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.
*
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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15
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
11
18
Relating Well with Parents
Educarers, Teachers and
Centre Leaders
FCE
19
Quality Rating Scale (QRS)
Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
20
QRS Customised Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
21
Strategic Planning Workshop
Experienced Teachers and
Centre Leaders
MAL
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Course Title
Course Title
Course Duration
Course Duration
Target Group
Target Group
1)
Planning an Active Curriculum Through a
Responsive Environment
2) Understanding and Supporting the Social
Emotional Development in Children Aged 3
1.5 Years
Days -and
withBelow
a break between 1st and 2nd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
(10.5 training hours)
2 Days - with a break between 1st and 2nd day for
implementation and completion of assignment
Educarers
Teachers (teaching children up to 3 years
(14
training and
hours)
old)
Educarers and Teachers (teaching children up to 3 years old)
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
CostofofCourse
Course
Cost
Organising Department
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Course Dates
 Recognise that a secure and respectful relationship
 Enhance knowledge and skills to understand and
between infants/toddlers and educarers is important in
support the social emotional development in children
supporting
exploration
and later development
aged 3 years
and below
  Plan
learning
experiences
based toonsupport
the Early
Develop
appropriate
strategies
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social
Development
Framework of children
(Singapore)
and
and emotional development
aged 3 years
and below
infants/toddlers’
developmental needs
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and strategies
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programme
suitabletoformonitor
infants/ and
toddlers
and
classroom
routines
and
practices
for
the
development
create an environment that provides for meaningful
of young children’s social emotional well-being
experiences and purposeful play
 Establish a collaborative relationship with parents in
supporting the social emotional development of
children
aged 3Fee:
years
and below(without GST)
Full Course
$208.70/pax
Full Course Fee: $305/pax (without GST), $326.35 (with GST)
Singaporeans
and
PRs
will be eligible
under
Subsidised
Course
Fee:
$65.27/pax
(Onlyfor
forfunding
ECDA Certified
WDA. Please check on
your eligibility via SkillsConnect
participants)
website.
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
Professional
Development Department
(CHEN_Weixuan@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course content, contact: Esther Goh
(Esther_GOH@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course
administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK @ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
Registration(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
Period
Registration Details
Course Dates
Registration Period
Class 2: 20
Nov6:& 2 Dec
Class
8 Sep 2015 - 13 Oct 2015
4 Aug 2015 – 25 Sep 2015
15 Oct & 29 Oct (PM)
To register, please complete the
attached
application Details
form and
Registration
email it to Ms Chong Kai Yun at
register@seedinstitute.edu.sg
by 13
To register, please complete the
Oct
attached
2015, 5pm.
application form and
email it to Ms Gina Koh at
ginakoh@eddconsultancy.com by
Understanding
and
25 Sep 2015,
5pm.
Supporting SED 0to3 Application Form 20 n
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About the trainer:
Application
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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
About the
trainer:
Development and Master of Education in Special Education. She has attended
specialised
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Ed. D.and
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advice
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to World
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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:
“The
is effective
and helps
us understand the social emotional development of
Whatcourse
participants
say about
the course:
children.”
“I am able to reflect on my daily practices and the course has been an eye opener on
- Juvida Elizabeth Hernanade, My First Skool @ Kallang Bahru
how to be an effective educarer.”
- Nur Hanisah Md
Shariff,
Acorn Childcare
Centre
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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
(Renee_Faiza_AMIR@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
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
4)
Basic Educational Gym for Preschoolers
2 Days - with a break between 1st and 2nd day
implementation and completion of assignment
(14 training hours)
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for
Target Group
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
(Valerie_LAU@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
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
bearyfungym@gmail.com 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
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The objectives of the course are to help participants:

Course Objectives


Cost of Course
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
(CHUA_Sze_Yi@ecda.gov.sg)
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
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)
Course Title
Registration Period
18 Aug 2015 – 16 Oct 2015
6)
Registration Details
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chong Kai Yun at
register@seedinstitute.edu.sg by 16
Oct 2015, 5pm.
Identification and Classroom Management of
Pre-schoolers with Learning Difficulties
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3 Days - with a break between 2nd and 3rd day for
About the trainers:
Course Duration
implementation and completion of assignment
(21 training
hours)
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
Target Group
Teachers
Education from the University of South Australia with a first class honours and was
conferred the Dean’s ListThe
for objectives
academicof
excellence.
2009,
Mona
graduated with a
the courseInare
to help
participants:
Master’s in Education from the University of South Australia.
 Understand the different domains that may contribute to
She specialises in Sports and Fitness for Young Children, Discovery of the World,
learning and behavioural issues in the classroom
Mathematics for Young Children and Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and
 Be undergraduate
aware of resources
and
practical
strategies
Course Objectives
Education.
