Programme Outline

S/N Topic Covered

1 Objective of PDP(E)

2 Eligibility Criteria

3 Programme Structure

4 Programme Milestones

5 Nomination Process

6 Q&A Session

Objectives of PDP(E)

Retain good educarers

Developeducarers to

perform larger job roles

Provide a structured

programme for career

development

Help educarersto attain relevant

qualifications to teach children of

a wider age group

PDP(E) at a Glance

Prepares educarersto take on larger job

roles through a structured career

progression pathway

- Variety of Professional

Development opportunities-Flexibility to

complete programmemilestones within 3

years

$12,000 bond-free cash award for

completing programme & service

milestones

Strong partnership between operators, educarers and ECDA

What it is What it does What it offers What it requires

Eligibility Criteria

Have at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience in the early childhood sector (Based on the date of the first relevant qualification attained)

Be currently employed in a pre-school registered or licensed with ECDA

Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident EY1/EY2/L1 Educarer

Be nominated by your current operator

Have met the competencies and skills of Infant/Toddler Educarer or Beginning Educarer as described in the Skills Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education

How was the construct of PDP(E) formed?

Useful and Relevant to

educarer’s work

Cater to areas of interest

Preferred Mode of Learning

Programme Structure

PDP participants must complete the stipulated programme milestones and remain employed in their nominating organisations during the course of the PDP and for at least six months after the end of each PDP year in order to receive the cash award.

Total of 180h over 3 years

Year 2Jul 18- Jun 19

$4,000

Year 3Jul 19- Jun 20

$5,000

Year 1Jul 17-Jun 18

$3,000

ProgrammeMilestones

No. of CPD Hours to Fulfill

Min. 40h in Year 2

Min. 40h in Year 1

CPD Activities

Core Training in Year 1 3Rs Educarers Resource (14h)

Choice and Flexibility in other CPD activities• Communities of Practice • Showcase of Learning• Electives

(166h)

Programme Milestones - Compulsory Core Training*Course Title • Respectful, Responsive and Reciprocal (3Rs) Interactions with Infants and Toddlers

Outcomes• Understand the importance of early relationships & attachments, and how they

influence children’s development

• Apply the 3Rs strategies in your daily interactions and relationships with children to provide meaningful learning experiences

• Be equipped to guide/support your fellow educarers in implementing the 3Rs strategies in their practice

Duration and Training Delivery• 2-full day, 14 hours, face-to-face, hands-on classroom based learning

Complimentary Resources • All participants will receive a complimentary resource package which includes a

learners’ guide and video*Compulsory for all and must be

completed in Year 1 of programmeOnly basic competency in reading and writing in English required!

Programme Milestones

Communities of Practice (CoP) Showcase of Learning

Electives (Courses & Projects)

Teacher Training

Programme Modules

CPD Courses

ProjectsGroup presentations

Can take the form of online sharing

Exchange of new ideas and best practices

Simple documentati

on – e.g. photo/video

journal albums

Share experiences

and knowledge with other educarers

Discuss 3Rs, explore

solutions and ideas for

work

Choose to complete any one of the following, or more than one if you wish to!

Programme Milestones- Electives

Teacher Training Programme Modules

Module Registration period Class dates Institution

CET-DECCE-T pre-requisite modules

Minimum entry requirement: L1 LON

About 3 months before class Apr/Oct Ngee Ann Polytechnic

About 3 months before class Apr/Oct Temasek Polytechnic

ACECCE pre-requisite modules

Minimum entry requirement: EY2 LON

About 2 months before class TBC SEED Institute or KLC II

ACEY pre-requisite modules

Minimum entry requirement: EY1 LON

About 2 months before class TBC SEED Institute or KLC II

ACEY top-up modules

Minimum entry requirement: L1 LON

TBC TBC SEED Institute

Programme Milestones

• Both ECDA and in-house CPD courses, as well as senior infant educarer workshops can be considered

• The ECDA CPD Prospectus is updated quarterly, and provides information on CPD courses for Educarers

Existing CPD courses

Programme Milestones

Projects

INNOVATION PROJECTSTo improve the quality of pre-

school programmes and teaching-learning practices and foster a

culture of innovation and reflective practices.

Maximum grant amount: $4,000

PRACTITIONER INQUIRY

To engage practitioners in conducting inquiry.

