PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGIES

4 Weeks Education & Training
Short Courses Language of Delivery : English
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  • 1 - WEEK 1 - PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 2026

    Topic Outcomes

    What You Will Learn

    1. Preschool curriculum 2026 based on Rukun Negara and National Philosophy of Education
    2. The SEVEN Competencies in the Preschool Curriculum
    3. Teaching-learning methods proposed in the Preschool Curriculum
    4. Principles of assessment suggested in the Preschool Curriculum
    5. Time allotted for subjects taught
    6. Content standards and learning standards in English language
  • 2 - WEEK 2 - TEACHING METHODS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

    Topic Outcomes

    What You Will Learn:
    1. Differentiate between teacher-centred and child-centred strategies
    2. Describe whole-group, circle-time and small group teaching strategies
    3. Compare one-to-one teaching strategies and differentiated teaching
    4. Discuss how role-playing and story-telling is used in the classroom
    5. Explain how to teach children to be better problem solvers
    6. Demonstrate how songs, games and show-and-tell can be used in the
    classroom

  • 3 - WEEK 3 - PLAY, the THE THEMATIC APPROACH and the PROJECT METHOD

    Topic Outcomes

    What You Will Learn

    • Explain the issue of academic and play-based approach
    • Identify the types of play and importance
    • Compare indoor and outdoor play
    • Explain the thematic approach and its benefits
    • Create a thematic unit
    • Explain the project method for children
    • List the benefits of the project method
    • Show how to implement the project method
  • 4 - WEEK 4 - PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING

    Topic Outcomes

    Upon completion of this Topic, you should be able to:

    • Why planning to teach is important
    • Planning for the year, month and week
    • Importance of a daily lesson plan
    • Components of a lesson plan for preschool
    • The steps in creating a lesson plan

What is the Module About

The module examines the National Preschool Curriculum (KSPK-2025) focusing on what is to be taught emphasising literacy, numeracy, science and the social studies. It demonstrates how to create an inclusive and play-based environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and critical thinking. It also includes techniques in lesson planning incorporating the adoption of diverse teaching strategies that makes learning fun and engaging while supporting the child’s holistic growth.

1 - Explain the National Preschool Curriculum (KSPK-2025)
2 - Apply the thematic approach in the classroom
3 - Analyse the role of play in the preschool curriculum
4 - Plan effective teaching methods in the preschool classroom
You are required to complete all the learning activities provided in this course. Assessments are given to evaluate your achievement of the Course Learning Outcomes. You are able to download a Certificate of Achievement/Certificate of Completion upon completion of all requisite learning materials and passing the prescribed assessments.
  • 1 - Certificate of Achievement


    Completion of:

    • Course notes/readings
    • Formal course assessment- Multiple Choice Questions/Self assessment 
  • 2 - Certificate of Completion

    Completion of:

    • Course notes/readings 
    • Course learning activities

What’s included

  • 4 Topics
  • Certificate
  • 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Fully Online, Self-paced & Subscription-based
  • 4 Weeks Duration