PROSPECTUS
2015
SEPTEMBER UPDATE
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Contents
Foreword ....................................................................................................... 3
Information on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses4
Modes of Professional Development ...................................................... 5
Funding Models for CPD Courses ............................................................. 6
Application Procedures ............................................................................. 7
Framework Training ..................................................................................... 8
Summary Table of Courses ........................................................................ 9
The information in this Prospectus is accurate as of September 2015.
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Foreword
Dear Principals, Supervisors, Teachers and Educarers,
In this issue, we have made available updates to the Prospectus to
support you in the planning of professional development in the fourth
quarter of this year.
To ensure that our professional development opportunities address the
learning needs unique to the different groups of EC educators, each
planned course is catered to one of the three broad groups of EC
educators: the Centre Leaders, Teachers and Educarers.
The prospectus provides information on Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) courses available from September 2015. All courses
offered in this prospectus are designed to include assignments and
reflection that support participants’ application of learning in their
classroom teaching.
We hope you will find the prospectus a useful resource and guide for your
professional development.
Planning and Innovation
Professional Development
Early Childhood Development Agency
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Information on Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) Courses
Please note the following:

Only ECDA-certified educators are eligible to apply for the courses
listed in this prospectus.

ECDA strongly recommends that all EC educators undertake at least
20 hours of CPD per year. Apart from undertaking courses, these 20
CPD hours can include other modes of PD, such as e-learning and
sharing sessions amongst peers that are either centre-based or
between centres.

All courses are highly subsidised and as such, withdrawals will not be
allowed once selection is confirmed. Hence, any participant who is
unable to attend the course after receiving the confirmation will need
to provide a replacement who is ECDA-certified.

In the event that a participant does not turn up for a course and does
not provide a valid reason, the centre will be charged the full fee of
the course at the non-subsidised rate. For a participant with a valid
reason, documentary proof (e.g. medical certificate) must be
submitted in order for fee waiver consideration.

In the event that the minimum class size is not met, the class will not
commence and applicants will be informed of the next available
date(s).
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Modes of Professional Development
Professional Development (PD) should be planned to optimise learning
and it can take a variety of forms. EC educators can adopt any of the
modes stated below as part of their professional development:
 Conferences, seminars, courses, workshops (including
centre-based PD activities)
 Peer sharing
 Structured on-the-job training, e.g. mentoring, observations
 Work attachments
 Study trips, learning journeys
 Induction programmes
 E-learning/web-based learning
 Professional readings
 Networked learning communities
 Practitioner inquiry
Note: The above list is not exhaustive
As a guide, a full-day course is equivalent to seven training hours and a
half-day course is equivalent to three-and-a-half training hours.
You are encouraged to conduct an individual learning needs analysis
to identify your level of competency in specific learning areas, using the
CPD planner in the CPD Framework (CPDF) for Early Childhood Educators
(An
online
copy
of
the
CPDF
is
available
at:
https://www.childcarelink.gov.sg/ccls/uploads/CPD_Guide_5_FA.pdf).
You would also need to ensure that the identified individual learning
needs are aligned to your centre’s priorities and goals. You can then
draw up a learning plan that would help you address skills which you can
hone or improve. You can track your progress by using the Individual
Learning Roadmap, which is found in Annex A.
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Funding Models for CPD Courses
Funding for the CPD courses in this Prospectus falls into one of the
categories below:
1. Fully subsidised by ECDA
2. ECDA subsidy of 80% of course fee
3. Funding from Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA).
Please refer to Annex B for more information on Funding from WDA.
Centres may also be eligible for the Productivity and Innovation Credit
(PIC) Scheme by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
Please refer to Annex C for more information on Credit/Tax Rebate from
IRAS.
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Application Procedures
The flowchart below details the application procedures for most*1CPD
courses in the prospectus.
Submit application form to listed email
address in application form during
registration opening period
If there’s vacancy
If there’s no vacancy
Receive confirmation email
2 – 4 weeks before course
starts with payment and
course details
Receive notice 2 – 4 weeks
before course starts that
class is full and applicant
has been put on waitlist and
given priority in next run
* This flowchart is not applicable for Framework Training courses including the Nurturing Early Learners
Framework for Mother Tongue Languages Training, QRS and Strategic Planning Workshops.
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Framework Training
The courses in this prospectus focus on deepening knowledge and
honing teaching skills and are aligned to the knowledge domains in the
Early Years Development Framework (EYDF), the Nurturing Early Learners
(NEL) Framework, the Continuing Professional Development Framework
(CPDF) and the NEL Framework for Mother Tongue Languages.
More information on Planning the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Curriculum – A Course for Centre Leaders: Nurturing Early Learners (NEL)
Framework for Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) is available on page 44
of this Prospectus.
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Summary Table of Courses
In this Summary Table, we have listed the courses for Educarers, Teachers
and Centre Leaders.
For ease of reference, we have colour-coded all the courses in the
Prospectus. Kindly note the following colour-coding used:
Courses for Educarers
Courses for Teachers
Courses for Centre Leaders
Courses for Educarers and Teachers
Courses for Educarers, Teachers and Centre Leaders
Courses for Teachers and Centre Leaders
All courses in the Prospectus are also aligned to one of the learning
domains below:
 Child Development, Learning Environments and Curriculum
(CDLEC)*2
 Family and Community Engagement (FCE)*
 Management, Administration and Leadership (MAL)*
 Innovation and Research (IR)
 Well-being (WB)
The summary table of courses on page 10 lists all the courses in the
Prospectus for the different groups of Early Childhood Educators in the
different learning domains. Please click on the course titles for more
information on the different courses.
Please refer to Annex D for a calendar of all the courses in the Prospectus.
