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Course Information
As the demand for skilled and certified early childhood educator adept at SEN reaches an all-time high, Asian College of Teachers offers an advanced online course - Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood and Special Education, specially designed for aspiring and working professionals in the field of teaching. To better prepare and meet the teaching and training needs of the professionals, the program delivers interdisciplinary preparation in the early childhood sector emphasising special education. Instructed and guided by expert trainers, you will learn the ways to effectively teach children with varied abilities after the successful completion of this advanced program meant for teachers in both general and inclusive classrooms between grades 1 and 5.
With a curriculum designed by the best in the field, this course aims to link pedagogical theory and practice so that trainees are able to work collaboratively in delivering a quality education to children in both general and inclusive settings. The course particularly stresses on the diverse aspects of special education in early childhood setting. You will grow an understanding regarding children with special needs and /or disabilities which will broaden your knowledge of inclusion and diversity in the early years and enable you to come up with effective strategies to teach them. Studies on early childhood pedagogical strategies suggest that 21 st century educators need to be sensitive to the unique needs of children and provide resources that run parallel with those needs which will kindle thinking in young learners and aid in their learning.
Eligibility
Online colleges have made higher education more accessible than ever before. This is great news for you because earning a college degree is one of the best ways to advance your career. Asian College of Teachers' Learning experiences are tailored to your schedule. Every subject is designed keeping adult learners in mind and offers a flexible timetable to suit almost every lifestyle. Students are increasingly turning to online learning as a viable alternative to on-campus study. It could allow you to study abroad remotely, at a university not in your home country!
Every adult learner’s background and profile are different, and we address cases individually. Contact us to get your questions answered directly. Then, you will be ready to apply for admission. Please note that Asian College of Teachers does not provide visa and immigration services, because all our distance learning degree programs can be completed at home.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood Studies and Special Education is open to students from all disciplines
- Recognised Bachelor Degree in any field or equivalent level
- Life Experience and prior learning credits are available
- English Level – IELTS Level 5.0 or High School study of all subjects in English or at least 55% marks in English in your High School is desired
- Knowledge of Internet and browsing, MS Word and Online Research Skill is desired
Curriculum and Credits
- Foundation (10 credits)
- Psychology and Characteristics of Learners
- Conducting Accurate Internet Research
- Core (30 credits)
- Developing, Planning & Designing learning Environment
- Digital literacy – 21st Century Classroom
- Assessment & Evaluation in Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavioral Management – Social and Emotional Competence of Learners
- Introduction to Education Research
- Specializations (20 credits)
- Early Childhood Studies – Fundamentals
- Teaching and Learning in Early Years
- Inclusive Classroom Strategies I
- Inclusive Classroom Strategies II
- Capstone Project (30 credits) - Choose 1
- Prepare a paper on any one topic of by attending a one live online webinar from ACT – 5000 words
- Attend any seminar in Education in your region and create a reflective paper on the same – 5000 words
- Research Paper – Creating a Supportive Inclusive Learning Environment for pre-primary learners – 5000 words
All our Master’s programs under Faculty of Education have four distinct parts:
- Part One – Foundation Course which comprises of 10 credits and 2 Subjects
- Part Two – Core Program comes with 30 credits and 6 Subjects
- Part Three – Specialization of Subjects comes with 20 credits divided into 4 Specialized Subjects
- Part Four – Capstone Project which is a reflective research work comprises of 30 credits
To receive a Master’s degree, the student must achieve the following:
- Complete and successfully pass Foundation, Core and Specialization as prescribed in the program specification.
- Obtain a score of 50% and above to satisfactorily pass each subject
- Complete the full program of study in a minimum duration of 12 months, and a maximum duration of up to 24 months. However, those unable to complete the program within the stipulated time will be given a grace period of 1 year and the student would be required to pay a maintenance bench fee to finish his/her degree within that grace period.
- Students can attend 6 Live Online Webinar Sessions during the entire program from expert teachers at no additional cost.
Fees Structure
Here we present different payment options available. Payments can be made via Online Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal or Cash at our Global Centers.
| Country | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| If Paying from USA or paying in USD | USD | 2800 |
| If Paying from UK or EU | GBP | 2400 |
| If Paying in Asia | THB | 100000 |
| If Paying in India | INR | 2,10,000 |
Fees include all: Program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma and transcript. Courier charges apply for Diploma and Transcript dispatch to your country. Certificate Notary and Apostille charges are separate. Please check with your admission adviser for more details.
