Official Nomination Form
Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL)
The ADECL is designed to prepare Senior Pre-school Teachers for the role of centre leadership.
Eligibility Criteria:
a) Be ECDA-certified as a Level 2 pre-school teacher
b) Have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education1
c) Have met the competency level for Senior Pre-school Teacher (with reference to the Skills
Map2)
d) Have completed the pre-requisite core course(s) as identified and offered by ECDA3
All nominators are to ensure that the completed Official ADECL Nomination Form (saved as a word
document), together with the documentary evidence and compulsory additional documents, are
submitted to ECDA via email at [email protected] by 18 Nov 2016, 5pm.
Late and incomplete submissions, or submission in hardcopy will not be accepted.
For any enquiries, please email [email protected].
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The list of ECDA-recognised diplomas in early childhood care and education will be determined by ECDA, and will be subjected to review
periodically. Some examples of current ECDA-recognised diplomas in early childhood care and education are:
1. Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)
2. Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education (CPEE)
3. Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH)
4. Diploma in Preschool Education – Teaching & Leadership (DPE- T&L)
5. Specialist Diploma in Preschool Education (SDPE)
6. Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (SDECCE)
7. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
8. Diploma in Psychology Studies with Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
9. Diploma (Conversion) in Kindergarten Education Teaching (NVKET)
10. Advanced Diploma in Kindergarten Education Teaching (ADKET)
11. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (SIM)
12. Diploma in Early Years Teaching
13. WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (WSQ PDECCE)
14. WSQ Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Childcare) (WSQ PDECCE (CC))
15. Diploma in Preschool Education - Teaching (DPE-T)
2 The skills for Senior Pre-school Teacher in the Skills Map are found on pages 6 and 7 of the Official ADECL nomination form.
3 The pre-requisite core course for the 3rd intake in April 2017 is ‘Mentoring for Success (LMAMNFS14E)’. Details of this course may be
found at CPD Prospectus 2016.
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A)
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Full Name as in
NRIC / Passport:
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Singapore PR:
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ECDA L2
certified?
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Highest
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Choice of
Polytechnic
☐ Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
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☐ Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
CENTRE’S PARTICULARS
Name of Centre
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B)
NOMINEE’S PERSONAL STATEMENT
In no more than 500 words, describe
 your philosophy of teaching in Early Childhood Care and Education
 the role and importance of a pre-school Centre Leader
 why you aspire to be a pre-school Centre Leader
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C)
NOMINATION WRITE-UP
a) Nominators are to rate the nominee’s competency level for each sub-domain (e.g. Child
Development) according to the following rubrics:
Competency
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Nominee does not meet the requirements for this competency
Nominee meets the requirements for this competency to a limited extent
Nominee meets the requirements for this competency
Nominee exceeds the requirements for this competency
b) Nominators are to describe the nominee’s competencies, skills and evidence of leadership
potential in relation to the competencies within each sub-domain, within a word limit of 150
words per sub-domain.
c)
A maximum of 3 examples of work and/or 3 pieces of documentary evidence in softcopy may
be provided to show how the nominee has met the competency.
d) Documentary evidence provided should show clearly, the nominee’s leadership potential.
e) Possible documentary evidence include:
i.
Lesson plans / reflections
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Observation notes / analysis
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Photographs with captions
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Sample resources
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Notes / journals
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Mentoring reflection journals
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Incomplete submissions will not be considered for enrolment into the ADECL programme.
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Domain 1: Developing the Child Holistically
Skills – Senior Pre-school Teacher
Child Development
Integrate understanding of how children (birth to age 8) learn and develop, within
the curriculum.
Competency Level
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Curriculum & Pedagogy
 Customise teaching and learning approaches aligned to Curriculum
Frameworks.
 Customise strategies to observe and document children’s learning.
 Engage children meaningfully through the co-design of curriculum and
programmes.
 Evaluate differentiated learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of
children.
 Integrate the core values of early childhood education within curricula and
programmes at the centre.
Learning Environment
 Design quality learning environments.
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Domain 1: Developing the Child Holistically
Skills – Senior Pre-school Teacher
Interactions & Relationships
 Model trusting and respectful relationships with children through positive
interactions with them.
Competency Level
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Health, Safety & Nutrition.
 Advocate appropriate course of action for the protection of children.
 Advocate for a safe and healthy environment within the centre.
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Domain 2: Collaborating with Families and the Community
Competences – Senior Pre-school Teacher
Family & Community Partnerships
 Develop strategies to establish partnerships and collaborations with families
and community stakeholders.
 Lead in implementing collaborative efforts amongst families and community
stakeholders.
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Domain 3: Building Professional Capacity
Competences – Senior Pre-school Teacher
Professional Mastery
 Mentor teachers to enhance their daily practice.
 Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning.
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Professional Values & Ethics
 Advocate for ethical behaviour and professionalism among colleagues.
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Domain 4: Building Organisational Capacity
Competences – Senior Pre-school Teacher
Teamwork & Collaboration
 Foster a culture of collaboration.
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Visioning & Planning
 Collaborate with the Centre Leader, Lead Teacher and Centre staff to align
short-term and long-term goals to the vision, mission and values of the centre.
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D)
ENDORSEMENT
I confirm that the nominee meets the following eligibility criteria:
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Criteria
Nominee is ECDA-certified as a Level 2 pre-school teacher
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Nominee has completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and
education
Nominee has met the competency level for Senior Pre-school Teacher (with
reference to the Skills Map)
Nominee has completed the pre-requisite core course(s) as identified by ECDA
Is there a centre leadership position available for the nominee within a
year of completion of the ADECL?
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[Nominator’s Full Name]
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☐ Yes
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[Nominee’s Full Name]
nomination to enrol in the Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADECL).
I acknowledge that if the nominee is selected for the ADECL, he/she will be placed on the
programme commencing in April 2017.
NOMINATED BY:
Name
:
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:
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Designation
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E)
COMPULSORY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
Please ensure that certified copies of the following compulsory additional documents are submitted
to ECDA at [email protected] for the evaluation of your nomination. Please put a tick against the
items that are submitted to ECDA.
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Document
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Copy of NRIC / Passport / Employment Pass / Work Permit
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Certified copy of Letter of Notification (LON) from ECDA
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Certified copy of certificate for Highest Qualification (Early Childhood)
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Certified copy of transcript for Highest Qualification (Early Childhood)
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Certified copy of certificate of participation for pre-requisite core course4
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The pre-requisite core course for the 3rd intake in April 2017 is ‘Mentoring for Success (LMAMNFS14E)’. Details of this
course may be found at CPD Prospectus 2016.
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