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These domains are found in the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPDF)
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Summary Table of Courses
Target Group
Learning
Domain
Planning an Active Curriculum
Through a Responsive
Environment
Educarers and Teachers
(teaching children up to
3 years old)
CDLEC
Understanding and Supporting
the Social Emotional
Development in Children Aged
3 Years and Below
Educarers and Teachers
(teaching children up to
3 years old)
CDLEC
3
Putting Principles into Practice:
Nurturing Early Learners (NEL)
Framework Training (previously
known as Refreshed KCF)
Teachers
CDLEC
4
Basic Educational Gym for
Preschoolers
Teachers
CDLEC
Teachers
CDLEC
6
Identification and Classroom
Management of Pre-schoolers
with Learning Difficulties
Teachers
CDLEC
7
Strategies for Development of
Hand Function, Pre-writing and
Handwriting Skills for Children
Teachers
CDLEC
8
Understanding Creative Play
and Development for Early
Intervention
Teachers
CDLEC
S/N
1
2
5
Course Title
Fun with Numeracy
10
9
Using Art and Creativity to Build
Social and Emotional Skills
Teachers
CDLEC
10
(WSQ) Display Critical Thinking
and Analytical Skills
Centre Leaders
MAL
Centre Leaders
MAL
11
(WSQ) Lead Team
12
(WSQ) Leading through People
Centre Leaders
MAL
13
Leadership Series:
Part (ii) Classroom Observation
and Feedback – Observation
of Teachers in the Classroom
Centre Leaders who have
attended the Leadership
Series: Part (i) Overview
MAL
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
CDLEC
Educarers, Teachers and
Centre Leaders
WB
Experienced Educarers,
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders who will be
mentoring in-service teachers
MAL
Experienced Educarers,
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders who will be
mentoring student teachers
MAL
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16
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Planning the Mother Tongue
Language (MTL) Curriculum – A
Course for Centre Leaders:
Nurturing Early Learners (NEL)
Framework for Mother Tongue
Languages (MTL)
(WSQ) Apply Emotional
Competence to Manage Self
at the Workplace
Mentoring for Success
(WSQ) Mentoring Novice
Teachers
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Relating Well with Parents
Educarers, Teachers and
Centre Leaders
FCE
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Quality Rating Scale (QRS)
Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
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QRS Customised Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
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Strategic Planning Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
1)
Planning an Active Curriculum Through a
Responsive Environment
1.5 Days - with a break between 1st and 2nd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(10.5 training hours)
Educarers and Teachers (teaching children up to 3 years
old)
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Recognise that a secure and respectful relationship
between infants/toddlers and educarers is important in
supporting exploration and later development
 Plan learning experiences based on the Early Years
Development
Framework
(Singapore)
and
infants/toddlers’ developmental needs
 Design a programme suitable for infants/ toddlers and
create an environment that provides for meaningful
experiences and purposeful play
Full Course Fee: $208.70/pax (without GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Esther Goh
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 6:
15 Oct & 29 Oct (PM)
Registration Period
Registration Details
4 Aug 2015 – 25 Sep 2015
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Gina Koh at
[email protected] by
25 Sep 2015, 5pm.
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Application
Planning an Active Curriculum -15 29 Oct Cl
About the trainer:
Dr Melinda Eng is an education consultant and a music educator. Currently the
Managing Director of Ed. D. Consultancy Pte. Ltd., Melinda provides professional advice
and services related to curriculum development for pre-schools and content
development for professional development courses in early childhood care and
education. She was the Curriculum Consultant for Pre-school Education Branch (PEB),
Ministry of Education, Singapore, from January 2012 to August 2014.
What participants say about the course:
“I am able to reflect on my daily practices and the course has been an eye opener on
how to be an effective educarer.”
- Nur Hanisah Md Shariff, Acorn Childcare Centre
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Course Title
2) Understanding and Supporting the Social
Emotional Development in Children Aged 3
Years and Below
Course Duration
2 Days - with a break between 1st and 2nd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(14 training hours)
Target Group
Educarers and Teachers (teaching children up to 3 years old)
The objectives of the course are to help participants:


Course Objectives


Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Enhance knowledge and skills to understand and
support the social emotional development in children
aged 3 years and below
Develop appropriate strategies to support the social
and emotional development of children aged 3 years
and below
Utilise tools and strategies to monitor and evaluate
classroom routines and practices for the development
of young children’s social emotional well-being
Establish a collaborative relationship with parents in
supporting the social emotional development of
children aged 3 years and below
Full Course Fee: $305/pax (without GST), $326.35 (with GST)
Subsidised Course Fee: $65.27/pax (Only for ECDA Certified
participants)
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK @ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 2: 20 Nov & 2 Dec
Registration Period
Registration Details
8 Sep 2015 - 13 Oct 2015
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chong Kai Yun at
[email protected] by 13
Oct 2015, 5pm.
Understanding and
Supporting SED 0to3 Application Form 20 n
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About the trainer:
Ms Puspa d/o Namasivayam, has more than 32 years of experience in early childhood
training, administration and working with parents, infants, preschoolers and children with
special needs, in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the region. She holds a BSc in Child
Development and Master of Education in Special Education. She has attended
specialised courses with the ‘Pikler Institute’ and Magda Gerber-Resources for Infant
Educarers, and is an ‘Infant and Toddler Development’ Specialist. Ms Puspa also serves as
a consultant to World Bank, UNICEF and Childcare organizations and is a frequent speaker
at Early Childhood Professional Conferences/Seminars and Parent Education Seminars.
What participants say about the course:
“The course is effective and helps us understand the social emotional development of
children.”
- Juvida Elizabeth Hernanade, My First Skool @ Kallang Bahru
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
3) Putting Principles into Practice: Nurturing Early
Learners (NEL) Framework Training
[Previously known as the Refreshed Kindergarten Curriculum
Framework (KCF) and Educator’s Guide]
2 Days (12 training hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to:
Course Objectives
 Provide fundamental knowledge and skills in preparing
and implementing a quality centre curriculum
 Facilitate the translation of the beliefs and principles in the
Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework (previously
known as the refreshed Kindergarten Curriculum
Framework) into classroom practices
Fully subsidised by ECDA
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
In the event of no-show after confirmation of registration,
the full course fee of $424.72 will be charged
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Renee Amir
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
Class 10: 19 & 20 Nov
8 Sep 2015 – 30 Oct 2015
(Venue at ECDA)
Class 11: 26 & 27 Nov
8 Sep 2015 – 6 Nov 2015
(Venue at Grange Rd)
To register, please go to the
Preschool Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolc
onnect.
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About the trainers:
Dr Karuppiah Nirmala is a Lecturer at the Early Childhood and Special Education division
of the National Institute of Education. She has served many years in the field of early
childhood education, holding various positions including lecturer, practicum supervisor,
curriculum consultant, training co-ordinator and researcher/research advisor. She has
conducted talks for parents and workshops for teachers both in and outside Singapore.
Mrs Joanna Tay-Lim is a lecturer with the Early Childhood and Special Needs Education
Academic Group in NIE (NTU). She holds a MEd (Early Childhood) from the same
institution, and is currently pursuing her PhD (Education) studies. Joanna has taught in
mainstream schools and early childhood settings, and has been a teacher-trainer for
early childhood courses before she assumed her present position.
Ms Seah Ping Ping is a Quality Assurance consultant for the Singapore Pre-School
Accreditation Framework at the Early Childhood Development Agency. She has more
than 20 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has set up
preschools locally and internationally.
What participants say about the course:
“The pace of the workshop is good and the hands-on activities help to engage us.”
