Notes / 附註:
*APPLICANT PURSUING THIS COURSE WITH COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE FALLING AFTER 13 OCTOBER 2027 IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FROM CEF. / 申請人報讀於二零二七年十月十三日後開課的課程並不能申領基金發還款項。

Entry Requirements / 入學要求:
a) Level 2 in five subjects in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination including Chinese Language and English Language (no more than two Applied Learning subjects can be used in the application); or equivalent; or
b) Pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, plus five passes in HKCEE including Level 2/Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent; or
c) Satisfactory completion of the Yi Jin Diploma; or
d) Aged 21 or above.

Course Outline / 課程大綱:
Module 1 English Listening and Speaking (EN1180) (43 Hrs + 2 hrs listening test)
Module 2 Creative and Critical Thinking (GE1435) (43 Hrs + 2 hrs mid-term test)
Module 3 Self-Understanding and Interpersonal Communication (GE1307) (45 hrs)
Module 4 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (EC1000) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 5 Early Child Development I (EC1001) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 6 Early Language and Literacy Development (EC1002) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 7 Creativity, Play and Learning (EC1008) (45 hrs)
Module 8 English Reading and Writing (EN1190) (42 hrs + 1 hr mid-term test + 2 hrs exam)
Module 9 Nutrition and Healthcare for Young Children (EC1003) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 10 Early Child Development II (EC1004) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 11 Children with Diverse Needs and Social Environment I (EC1005) (42 hrs + 3 hrs Mid-Term Test)
Module 12 Early Childhood Curriculum and Programme Planning (EC1006) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 13 Observation and Assessment (EC1007)(45 hrs)
Module 14 Theory and Practice of Teaching and Learning Approaches in ECE (EC1009) (45 hrs)
Module 15 Project (EC1010) (45 hrs)
Module 16 Chinese Reading and Writing (CH1130) (43 hrs + 2 hrs exam)
Module 17 Information Technology and Multimedia Applications (CS1210) (45 hrs)
Module 18 Educational Management and Sustainable Development in Early Childhood Settings (EC2001) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 19 Creative Expressions for Young Children (EC2002) (45 hrs)
Module 20 Parental Involvement and Home-School Collaboration (EC2000) (45 hrs)
Module 21 Children with Diverse Needs and Social Environment II (EC2003) (42 hrs + 3 hrs mid-term test)
Module 22 Support Young Children with Diverse Needs and Their Families (EC2004) (42 hrs + 3 hrs mid-term test)
Module 23 Professionalism in Early Childhood Education (EC2005) (42 hrs + 3 hrs exam)
Module 24 Practicum (EC2006) (320 hrs)
Module 25 Understanding China (Self-study + 1 hr exam)
Module 26 Hong Kong in the Wider Constitutional Order (Self-study + 1 hr exam)
*The sequence of delivery may vary in different intakes.

CUSCS Exemption Policy:
- A module taken at CUSCS or elsewhere will be recognized as equivalent to a CUSCS module if it is comparable in objectives and learning outcomes as QF Level or academic standard, and provides the student with sufficient knowledge to pursue his/her study at CUSCS. The total no. of units^ exempted should not exceed 50% of the total amount of CUSCS programme studied.
^Applicable for full-time programmes.

Instructors' Qualifications / 導師資歷:
1. QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF WILL BE DRAWN FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, INDUSTRIES OR THE RELATED FIELDS, WITH A MASTER DEGREE OR ABOVE, AND 2. A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS’ TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT DISCIPLINES OR EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Assessment / 課程評核要求:
(A) Assessment Items and Their Weightings:
(1) Module 1: Assignment 20%; Listening test 30%; Presentation 20%; Class participation 10%; Panel discussion 20%
(2) Module 2: Mid-term test 10%; Assignment 40%; Project 40%; Class participation 10%
(3) Module 3: Assignment 30%; Presentation 30%; Class participation 10%; Role play 30%
(4) Module 4, 12, 18: Final exam 40%; Assignment 30%; Presentation 20%; Class participation 10%
(5) Module 5, 10: Final exam 30%; Assignment 30%; Presentation 20%; Project 10%; Class participation 10%
(6) Module 6, 9: Final exam 50%; Assignment 20%; Presentation 20%; Class participation 10%
(7) Module 7, 19: Assignment 50%; Presentation 40%; Class participation 10%
(8) Module 8: Final exam 30%; Mid-term test 10%; Assignment 50%; Class participation 10%
(9) Module 11, 21: Mid-term test 20%; Assignment 30%; Presentation 20%; Project 20%; Class participation 10%
(10) Module 13-14: Assignment 30%; Presentation 30%; Project 30%; Class participation 10%
(11) Module 15: Presentation 30%; Project 70%
(12) Module 16: Final exam 30%; Assignment 60%; Class participation 10%
(13) Module 17: Assignment 40%; Project 50%; Class participation 10%
(14) Module 20: Assignment 40%; Case studies 20%; Presentation 30%; Class participation 10%
(15) Module 22: Mid-term test 30%; Assignment 40%; Presentation 20%; Class participation 10%
(16) Module 23: Final exam 40%; Assignment 20%; Presentation 20%; Project 10%; Class participation 10%
(17) Module 24: Micro-teaching effectiveness 40%; Student’s Professional attitude 25%; Organizational appreciation and administrative ability 15%; Use of supervision & guidance 20%
(18) Module 25-26: Final exam 90%; Assignment 10%

(B) Completion Requirements and CEF Reimbursement Requirements:
1. at least 70% of the total contact hours of the CEF course; and
2. have passed the assessments (which is equivalent to 50%) of each course (refers to each module course);
3. have attained a cumulative GPA of at least 1.5.

Delivery Mode / 授課模式:
1313 hours + 30 hours (Exam) + 12 hours (Mid-term test) + 2 hours (Listening test); FT

Course Duration / 課時:
MIN: 24 MONTHS; MAX: 48 MONTHS

Effective Date / 課程生效日期:
14/10/2019

CEF Registration Invalid From / 基金課程登記失效日期:
14/10/2027