She also teaches
courses,
including
Current
Issues inin
creating
an engaging and supportive environment for
Curriculum Development and
Implementation.
children
 Learn about communication with parents regarding their
Ms Juliana Ng-Furtado, is a Senior Lecturer with 19 years of early childhood experience
children’s progress
prior to her employment with SEED Institute. Juliana teaches the Diploma courses at
Full Course
Fee:in-service
$460/paxand
(without
GST), teachers.
SEED Institute and Ngee Ann Polytechnic
to both
pre-service
$492.20/pax
She specialises in Human Growth and Development,
Play(with
andGST)
the Young Child, Social
andCost
Emotional
Development and field practicum. At UniSIM, Juliana teaches Child
of Course
Singaporeans and PRs may be eligible for funding under
Growth and Development. WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
website.
Ms Rajalachime Gunathilakan obtained both her Bachelor of Education and Master of
Professional
Development
Department
Education from the University of South
Australia. Currently
a lecturer,
she has more than
For queries on course content, contact: Esther Goh
20 years of experience in the early childhood field as a Kindergarten Teacher and
Organising Department
(Esther_GOH@ecda.gov.sg)
Principal.
Rajalachime
specialises
in
early
childhood topics such as Curriculum for Early
/ Contact Person / Email
Childhood Care and Education,
andon
the
Youngadministration,
Child and Mathematics
ForPlay
queries
course
contact: S. for the
Young Child. She supervises student
teachers
in their field practicum. She has
Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
undertaken research projects and presented research papers, both at local and
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
international conferences.
Class 8: 1, 2 & 8 Oct
21 Jul 2015 – 23 Sep
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chua Sok Chen at
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chua_sok_chen@spd.org.sg by 23
Sep 2015, 5pm.
2015
[Application]
Identification n Clsrm Mngmt of Pre-schooler
Class 9: 5, 6 & 13 Nov
25 Aug 2015 – 6 Oct 2015
To register, please complete the
attached application form and
email it to Ms Chua Sok Chen at
chua_sok_chen@spd.org.sg by 6
Oct 2015, 5pm.
[Application]
Identification n Clsrm Mngmt of Pre-schooler
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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
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.
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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
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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
(Valerie_LAU@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 5: 4 Nov
Registration Period
18 Aug 2015 – 4 Oct 2015
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).
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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
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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
(CHEN_Weixuan@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
Course Dates
Class 3:
15, 16 Oct &16 Nov
Registration Period
Registration Details
4 Aug 2015 – 29 Sep 2015
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
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
(CHEN_Weixuan@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: S. Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
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
(Lydia_KHOO@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
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
andy.oh@kaplan.com 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
(Lydia_KHOO@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_Kuek@ecda.gov.sg)
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
jemina@seraphcorp.net by 29 Oct
2015, 5pm.
[Application] Lead
Team 30 Nov, 1 Dec 2015.docx
Course Title
Course Duration
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)
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About the
trainer:
Target
Group
Experienced Teachers and Centre Leaders
Ms Sophie Tay brings with her
a objectives
strong background
in counselling
and
contemporary
The
of the course
are to help
participants:
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
 Understand
the belief,
vision,
objectives,
learning
goals
successful in relationship management and leadership in a stressful and results-oriented
and guiding principles in the MTL Framework
environment. Her intervention style is a blend of empathy, grace and assertiveness.
Plan and identify
resources
to enhance
Sophie
holdsObjectives
an Advanced Certificate
for Training
and needed
Assessment
(ACTA) existing
and
Course
support
for MTL teachers
to plan
Advanced Transactional Analysis
certification.
She is also
an and
SAC implement
(Singaporean
effectivewith
MTLa curriculum
for children
aged
4-6 years, as
Association of Counselling) counsellor,
Master of Social
Science
in Professional
Counselling from Swinburne University
Technology.
well asof
observe
and assess children’s learning
 Plan and identify resources needed to support the centre
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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
(Renee_Faiza_AMIR@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
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
Class 23 & 24:
29 & 30 Oct
Class 25:
2 & 3 Nov
Class 26:
3 & 4 Nov
4 Aug 2015 – 30 Oct 2015
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To register, please go to the
Preschool Connect website at
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschool
connect.
Course
ClassTitle
27:
5 & 6 Nov
Course Duration
Class 28:
11 & Group
12 Nov
Target
Class 29:
16 & 17 Nov
Class 30:
Course Objectives
18 & 19 Nov
About the trainers:
12) (WSQ) Leading through People
2 Days (16 training hours)
Centre Leaders
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
 Communicate effectively
 Lead team decision making
 Develop and maintain professional competence
Full Course Fee: $550/pax (without GST),
$588.50/pax
GST) Education Division
Dr Karuppiah Nirmala is a Lecturer at the Early
Childhood(with
and Special
of the
Institute of Education. She has served many years in the field of early
CostNational
of Course
Singaporeans
and PRs
will be lecturer,
eligible for
funding under
childhood education, holding
various positions
including
practicum
supervisor,
WDA. Please check on your eligibility via SkillsConnect
curriculum consultant, training co-ordinator and researcher/research advisor. She has
website.
conducted talks for parents and workshops for teachers both in and outside Singapore.