- Cindy Valerie He, Newton Kindergarten
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
4)
Basic Educational Gym for Preschoolers
2 Days - with a break between 1st and 2nd day
implementation and completion of assignment
(14 training hours)
for
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:


Course Objectives



Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Understand how educational gymnastics develops
foundational body management skills and how it benefits
physical & cognitive development in young children
Be equipped with the relevant skills to demonstrate and
teach educational gymnastics
Be equipped with knowledge and skills in the teaching
and facilitation of movement skills including safety
protocols to prevent injuries and accidents
Design and modify activities and open ended tasks with
clear progression to suit varying ability levels and age
groups
Be equipped with appropriate observation skills when
assessing/observing the children during the activities
Full Course Fee: $350/pax (without GST),
$374.50/pax (with GST)
Subsidised Course Fee for Class 2: $74.90/pax
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Valerie Lau
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 2: 14 Oct & 11 Nov
Registration Period
Registration Details
4 Aug 2015 – 23 Sep 2015
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Sim at
[email protected] by 23
Sep 2015, 5pm.
Registration Basic
Ed Gym for Preschoolers Class 2.doc
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About the trainer:
Ms Sim Ker Ling has pursued her passion and worked in a Kindergarten for 7 years; during
which she gained several recognitions. She held a Senior Teacher role in Soka
Kindergarten, presented her student research at MOE Kindergarten Seminar 2007,
completed her Diploma in Teaching and Leadership (DPTL) and Bachelor of Arts
(Childhood & Family Education) and was awarded the Best Academic Achiever by
Advent Links – SAUC. In 2010, she joined BearyFun Gym as a co-partner. Being sporty
since young, she believes in an all-rounded development in young children. She
obtained her coaching qualification (SPORT Singapore & Singapore Gymnastics) and
has been conducting workshops for teachers, principals and parents for the past 5 years.
Now, she is an experienced pre-school gym coach who aspires to bring gymnastics
closer to every child.
What participants say about the course:
“Proper explanation, demonstration and application of skills and concepts were shown
and done.”
- Jonell Zuniga, Carpe Diem Schoolhouse
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
5)
Fun with Numeracy
1 Full Day and 2 Half Days - with a break between 2nd day
and 3rd day for implementation and completion of
assignment (14 training hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:

Course Objectives


Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Deploy different age-appropriate teaching
strategies to reinforce mathematical skills and
knowledge in pre-schoolers aged 4-6. (e.g. counting
and number sense, shapes and spatial concepts,
relationships and patterns)
Develop numeracy lessons that are interactive and
encourage the use of mathematical concepts, skills
and processes.
Plan and customize meaningful mathematical
experiences for pre-schoolers that involve elements
of fun and play
Full Course Fee: $325/pax (without GST),
$347.75/pax (with GST)
Subsidised Course Fee for Class 1 - 2: $69.55/pax (with GST)
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Kerin Chua
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK @ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 2:
5 Nov (Full Day), 6 Nov
(AM) & 19 Nov (PM)
Registration Period
18 Aug 2015 – 16 Oct 2015
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Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chong Kai Yun at
[email protected] by 16
Oct 2015, 5pm.
About the trainers:
Ms Mona TAN, Senior Lecturer, has over 15 years of experience working in the Early
Childhood education sector. She graduated with a Bachelor in Early Childhood
Education from the University of South Australia with a first class honours and was
conferred the Dean’s List for academic excellence. In 2009, Mona graduated with a
Master’s in Education from the University of South Australia.
She specialises in Sports and Fitness for Young Children, Discovery of the World,
Mathematics for Young Children and Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and
Education. She also teaches undergraduate courses, including Current Issues in
Curriculum Development and Implementation.
Ms Juliana Ng-Furtado, is a Senior Lecturer with 19 years of early childhood experience
prior to her employment with SEED Institute. Juliana teaches the Diploma courses at
SEED Institute and Ngee Ann Polytechnic to both in-service and pre-service teachers.
She specialises in Human Growth and Development, Play and the Young Child, Social
and Emotional Development and field practicum. At UniSIM, Juliana teaches Child
Growth and Development.
Ms Rajalachime Gunathilakan obtained both her Bachelor of Education and Master of
Education from the University of South Australia. Currently a lecturer, she has more than
20 years of experience in the early childhood field as a Kindergarten Teacher and
Principal. Rajalachime specialises in early childhood topics such as Curriculum for Early
Childhood Care and Education, Play and the Young Child and Mathematics for the
Young Child. She supervises student teachers in their field practicum. She has
undertaken research projects and presented research papers, both at local and
international conferences.
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
6)
Identification and Classroom Management of
Pre-schoolers with Learning Difficulties
3 Days - with a break between 2nd and 3rd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(21 training hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Understand the different domains that may contribute to
learning and behavioural issues in the classroom
 Be aware of resources and practical strategies in
creating an engaging and supportive environment for
children
 Learn about communication with parents regarding their
children’s progress
Full Course Fee: $460/pax (without GST),
$492.20/pax (with GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Singaporeans and PRs may be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Esther Goh
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S.
Alageswari ([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 8: 1, 2 & 8 Oct
Registration Period
21 Jul 2015 – 23 Sep 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chua Sok Chen at
[email protected] by 23
Sep 2015, 5pm.
[Application]
Identification n Clsrm Mngmt of Pre-schooler
Class 9: 5, 6 & 13 Nov
25 Aug 2015 – 6 Oct 2015
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To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chua Sok Chen at
[email protected] by 6
Oct 2015, 5pm.
[Application]
Identification n Clsrm Mngmt of Pre-schooler
About the trainers:
Ms Jenny Ng is an Occupational Therapist. She graduated from Trinity College, Dublin
with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and has been practicing as a therapist for
2 years. Her experience in Paediatrics includes working in a special school to ensure
that the special needs children are able to perform optimally in their school-setting and
providing individual therapy to mainstream and special needs children in a clinic.
Ms Mao Shiyun is a Speech & Language Therapist with a range of experience across
paediatrics and adult speech, language and feeding difficulties, including special
needs and school-aged language and literacy difficulties. She is currently supporting
children in mainstream childcare centres and kindergartens, by providing assessment
and therapy intervention with Development Support Programme (DSP) in SPD Jurong.
Ms Tanya Tan is an Occupational Therapist who graduated with first class honours in
BSc in Occupational Therapy from Coventry University in 2013. She has worked with
mainstream and special needs children with autism and attention deficit hyperactive
disorder in the occupational therapy clinic. Her role in the Developmental Support
Programme is to provide intervention to children who have a delay or experience
difficulties within the fine and gross motor domains.