Maximum grant amount: $1,000

CENTRE-INITIATED PROJECTS*

Focus on building and enhancing teacher capacity

*Can be conducted in various Mother Tongue languages

It is not necessary for participants to lead in the Project, they may be team members

Example of how to complete Programme MilestonesYear 1

• Compulsory Training3Rs Educarer Resource Training (14 hrs)

• Electives o CPD courses x 4 (56

hrs)o Centre-initiated

project (e.g. 15 hrs)

85 hours

Year 2

• Communities of Practice (CoP)Sharing of Implemented Strategies Within the Centre/ Sector (e.g. 30 hrs)

• Electives o Centre-initiated project

(e.g. 15 hrs)o CPD courses (14 hrs)

59 hours

Year 3

• Showcase of Learning (e.g. 40 hrs)

40 hours

Programme Milestone

Compulsory Component in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 2

At least 180 hours of PD over 3 years of PDP(E)

Example of how to complete Programme MilestonesYear 1

• Compulsory Training3Rs Educarer Resource Training (14 hrs)

• Electiveso CPD courses x 2

(28 hrs)

40 hours

Year 2

• Electives o Innovation Projects

(e.g. 20 hrs)o CPD course x 4

(49 hrs)

69 hours

Year 3

• Electives ACEY Pre-requisite modules (75 hrs)

75 hours

Programme Milestonel

Compulsory Component in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 2

At least 180 hours of PD over 3 years of PDP(E)

Example of how to complete Programme MilestonesYear 1

• Compulsory Training3Rs EducarerResource Training (14 hrs)

• Electives CPD courses x 2(28 hrs)

42 hours

Year 2

• Showcase of Learning (e.g. 40 hrs)

40 hours

Year 3

• Electiveso ACEY top-up module x 1

(30 hrs)o CPD course x 1 (14 hrs)

• Electiveso ACEY top-up module x 1

(40 hrs)o Centre-initiated project

(e.g. 15 hrs)

99 hours

Programme Milestone

Compulsory Component in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 1

At least 40 hours fulfilled in Year 2

At least 180 hours of PD over 3 years of PDP(E)

What can educarers look forward to?

Diversity of PD opportunities that you may attend in a language that

you are more comfortable with

Flexibility to choose area(s) and learning styles that you are

interested in

Complete programme milestones at your preferred pace

Annual cash awards totaling $12,000

What can operators look forward to?

Educarers who are prepared to take on larger job roles in your

centre

A chance for your educarers to take a step closer to attain a

qualification to work with a wider age group of children

Educarers can apply their learning in their centres and with fellow

educarers

Nomination Process

• Visit https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Pages/ECDA-PDP.aspx• Download nomination form

• Submit completed nomination form and supporting documents to ecda_pp@ecda.gov.sg before 12 May 2017

NOMINATIONCLOSES ON

SESSION

How many educarers can a centre nominate?

• There is no limit to the number of nominations! Organisations are encouraged to nominate as many educarers as they identify as being suitable

Does PDP(E) provide a certification?

• Designed based on skills deepening rather than providing formal qualification and certification

• Receive a “Statement of Attainment” and be exempted from modules when you complete pre-requisite modules and subsequently enrol for the full qualification

• Be certified to teach children aged 2 months to 3 years old upon completing the ACEY top-up modules.

Can Mother Tongue language educarers be nominated?

• Yes, all educarers who met the eligibility criteria can apply for PDP(E)

• Compulsory Core Training is conducted in English, educarers who are minimally competent in reading and writing in English will be able to complete the training. A CL class will be offered if there are at least 20 CL educarers on PDP(E).

• Community of Practice discussions and Showcase of Learning can be conducted in Mother Tongue languages as well

Is there an assignment component for the compulsory core training?

• Yes, there is an assignment component for the compulsory core training to assess participant’s understanding and application of the course content.

• Assignment designed so that it can be completed with basic reading and writing skills in English

What funding are available?

• The compulsory core training, CPD courses and the teacher training programme modules will be subsidised by ECDA or SSG funding.

• For innovation and Practitioner Inquiry Grant projects, participating preschools will receive funding from ECDA to support the project implementation.

• Support will be provided to participants during their journey on PDP.

What if participants leave their organisations midway through?

• Participants will not be eligible for the cash awards for the year of the programme they are on, and they will also not be allowed to be nominated for PDP(E) a second time by the organisation they are newly employed with.

• All participants will only be allowed to be part of PDP(E) once.

• ECDA will provide support to participants to address any concerns along the way so that PDP can be manageable and enjoyable.

Is there any penalty for not completing the programme?

• No, there is no penalty if participants do not complete programme or service milestones.

• However, Participants will not be able to receive the year’s cash award, and they will be withdrawn from the programme.