Degree and Transcript are issued by a reputed international university and a program participation letter is given by Asian College of Teachers.
Certification
- The Master’s degree will be conferred by a reputed international university.
- Students will also receive a letter of Completion from Asian College of Teachers (ACT).
Career Opportunities
Getting a Master’s certification in Early Childhood & Special Education is sure to boost and develop your theoretical and practical skills to enable you cultivate a rich learning atmosphere for special learners and make a difference in their lives. If you are passionate about teaching young children and keen to work with them for a career, considering this program will be your best bet.
The successful completion of this advanced degree will open up several opportunities for you to work in the field of early childhood teaching in regular as well as inclusive settings. You can opt to teach in public and private schools in elementary sections or choose to be associated with the curriculum development, and/or even be involved with an institution’s administrative wing.
If you are wondering, what can you do with a master’s in ECC and special education outside of the classroom, the answer lies in the fact that while most individuals pursuing an online Master’s degree in early childhood and special education goes on to work as a teacher in an inclusive classroom or become shadow teachers, there are actually a whole lot of opportunities in institutes as well that focuses on educating children with disabilities.
You can expect:
- competitive salaries
- work flexibility
- advancement options
This degree will widen your career prospects in areas like:
- an administrator of a day care or preschool facility
- performing leadership roles
- Childcare and preschool administrators take on managerial roles within the facility etc.
Scholarships
Asian College of Teachers offers tuition scholarships and financial aid for its online learning degree programs. The tuition scholarship fund for distance learning degree programs will be granted depending on the policy and the Dean’s office from time to time. Upon request, ACT may offer you: Academic Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Creative Scholarships and Community Service Scholarship
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I was looking for a master’s to enhance my teaching career as well as gain an internationally recognised degree that’s affordable, flexible and manageable when I chanced upon Asian College of Teachers. I really enjoyed this program.This program is tailored in a way that suited me perfectly. I am a high school teacher and with this flexible program I was able to complete all the assignments at my own time and pace. The staff at ACT and EIU were especially helpful and they guided me through the program. I am indeed indebted to ACT, EIU and the staff for giving me this learning opportunity, assistance and support to earn myself a master’s degree while I was working!
I have completed my PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL and continued my Master's with specialization in Educational Administration with ACT and EIU. My learning experiences with ACT have been phenomenal. I have been well guided by my instructors at all times and it has been a pleasure to be an alumni of this institute. After my PG Diploma I was appointed as an English teacher at a school I have been trying for many years and within 3 years of working I was promoted to the Head of the English Department as soon as I completed my Master's. The knowledge I have gained through these programs have been very helpful in my career and my creativity as a teacher and now a team leader. I am planning to continue my Doctorate at the same institute but still looking for guidance as to which field to take... But will start very soon.
It was a great experience taking up this course. Initially, I was skeptical about taking the course given my situation having a one year old kid to take care of along with my household chores and office work. When I started this course, I was not even sure if I would be able to make it. But then the course materials were very easy to follow and with the feedback on each assignment given by the course instructor I was able to complete the course with a first class grade. This course was structured very well and real time examples in each module helped me understand things better. For an aspiring teacher like me, this course was really useful. It helped me understand the future of education and teaching.
My learning experience in ACT/European International University has been excellent. The skills from this course are really valuable, it was great to be part of this course. I plan to complete Master of Arts in Education with SEND soon with ACT/EIU. Thank you for the amazing feedback received from the instructors as well as the course coordinator who was very helpful and supportive in facilitating course completion and timely guidance given to me during enrolments.
DISCLAIMER
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) undertakes a continuous review of its teacher training courses to ensure imparting high quality education. However, there might be circumstances outside of ACT’s control which might affect its stakeholders like if you are planning to teach in a different country, applying for a teaching license, pursuing higher studies or trying to get the certificate approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE) of a particular country then you can do so with the certificate issued by Asian College of Teachers (ACT). However, each country’s Ministry of Education (MoE) or educational bodies set certain standards that are indispensable for the pursuit of higher studies or teaching in schools in that country. So it can be a possibility that you may be able to use the certificate for higher studies or teaching purposes in one country and not in another. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you investigate thoroughly and check with the relevant authorities regarding the acceptance of the certificate issued by us before you enrol on a particular course. ACT strives to offer high-quality education and its certificates can be valuable for various purposes internationally, but still it is crucial for individuals to verify the specific recognition of the certificate in the country they intend to use it, especially for formal education or professional licensing purposes. This approach ensures that the stakeholders make informed decisions regarding their educational and career paths.