Bachelor of Education(Early Childhood Development & Education) with IT
About the Programme
The programme promotes discovery, dissemination and advancement of knowledge through teaching, early assessment and intervention in the area of early childhood development and education in an inclusive approach. It is based on the understanding that children’s abilities should be identified early in life through suitable assessment and nurtured in a secure, caring and stimulating environment that facilities realization of individual’s full potential
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the programme, a candidate must satisfy the university entry requirements i.e. a minimum Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE or have two Principal Passes at KACE/EAACE or a Diploma Certificate in ECDE from KNEC or a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall be four (4) academic years.
Degree Structure
The program shall follow the Maseno University approved requirements for undergraduate studies. In addition, students will also undertake a Practicum and teaching practice in an Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Centre.
Programme Courses
Year 1, Semester 1
| ECE 101: | Historical, Philosophical and Sociological foundations |
| ECE 103: | Child Development |
| ECE 105: | Child Nutrition and Healthcare |
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ECE 107: |
Communication Strategies in Early Childhood Education |
| UCI 101: | Foundations of Information Technology |
| UCI 103: | Word processing and Design of Presentations |
| EPY 110: |
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
Year 1, Semester 2
| ECE 102: |
Child Psychology |
| ECE 104: | Music, Dance and Drama Activities |
| ECE 106: | Physical and Psychomotor Activities |
| ECE 108: | Life Skills in ECDE |
| ESE 102: | Introduction to Sign Language |
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ESE 104: |
Introduction to Braille Communication |
| EMA 111: | Environmental Education |
| UCI 102: |
Computer Communications Techniques |
| UCI 104: | Data Manipulation and Analysis Using Spreadsheets |
| PHT 112: | HIV and AIDS Determinants Prevention and Management |
Year 2, Semester 1
| ECE 201: | Mathematics Activities |
| ECE 203: | Social Studies and Environmental Activities |
| ECE 205: | Art and Craft Activities |
| EDF 211: | History of Education |
| ECT 210: | General Methods of Teaching |
| UCI 201 | The Internet and Worldwide Web |
| UCI 203: | Desktop Publishing Techniques |
And one elective from the following list:
| ECE 207: | Christian Religious Education Activities |
| ECE 209: | Islamic Religious Education Activities |
| ECE 211: | Hindu Religious Education Activities |
Year 2, Semester 2
| ECE 202: | Science Activities |
| ECE 204: | Language Activities |
| ECE 206: | Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education |
| ECE 208: | Quality Assurance in Early Childhood Education |
| ECE 210: | Curriculum Development in ECDE |
| ESE 204: | Introduction to Inclusive Education |
| EDF 210: | Philosophy of Education |
| ECT 211: | Educational Media and Resources |
| ECT 212: | Curriculum Development |
| UCI 202: | Computer Based Information Systems |
| UCI 204: | Relational Database Management Systems |
Year 3, Semester 1
| ECE 301: | Methods of Teaching Language and Literary Activities |
| ECE 303: | Methods of Teaching Arts and Craft Activities |
| ECE 305: | Methods of Teaching Science Activities |
| ECE 307: | Methods of Teaching Mathematics Activities |
| ECE 309: | Methods of Teaching Physical and Psychomotor Activities |
| EPY 310: | Human Growth and Development |
| UCI 301: | Management of Information Technology Projects |
| UCI 303: | Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications |
Year 3, Semester 2
| ECE 302: | Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Environmental Activities |
| ECE 304: | Methods of Teaching Life Skills in ECDE |
| ECE 306: | Methods of Teaching Music, Dance and Drama Activities |
| ECE 314: | Individualized Education Programme in ECDE |
| ESE 304: | Introduction to Research in Education |
| ECT 360: | Human Behaviour, Learning, Guidance and Counselling |
| UCI 302: | Educational Technology |
| UCI 304: | Electronic Commerce |
| ECE 313: | Statistical Analysis using SPSS |
Practicum / Attachment
And one Elective from the following list
| ECE 308: | Methods of Teaching Christian Religious Education Activities |
| ECE 310: | Methods of Teaching Islamic Religious Education Activities |
| ECE 312: | Methods of Teaching Hindu Religious Education Activities |
Year 4, Semester 1
| ECE 401: | Child Rights, Policy Issues, and Legislation in ECDE |
| ECE 403: | Guidance and Counseling in ECDE |
| ECE 405: | Assessment and Intervention in ECDE |
| EPY 410: | Educational tests, measurements and evaluation |
| EDF 410: | Sociology of Education and Comparative Education |
| EMA 411: | Educational Management and Administration |
| UCI 401: | Social and Professional Issues in IT |
| UCI 403: | Information Assurance and Security |
Year 4, Semester 1
| ESE 402: | Management of Inclusive Education Programme |
| ECE 406: |
Behavior Management in Early Childhood Development and Education |
| ECE 408: | Contemporary Issues and Trends in ECDE |
| ECT 390: | Teaching Practice |
| EMA 412: | Planning and Economics of Education |
| UCI 402: | Human Computer Interaction |
| UCI 404: | Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs |