – Instructional Technology in ECE
  12. ECED 120 Science in Early Childhood Education
  13. ECED 122 Numeracy Development
  14. ECED 124 Health, Nutrition, and Safety
  15. ECED 125 Guiding Children’s Behavior and Moral Development
  16. ECED 126 Infant and Toddler Programs
  17. ECED 127 Early Learning Environment
  18. ECED 131 Management of Early Childhood Education Programs
  19. ECED 132 Family, School, and Community Partnership
  20. ECED 133 Early Childhood Education Curriculum Models
  21. ECED 134 Research in Early Childhood Education
Special Topic3
  • ECED 130 Special Topic: Integrated Curriculum
 
Practicum12
  1. ECED 128 Field Study 1: Observations of Teaching-Learning in Actual School Environment
  2. ECED 129 Field Study 2: Participation and Teaching Assistantship
  3. ECED 135 Teaching Internship (6 units)
 
Total Number of Units164

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