As a Learning Support Facilitator, Ms Seng Gek Tyng works with pre-schoolers with mild
behavioural issues. Ms Seng had the privilege of working with students with a range of
difficulties including literacy, comprehension, language, attention deficit disorder,
working memory and developmental delay while she was an Allied Educator with an
MOE primary school for the past 4 years. Ms Seng is also trained in Orton Gillingham
Approach for children with Dyslexia.
Ms. Priyanka Shailat, currently working as a Speech-Language Pathologist at SPD, is a
Master in Speech-Language Pathology (distinction holder), and graduate in SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology. She has served a wide variety of communication
disorders across ages, such as Specific Language Impairment, Autism Spectrum
Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Dyslexia, Global Developmental Delay, Hearing
Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Speech sound disorders, and multiple disabilities.
Ms Agnella Maria Wencina Clement has a Master’s degree in Psychology. She started
her career as a counsellor and has lectured in Psychology at a pre-university college
and a School of Nursing. Before joining SPD as a psychologist for Early Intervention
Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC), she worked for two years as a psychologist
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at another EIPIC centre in Singapore. She is a life member of the Indian Academy of
Applied Psychology and a full member of the Singapore Psychological Society.
Ms Lim Li Hong is an Educational Psychologist. She has been working with pre-schoolers
for at least 5 years in various settings (e.g. Early Intervention Programme for Infants and
Children (EIPIC) centres, Mainstream Childcare centres, special need classrooms). She
has conducted psychological assessments with mainstream children, written
individualised plans and progress reports, and carried out long term interventions for
special needs children.
As a Learning Support Facilitator in the Development Support Programme, Ms Clara
Kow provides comprehensive educational and learning support services to identify
children with developmental concerns mainly in attention and literacy. She develops
a conducive learning environment appropriate for the child in order to integrate
successfully into the school environment.
What participants say about the course:
“Very informative and useful. Trainer tries to help in accordance to real situations.”
- Chancruz Ai Shan, Kinderland Preschool
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
7)
Strategies for Development of Hand Function,
Pre-writing and Handwriting Skills for Children
1 Day (7 hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
Cost of Course
 Explain the development of hand function and fine
motor skills
 Apply the Model of Practice
 Describe hand function, pre-writing and underlying issues
related to handwriting and conduct evaluation
 Identify activities to overcome issues related to hand
function, fine motor skills and handwriting
Full Course Fee: $500/pax (without GST),
$535/pax (with GST)
Nett Course Fee (after WDA funding): $50/pax (without
GST), $53.50 (with GST)
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Valerie Lau
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 5: 4 Nov
Registration Period
18 Aug 2015 – 4 Oct 2015
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Registration Details
To register, please complete the
online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/njp3m46 by 4
Oct 2015, 5pm.
About the trainer:
A trainer with Social Service Institute, Ms Pampi Ghosh is an occupational therapist (OT)
with a specialization in Sensory Integration and in Neuro-developmental Treatment in
Paediatrics. Her work experiences are primarily with children with cerebral palsy,
developmental delay, Autism, Down’s Syndrome and other chromosomal
abnormalities. Pampi is currently the Department Head of Occupational Therapy at
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS).
What participants say about the course:
"It introduced the different components of handwriting skills and provided the different
strategies that can target the different problem areas that may occur."
- Jennifer, Agape Child Care Center
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Course Title
8)
Understanding Creative Play and
Development for Early Intervention
(Course contextualized for early childhood sector)
Course Duration
Target Group
3 Days - with a break between 2nd and 3rd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(21 training hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives



Cost of Course
Interpret how children play in their natural setting
Plan creative play programme to meet the needs of the
children
Build social, emotional and cognitive skills in children
through creative play
Full Course Fee: $700/pax (without GST),
$749/pax (with GST)
Nett Course Fee (after WDA funding): $210/pax (without
GST), $224.70 (with GST)
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 3:
15, 16 Oct &16 Nov
Registration Period
4 Aug 2015 – 29 Sep 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/octmuws by 29
Sep 2015, 5pm.
Application
Understanding Creative Play for Early Interven
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About the trainer:
Ms Caroline Essame is a British trained Art and Occupational Therapist with over 30
years of experience in the field of health, therapy and the arts. She has worked in
hospitals, schools and community settings locally and overseas and has experience
working with the elderly, people with disabilities and children with special needs.
She designed, wrote and obtained validation for the first Masters in Art Therapy in Asia
for Lasalle College of the Arts. Caroline has also presented papers and workshops at
many international conferences over the last 24 years.
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
9)
Using Art and Creativity to Build Social and
Emotional Skills
2 Days (14 training hours)
Teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
Cost of Course
 Give a definition of social and emotional learning
 State five different skills involved in social and emotional
learning
 List the four stages of the creative process
 Use a creative arts programme to promote social and
emotional learning
 Identify three principles that underpin the successful
application of using creativity and arts to develop social
and emotional learning
Full Course Fee: $650/pax (without GST),
$695.50/pax (with GST)
Nett Course Fee (after WDA funding): $65/pax (without GST),
$69.55 (with GST)
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under WDA.
Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect website.
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S. Alageswari
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 5: 29 & 30 Oct
Registration Period
18 Aug 2015 – 6 Oct 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/nejktdr by 6 Oct
2015, 5pm.
Application Using
Art and Creativity to Build SE Skills -29 oct -
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About the trainer:
Ms Caroline Essame is a British trained Art and Occupational Therapist with over 30 years
of experience in the field of health, therapy and the arts. She has worked in hospitals,
schools and community settings locally and overseas and has experience working with
the elderly, people with disabilities and children with special needs.
She designed, wrote and obtained validation for the first Master in Art Therapy in Asia for
Lasalle College of the Arts. Caroline has also presented papers and workshops at many
international conferences over the last 24 years.
What participants say about the course:
“The activities were good and allowed teachers to reflect on our practices back in the
centre.”
- Rozanah Roslan, PCF Sparkletots Telok Blangah
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
10) (WSQ) Display Critical Thinking and Analytical
Skills
2 Days (16 training hours)
Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Develop a critical thinking mindset when dealing with
business/ operation issues
 Challenge and rethink ideas and provide insights to
relevant stakeholders
 Demonstrate problem-solving skills within own scope of
work
 Analyse and report business/operation issues and make
recommendations to relevant stakeholders
 Enhance creative thinking skills among team members
Full Course Fee: $450/pax (without GST),
$481.50/pax (with GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Lydia Khoo
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 4: 19 & 20 Nov
Registration Period
10 Sep 2015 – 29 Oct 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Mr Andy Oh at
[email protected] by 29 Oct
2015, 5pm.
