This program is designed for practitioners in the field of early childhood education interested in developing their competencies and skills in the teaching and learning of young children ages from 0-8 years. Courses offered provide a grounding in the theoretical perspectives of educating very young children, actual practice and engagement in empirical research. The program includes a minimum of 180 hours of actual teaching experience in an early childhood education setting. Students will also engage in an action research project as partial fulfillment of the requirement for the program.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of Master of Education, major in Early Childhood Education (Non-Thesis) are expected to possess the following Lasallian attributes, namely:

ELGA 1: Creative and Critical Thinker

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development and learning and its application in various early childhood settings
Analyze current research in the field and its implications and applicability in the teaching and learning of young children.
Utilize pedagogical approaches appropriate to the diverse cultural contexts of young learners.
Develop curriculum and programs for young children grounded in current theories and research on the teaching and learning of young children.
ELGA2: Effective Communicator

Articulate and share best practices in early childhood education.
Build collaborative relationships with families, communities and in the field of early childhood education as well as in other related disciplines (e.g. educational psychology, child psychology, special education, etc.)
ELGA3: Reflective Life-long Learner

Engage in reflective practice that will enhance one’s professional growth as an educator of young children.
Enrich pedagogical knowledge through engaging in empirical and action research.
Sustain professional growth and development through 1) participation in communities of practice; and 2) presentation of research outputs
ELGA4: Service-driven Citizen

Involvement in community projects that foster young children’s well-being.
Contribute to nation building by advocating for children’s rights through collaboration with various government and non-government organizations
ELGA5: Innovator and Constant Seeker of Improvement

Engage in research to develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse early childhood learners.
Implement and evaluate programs based on current research trends and best practices.
Generate ideas with resourcefulness, originality, and insight in the development and utilization of Information Communication Technology in promoting quality, relevant and sustainable educational practices appropriate to early childhood students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to programs offered by the Department of Educational Leadership and Management (DELM) is on a selective basis. In general, only those students who can profit from graduate work and are able to successfully comply with prescribed requirements for graduation shall be considered.’

The following factors are considered in the admission process:

Undergraduate degree in Education or at least 12 units of professional courses in education with a GPA of at least 85%
Entrance examination results
Potential for graduate work and educational leadership based on results of interview
Students enrolled in this program must have at least 2 years teaching experience in preschool or elementary levels.