[Application]
Display Critical Thinking and Analytical Skil
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About the trainer:
Ms Yvonne Seah has 15 years of working experience in the commercial sector. A
versatile bilingual trainer, Yvonne can deliver training programmes in both English and
Mandarin. She is a sought-after trainer in other soft skills training including Presentation
Skills, Business Writing Skills and English Communication Skills. She is skilled in designing
and delivering competency-based training programmes and assessment. She has also
developed training materials for a range of Workforce Skills Qualification Systems (WSQ)
programmes, including Going the Extra Mile for Service (GEMS) - Chinese version, Deliver
Service Excellence and Implement Continuous Improvement.
What participants say about the course:
“The interactive sessions helped in the understanding of content. The different resources
used in the classroom – games, video, sharing, were engaging.”
- Yvonne Lim Nyuk Yin, Shaws CDLC @ Mountbatten Pte Ltd
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
11)
(WSQ) Lead Team
2 Days (16 training hours)
Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Facilitate implementation of organisation strategies
 Promote compliance with corporate governance
requirements
 Provide direction and guidance to team leaders
Full Course Fee: $650/pax (without GST),
$695.50/pax (with GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person /
Email
Course Dates
Class 1: 30 Nov & 1 Dec
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Lydia Khoo
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Registration Period
10 Sep 2015 – 29 Oct 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Jemina Lim at
[email protected] by 29 Oct
2015, 5pm.
[Application] Lead
Team 30 Nov, 1 Dec 2015.docx
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About the trainer:
Ms Sophie Tay brings with her a strong background in counselling and contemporary
Transactional Analysis. A former Chief Dealer and later Head of the Money Market in a
foreign bank, Sophie has first-hand experience of what it takes to motivate and be
successful in relationship management and leadership in a stressful and results-oriented
environment. Her intervention style is a blend of empathy, grace and assertiveness.
Sophie holds an Advanced Certificate for Training and Assessment (ACTA) and
Advanced Transactional Analysis certification. She is also an SAC (Singapore
Association of Counselling) counsellor, with a Master of Social Science in Professional
Counselling from Swinburne University of Technology.
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
12) (WSQ) Leading through People
2 Days (16 training hours)
Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Communicate effectively
 Lead team decision making
 Develop and maintain professional competence
Full Course Fee: $550/pax (without GST),
$588.50/pax (with GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Lydia Khoo
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 5: 16 & 17 Nov
Registration Period
8 Sep 2015 – 13 Oct 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Kate Tiu at
[email protected]
by 13 Oct 2015, 5pm.
Application
Leading Through People Application Form 1
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About the trainers:
A trainer at Capelle Academy, Ms Tan Swee Suan provides consultancy to Department
Heads in schools. She was a guide in Teacher Renewal journeys and worked with staff
from various schools. Suan employs a combination of team and individual activities
that promote reflection, exploration and problem-solving. She is also a certified
administrator for Professional DynaMetric Programs and DiSC -personality profiling tools.
Ms Mia Chua received her Bachelor of Business Studies, Second Class Upper Honours,
Marketing and HR specialization from the Nanyang Technological University
(Singapore). Mia held significant positions in her career with multinational companies.
A natural facilitator, Mia uses a combination of customized experiential activities,
action-focused exercises and facilitation, to open participants’ mind to rethink their
role effectiveness in their organizations.
What participants say about the course:
“Excellent workshop for self-discovery, growth and development with practical skills.”
- Mabel Goh, Carpe Diem @ ITE AMK
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
13) Leadership Series:
Part (ii) Classroom Observation and Feedback
– Observation of Teachers in the Classroom
2 Days (1.5 Days with a break for implementation and
completion of assignment, followed by another 0.5 Day)
(14 training hours)
Centre Leaders who have attended the Leadership Series:
Part (i) Overview
The Leadership Courses Series comprises four courses with a
total duration of 8.5 days targeted at Centre Leaders:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Course Objectives
Overview
Classroom Observation and Feedback
A Journey towards Curriculum Leadership
Building a Culture to Support Learning
All participants would need to attend the Overview course
before attending any of the other courses in the series.
Courses in the series need not be attended in any particular
sequence. Participants need not attend all the courses in the
series but are encouraged to do so.
Classroom Observation and Feedback – Observation of
Teachers in the Classroom
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
 Design classroom observations to meet different purposes
 Develop, plan and conduct the classroom observation for
professional development
 Facilitate the post observation conversation for deeper
learning of teachers
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Fully Subsidised by ECDA
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Lydia Khoo
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
([email protected])
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Course Dates
Class 3:
23 Nov (Full Day) &
24 Nov, 3 Dec (PM)
Registration Period
Registration Details
Registration is open to centre leaders who have attended
Leadership Series Part (i): Overview.
Participants will be contacted individually for registration.
What participants say about the course:
“I have learnt about the importance of empowering teachers to take ownership of their
own learning, build trust and review questioning techniques.”
- Aw Wai Leng, Macpherson Sheng Hong Childcare Centre
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
14)
Planning the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Curriculum – A Course for Centre Leaders:
Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework for
Mother Tongue Languages (MTL)
1.5 Days (11 training hours)
Experienced Teachers and Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Understand the belief, vision, objectives, learning goals
and guiding principles in the MTL Framework
 Plan and identify resources needed to enhance existing
support for MTL teachers to plan and implement an
effective MTL curriculum for children aged 4-6 years, as
well as observe and assess children’s learning
 Plan and identify resources needed to support the centre
in building a vibrant MTL learning community
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Fully subsidised by ECDA
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Renee Amir
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
([email protected])
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
Class 15:
1 & 2 Oct
Class 16 & 17:
5 & 6 Oct
Class 18:
7 & 8 Oct
Class 19:
12 & 13 Oct
4 Aug 2015 – 30 Sep 2015
Class 20:
19 & 20 Oct
Class 21 & 22:
21 & 22 Oct
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To register, please go to the
Preschool Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschool
connect.
Class 23 & 24:
29 & 30 Oct
Class 25:
2 & 3 Nov
Class 26:
3 & 4 Nov
Class 27:
5 & 6 Nov
Class 28:
11 & 12 Nov
4 Aug 2015 – 30 Oct 2015
Class 29:
16 & 17 Nov
Class 30:
18 & 19 Nov
About the trainers:
Dr Karuppiah Nirmala is a Lecturer at the Early Childhood and Special Education Division
of the National Institute of Education. She has served many years in the field of early
childhood education, holding various positions including lecturer, practicum supervisor,
curriculum consultant, training co-ordinator and researcher/research advisor. She has
conducted talks for parents and workshops for teachers both in and outside Singapore.
Dr. Hanin Hussain is a lecturer at the Early Childhood and Special Needs Education
Academic Group at the National Institute of Education. She teaches pre-service, inservice and postgraduate courses. She has taught in the primary school setting in
Singapore and in early childhood settings in New Zealand, and worked in professional
leadership in early childhood education. Her areas of research interests include
complexity thinking in education, curriculum and curriculum development, physically
active play, teachers’ workplace professional learning and practice-based research.
Mrs Mercy Karuniah Michael is a lecturer with the Early Childhood and Special Needs
Academic Group in NIE (NTU). She holds a MEd (ECE) from NIE and is now pursuing her
PhD with the same institution. She is a trained teacher, specializing in General Paper at
JC level as well as History and Social Studies in the Gifted Education Programme, before
she joined NIE. In her current portfolio, she teaches Educational Psychology courses to
student teachers and conducts various pedagogy related courses for in-service
teachers, coming from both mainstream schools and preschools.
Mrs Joanna Tay-Lim is a lecturer with the Early Childhood and Special Needs Education
Academic Group in NIE (NTU). She holds a MEd (Early Childhood) from the same
institution, and is currently pursuing her PhD (Education) studies. Joanna has taught in
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mainstream schools and early childhood settings, and has been a teacher-trainer for
early childhood courses before she assumed her present position.
Ms Seah Ping Ping is a Quality Assurance consultant for the Singapore Pre-School
Accreditation Framework at the Early Childhood Development Agency. She has more
than 20 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has set up
preschools locally and internationally.
Ms Joy Marie Anand is presently a PhD candidate at NIE, NTU. She has been an early
childhood educator since 1982, holding various positions such as teacher, lecturer,
principal, and cluster principal. As an early childhood educator, she has been actively
involved in sharing her knowledge and skills with pre-service and in-service teachers,
families and communities. She has also presented at several local conferences and
contributed her insights to several articles in the local media.
What participants say about the course:
"Sharing of wonderful ideas to facilitate and support learning of MTL. Interactive
discussions between trainer and participants"
- Say Xiangrui, Pre-school by the Park
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
Course Objectives
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
15) (WSQ) Apply Emotional Competence to
Manage Self at the Workplace
2 Days (16 training hours)
Educarers and Teachers
Experienced Educarers, Experienced Teachers and Centre
Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
 Recognise own emotional states, the causes of those
emotional states and its effects on performance and
interpersonal relationships at the workplace
 Manage own emotions and impulses to work effectively
with others, taking into consideration the different cultures
and backgrounds of individuals at the workplace
 Identify personal strengths and weaknesses and make
improvements needed to develop Emotional Intelligence
 Recognise the emotional needs of others, empathise and
respond appropriately to their needs
 Present self with confidence and show flexibility in
responding to changes at the workplace
 Demonstrate conscientiousness and trustworthiness to
complete given tasks according to organisational
standards.
 Demonstrate initiative and optimism in pursuing goals
beyond what is required and expected of self
Full Course Fee: $250/pax (without GST),
$267.50/pax (with GST)
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
([email protected] )
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
([email protected])
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Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
18 Aug 2015 – 6 Oct 2015
To register, please complete
the attached application form
and email it to Ms Angie Yip at
[email protected]
by 6 Oct 2015, 5pm.
Class 6: 29 & 30 Oct
(for Experienced Educarers,
Experienced Teachers &
Centre Leaders)
Application Apply
Emotional Competence Application Fo
About the trainer:
Ms Amy Goh from Eagle Infotech Consultants Pte Ltd is a WDA ACTA-certified trainer &
assessor, and possesses the flair to inspire self-confidence. In her training and public
speaking engagements, she is able to help the participants or audience to identify their
strengths. Focusing on these strengths, she leads participants to new ideas and areas
which have been deemed impossible in the past. Many of those who have encountered
Amy have benefited from her insights and have been able to apply what they have
learnt at the workplace.
What participants say about the course:
”I can relate my experience to the content of the class. I will be able to better manage
my emotions at work.”
- Eileen Yeo Huijing, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Preschool
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Course Title
16) Mentoring for Success
Course Duration
3 Days - with a break between 2nd and 3rd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(21 training hours)
Target Group
Experienced Educarers, Experienced Teachers and Centre
Leaders who will be mentoring in-service teachers
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Understand basic mentoring concepts and the mentoring
process
 Understand the roles and responsibilities of mentors and
mentees
 Learn and apply the skills in setting expectations and goals
with mentees
 Learn and apply the skills in mentoring mentees
Full Course Fee: $292/pax (without GST),
$312.44/pax (with GST)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under WDA.
Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Anita Sharmily
Theyopholous
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK @ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 9:
5, 6 & 30 Nov
Registration Period
27 Aug 2015 – 15 Oct 2015
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/qhl9wbt by 15
Oct 2015, 5pm.
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SUCCESS NOV.docx
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About the trainers:
Ms S. Saraspathi has extensive experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She
is currently an adjunct lecturer specialising in the teaching of Early Childhood Education
diploma and degree courses with the Asian International College, Singapore Polytechnic
and Kinderland Corporation.
With more than 20 years of mentoring and management experience in the Early
Childhood Education sector, Ms Delphine Teo is a trainer and course developer with the
PACE Academy at Singapore Polytechnic. She is currently an Executive Principal at the
PAP Community Foundation (HQ) and oversees a cluster of 16 kindergartens and
childcare centre principals.
What participants say about the course:
“I learnt about the 5C model and how to be an effective mentor. I also learnt how to
have effective dialogues.”
- Sha, Mustard Seed @ Hougang Pte Ltd
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
17) (WSQ) Mentoring Novice Teachers
3 Days (24 training hours)
Experienced Educarers, Experienced Teachers and Centre
Leaders who will be mentoring student teachers
This course will enable participants to acquire skills and
knowledge that are associated with effective mentoring.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
 Develop an orientation programme
 Co-ordinate and mentor student teacher’s progress
 Evaluate, assess and report on student teacher’s progress
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
After 70% WDA funding for in-service teachers: $154.08
(Applicable for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents only)
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Anita Sharmily
Theyopholous
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 6:
17, 18 & 19 Nov
Registration Period
Registration Details
22 Sep 2015 – 2 Nov 2015
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chong Kai Yun at
[email protected] by 2
Nov 2015, 5pm.
Mentoring Novice
Teachers (Nov).docx
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About the trainers:
With more than 20 years of teaching, supervisory and administrative experience in her
role as a childcare teacher and centre leader, Dr Kok Siat Yeow, Deputy Director
(Programmes – Office of Academic Affairs), supports the Academic Director in
overseeing the design, development and delivery of all academic programmes at SEED
Institute. She leads in the development and delivery of the Continuing Professional
Development courses for in-service teachers and leaders.
Equipped with 26 years of experience in the early childhood sector, Ms Sarene Tan
conducts tutorials, centre visits, field practicum supervision and serves as a field
practicum co-ordinator at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Besides working with staff, children and
families, she also conducts in-house training for teachers and principals in both
kindergarten and childcare centres.
Ms Millicent Nargis Bawany, Senior Lecturer, holds a Master of Education from Monash
University, Australia. With 26 years of experience in the Preschool Education field, she has
held various positions including teacher, Principal, Trainer, Manager and Lecturer. She
specialises in Language Arts in the Early Years, Personal and Professional Development in
Early Childhood Settings, English for Academic Purposes and Administration and
Management of Programmes for Young Children.
What participants say about the course:
“This course helped me establish a better rapport with my mentee and carry out the
mentoring process smoothly.”
- Kalavathi D/O Periasamy, Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Kindergarten
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Course Title
Course Duration
Target Group
18) Relating Well with Parents
2 Days (14 training hours)
Educarers, Teachers and Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
 Understand family characteristics, (such as culture,
language, social economic factors) influences and
factors that can contribute to challenging parental
behaviour
 Develop the necessary skills to relate well and
maintain good relationships with parents
 Develop positive and effective communication skills
and use multiple communication techniques when
communicating with parents
 Understand and apply different conflict resolution
strategies in dealing with challenging parental
behaviour and handling parent complaints
 Engage parents as partners in their children's
education
Full Course Fee: $245/pax (without GST),
$262.15/pax (with GST)
Singaporeans and PRs will be eligible for funding under
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Anita Sharmily
Theyopholous
([email protected])
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda
Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK @ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 10: 12 & 13 Oct
Registration Period
Registration Details
4 Aug 2015 – 28 Sep 2015
To register, please complete
the online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/pnvsyx5 by 28
Sep 2015, 5pm.
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Class 11: 16 & 17 Nov
1 Sep 2015 – 26 Oct 2015
To register, please complete
the online application form at
http://tinyurl.com/p4us3g7 by
26 Oct 2015, 5pm.
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NOV class.docx
About the trainer:
With more than 20 years of mentoring and management experience in the Early
Childhood Education sector, Ms Delphine Teo is a trainer and course developer with
the PACE Academy at Singapore Polytechnic. She is currently an Executive Principal
at the PAP Community Foundation (HQ) and oversees a cluster of 16 kindergartens
and childcare centre principals.
What participants say about the course:
“I learnt the strategies of effective communication in order to relate well with
parents.”
- Lee Heng Siew, SASCO Childcare Centre
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Course Title
Course Duration
19)
Quality Rating Scale (QRS) Workshop
2 Days (14 training hours)
Experienced Teachers and Centre Leaders
Target Group
Maximum of 2 educators per centre; Class size is capped at 30.
(Priority will be given to non-SPARK child-care centres and
Support Scheme eligible applicants)
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Learn from and apply some good practices to improve the
quality of their centres
 Use the Quality Rating Scale as a tool for self-appraisal.
 Prepare for SPARK assessment
Course Assignment:
 Participants are required to complete their centres’ SelfAppraisal during the course
Cost of Course
Fully subsidised by ECDA
Organising
Department /
Contact Person /
Email
Regulation and Standards / Quality Assurance Branch (QAB)
Enid Ong ([email protected])
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
Class 5: 23 & 24 Nov
12 Oct 2015 – 9 Nov 2015
To register, please go to the Preschool
Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
Class 6: 25 & 26 Nov
12 Oct 2015 – 9 Nov 2015
What participants say about the course:
“Thank you trainers for your helpfulness in guiding us through the QRS, and your patience
in the detailed explanations. I really appreciate your encouragement. I will take up
challenges and take actions to embark on the SPARK Journey.”
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Course Title
Course Duration
20) QRS Customised Workshop
1 Day (7 training hours)
Experienced Teachers and Centre Leaders
Target Group
Maximum of 2 educators per centre; Class size is capped at 30.
(Priority will be given to those who have completed the 2-day QRS
training and need a refresher course)
The objective of the course is to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Refresh participants’ knowledge on use of the Quality Rating
Scale for the centres’ self-appraisal
Cost of Course
Fully subsidised by ECDA
Organising
Department /
Contact Person /
Email
Regulation and Standards / Quality Assurance Branch (QAB)
Enid Ong ([email protected])
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
Class 3: 27 Nov
19 Oct 2015 – 13 Nov
2015
To register, please go to the Preschool
Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
What participants say about the course:
“This course helped me to prepare for SPARK and look out for the indicators.”
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Course Title
Course Duration
21)
Strategic Planning Workshop
2 Days (14 training hours)
Centre Leaders and Experienced Teachers
Target Group
Maximum of 2 educators per centre.
(Priority will be given to centres due for SPARK
Re-certification )
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Understand the process of Strategic Leadership and Strategic
Planning
 Develop Strategic Plans and Action Plans for their centres
Cost of Course
Fully subsidised by ECDA
Organising
Department /
Contact Person /
Email
Regulation and Standards / Quality Assurance Branch (QAB)
Enid Ong ([email protected])
Course Dates
Class 3: 25 & 26 Nov
Registration Period
12 Oct 2015 – 9 Nov
2015
Registration Details
To register, please go to the Preschool
Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
What participants say about the course:
“I learnt that a leader must think and plan strategically.”
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Annex A
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING ROADMAP
Teacher / Educarer / Principal / Supervisor*: ________________________
Year: 2015
S/N
Knowledge
Domains in
CPDF
Workshop
Title
Level of
Competency
(refer to
CPDF)
Date /
Training
hours
Fee
E.g.
Child
Development,
Learning
Environments
and
Curriculum
Development
of Numeracy
in Early
Childhood
Education
Levels 1 and 2
24 Feb
& 13
Mar
2015 /
14 hours
$340 (not
incl.
funding
support)
Approval by
Principal /
Supervisor
Approved
2
SAMPLE
__________________________________
_________________________________
Signature of Teacher / Educarer
Signature of Principal / Supervisor
*please delete accordingly
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Annex B
Funding from WDA
WDA SkillsConnect system
Centres must have a SkillsConnect account to apply for course fees’ subsidies
and absentee payroll. For more information of SkillsConnect, please click here.
Funding Eligibility
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are eligible for WDA funding. For more
details on WDA’s funding under certifiable skills training, please click here.
There is an additional funding for participants who are under the Workfare
Training Support (WTS) Scheme. Participants who are under the WTS scheme
can receive WDA’s funding at 95% of the course fees and absentee payroll at
95% of the hourly basic salary (for both SMEs and non-SMEs). SkillsConnect will
auto-calculate the participants’ eligibility (Singaporeans aged 35 years and
above AND earning $1,900 and below) when the employers input the
employees’ information in the training grant application via SkillsConnect.
Employers will need to keep any one of the following supporting documents
for audit purpose:
 WTS notification letter
 Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) payout notification letter
 Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) tax notification letter
 SingPost receipt for CPF income declaration
 Any 1 of the last 3 months’ payslips
 Employment letter / contract dated not more than 3 months before
course registration
Funding Guide
The two tables below serve as a guide for funding amounts for participants
from SMEs and non-SMEs. The exact funding amount for each participant will
be confirmed after WDA’s approval of the training grant application via
SkillsConnect.
Type of
Employer
*Funding
Components
Non-SME
Course
Fee Support
80% of course fee, capped 50% of course fee, capped
at $7/hr
at $15/hr
Absentee Payroll
80% of hourly based salary capped at $4.50/hr
(For training outside working hours, subject to employer
top-up of balance 20% of hourly basic salary, capped
at $1.10/hr.)
Course Fee Support
90% of course fee, capped at $30/hr
Absentee Payroll
80% of hourly based salary capped at $7.50/hr
**SME
(<200 staff OR
Company
Rank & File
(Courses for Educarers)
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PMEs
(Courses for Teachers /
Centre Leaders)
Group’s Annual
Sales < $100
million)
(For training outside working hours, subject to employer
top-up of balance 20% of hourly basic salary, capped
at $1.90/hr.)
**Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore with at least
30% local shareholding
*Trainees must achieve at least 75% attendance, and have sat for all
examinations.
Course fee
before subsidy
(excluding GST)
Course fee
support
Nett fees which
centre pays
Absentee
payroll
Non- SME: 80%
of hourly based
salary capped
at $4.50/hr
Rank & File
(Courses for Educarers)
Planning an Active Curriculum (10.5hrs):
$208.70
PMEs
(Courses for Teachers / Centre Leaders)
Questioning & Responding (10.5hrs):
$227.00
Non-SME (80% capped at $7/hr) :
$166.96
(However, taking into consideration the
cap is $7/hr, course fee support will be
$73.50)
Non-SME (50% capped at $15/hr):
$113.50
SME (90% capped at $30/hr):
$204.30
SME (90% capped at $30/hr) :
$187.83
Non-SME (less course fee support) :
$208.70 - $73.50 = $135.20
Non-SME (less course fee support):
$227.00 - $113.50 = $113.50
SME (less course fee support) :
$208.70 - $187.83 = $20.87
SME (less course fee support):
$227.00 - $204.30 = $22.70
Non-SME: Up to $47.25 (10.5 hrs x $4.50/hr)
SME: Up to $78.75 (10.5hrs x $7.50 per hr)
SME: 80% of
hourly based
salary capped
at $7.50/hr
For more information on WDA SkillsConnect:
Contact WDA at Tel: 6883 5885 or Email:
[email protected]
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Annex C
Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme
PIC was introduced in Budget 2010 to encourage businesses to engage in
productivity and innovation activities in Singapore.
Enrolling staff for training allows businesses (i.e. companies, sole-proprietorships,
partnerships) to enjoy the following benefits when they enrol staff for training:
a) 400% tax deduction up to $400,000 in expenditure per year; and/or
b) 60% cash payout up to $100,000 in expenditure per year
To qualify for cash payout, your business must:
 have employed at least 3 local employees (Singapore citizens or
Singapore permanent residents with CPF contributions) excluding soleproprietors, partners under contract for service and shareholders who
are directors of the company. A business is considered to have met the
3-local-employees condition if it contributes CPF on the payroll of at least
3 local employees in the relevant month(s); and
 carry on active business operations in Singapore.
Note: Please deduct any government grant or subsidy given on your
investment and claim PIC benefits only on the net spending.
Illustration on calculation of tax benefits:
Government Support
What Centre Pays
Course fee before subsidy
For the course, “Questioning & Responding” which costs $227.00
WDA funding of 90% course fees
(Based on funding for SMEs
$227.00 x 90% = $204.30
$227.00 x 10% = $22.70
Amount eligible for PIC claims is the amount net of Govt grants i.e. $22.70
Claiming 400% Tax Deduction

To claim tax deduction of $90.80 (400% x $22.70) in your the Income Tax Return by the filing
due date
OR
Applying for PIC Cash Payout

but
To submit PIC Cash Payout Form (Online) anytime after the end of your financial quarter(s)
not later filing due date of the Income Tax Return (60% x $22.70 = $13.62).
^ The minimum qualifying expenditure for each cash payout application is $400
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For more information on PIC contact IRAS:
Helpline: 1800-356 8622 (For Companies) / (65) 6351 3534 (For Self –
employed/Partnership) Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iras.gov.sg
Business > For companies > Productivity and Innovation Credit
*Information present in Annex A, B and C is correct as at March 2015
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Annex D
Calendar of Courses
The calendar below provides the start date of each class for all the courses listed in the Prospectus.
S/N
Course Title
1
Planning an Active Curriculum Through a
Responsive Environment
2
Understanding and Supporting the Social
Emotional Development in Children Aged
3 Years and Below
3
Putting Principles into Practice: Nurturing
Early Learners (NEL) Framework Training
(previously known as Refreshed KCF)
4
Basic Educational Gym for Preschoolers
5
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Class 6
Class 2
Class 10
Class 11
Class 2
Fun with Numeracy
Class 2
6
Identification and Classroom
Management of Pre-schoolers with
Learning Difficulties
7
Strategies for Development of Hand
Function, Pre-writing and Handwriting Skills
for Children
8
Understanding Creative Play and
Development for Early Intervention
Class 3
9
Using Art and Creativity to Build Social
and Emotional Skills
Class 5
10
(WSQ) Display Critical Thinking and
Analytical Skills
11
Nov
Class 8
Class 9
Class 5
Class 4
(WSQ) Lead Team
Class 1
59
Dec
S/N
Course Title
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
12
(WSQ) Leading through People
Class 5
13
Leadership Series:
Part (ii) Classroom Observation and
Feedback – Observation of Teachers in
the Classroom
Class 3
14
Planning the Mother Tongue Language
(MTL) Curriculum – A Course for Centre
Leaders: Nurturing Early Learners (NEL)
Framework for Mother Tongue Languages
(MTL)
Classes
15-24
15
(WSQ) Apply Emotional Competence to
Manage Self at the Workplace
Class 6
16
Mentoring for Success
Class 8
17
(WSQ) Mentoring Novice Teachers
18
Relating Well with Parents
19
Quality Rating Scale (QRS) Workshop
Class 5
Class 6
20
QRS Customised Workshop
Class 3
21
Strategic Planning Workshop
Class 3
Class 5
Class 9
Class 6
Class 10
60
Classes
25-30
Class 11
Dec