Professional Development Department
Dr. Hanin Hussain is a lecturer
at
the
Childhood
andcontact:
Special Lydia
NeedsKhoo
Education
For queriesEarly
on course
content,
AcademicDepartment
Group at the National Institute
of Education. She teaches pre-service, inOrganising
(Lydia_KHOO@ecda.gov.sg)
/ service
Contactand
Person
/
Email
postgraduate courses. She has taught in the primary school setting in
For queries
on course
administration,
contact:
Kuek
Singapore and in early childhood
settings
in New
Zealand, and
workedBelinda
in professional
(Belinda_KUEK@ecda.gov.sg)
leadership in early childhood education.
Her areas of research interests include
complexity thinking in education, curriculum and curriculum development, physically
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
active play, teachers’ workplace professional learning and practice-based research.
To register, please complete the
application
form and
Mrs Mercy Karuniah Michael is a lecturer with the Earlyattached
Childhood
and Special
Needs
email it to Ms Kate Tiu at
Academic Group in NIE (NTU). She holds a MEd (ECE) from
NIE and is now pursuing her
kate.tiu@capelleconsulting.com
by
13
Oct 2015,
Class
5: 16
17 Nov
8 Sep
– 13 Octteacher,
2015
PhD
with
the& same
institution.
She2015
is a trained
specializing
in 5pm.
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
Application
Leading Through People Application Form 1
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
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
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than the
20 years
of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has set up
About
trainers:
preschools locally and internationally.
A trainer at Capelle Academy, Ms Tan Swee Suan provides consultancy to Department
Ms Joy
Anand
is presently
candidate
at NIE,
NTU. She
beenwith
an early
Heads
in Marie
schools.
She was
a guideainPhD
Teacher
Renewal
journeys
andhas
worked
staff
childhood
educator
since
1982,
holding
various
positions
such
as
teacher,
lecturer,
from various schools. Suan employs a combination of team and individual activities
principal,
andreflection,
cluster principal.
As an early
childhood educator,
has been
actively
that
promote
exploration
and problem-solving.
Sheshe
is also
a certified
involved in sharing
her knowledge
and Programs
skills with pre-service
and in-service
teachers,
administrator
for Professional
DynaMetric
and DiSC -personality
profiling
tools.
families and communities. She has also presented at several local conferences and
Ms
Mia Chua received
her
of Business
Second Class Upper Honours,
contributed
her insights
toBachelor
several articles
in theStudies,
local media.
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,
What participants
say about
course: to open participants’ mind to rethink their
action-focused
exercises
and the
facilitation,
role effectiveness in their organizations.
"Sharing of wonderful ideas to facilitate and support learning of MTL. Interactive
discussions between trainer and participants"
- Say Xiangrui, Pre-school by the Park
What participants say about the course:
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Courses
“Excellent workshop for self-discovery, growth and development
with practical
- Mabel Goh, Carpe Diem @ ITE AMK
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Course
Title
Course
Title
Course Duration
Course Duration
Target Group
Target Group
13) Leadership Series:
15)Part
(WSQ)
Apply Emotional
Competence
to
(ii) Classroom
Observation
and Feedback
Self atofthe
Workplace
–Manage
Observation
Teachers
in the Classroom
2 Days (16 training hours)
2 Days (1.5 Days with a break for implementation and
completion
assignment,
Educarersofand
Teachers followed by another 0.5 Day)
(14Experienced
training hours)
Educarers, Experienced Teachers and Centre
Leaders
Centre Leaders who have attended the Leadership Series:
The
Part
(i) objectives
Overview of the course are to help participants:
TheLeadership
Series comprises
a
RecogniseCourses
own emotional
states,four
thecourses
causeswith
of those
total duration
of 8.5
daysand
targeted
at Centre
Leaders:
emotional
states
its effects
on performance
and
interpersonal relationships at the workplace
(i)
Overview
 Manage
own emotions and impulses to work effectively
(ii) withClassroom
Observation
and Feedback
others, taking
into consideration
the different cultures
(iii) andAbackgrounds
Journey towards
Curriculum
Leadership
of individuals at the workplace
(iv)
Building
a
Culture
to Support
 Identify personal strengths
and Learning
weaknesses and make
improvements needed to develop Emotional Intelligence
Course Objectives
All participants
would
need to attend
Overview
course and
 Recognise
the emotional
needs the
of others,
empathise
beforerespond
attending
any of the other
courses
appropriately
to their
needsin the series.
Courses
in the series
needconfidence
not be attended
any particular
 Present
self with
and inshow
flexibility in
Course Objectives
sequence.
Participants
need
not
attend
all
the
courses
in the
responding to changes at the workplace
series
are encouraged
to do so.
 but
Demonstrate
conscientiousness
and trustworthiness to
complete given tasks according to organisational
Classroom Observation and Feedback – Observation of
standards.
Teachers in the Classroom
 Demonstrate initiative and optimism in pursuing goals
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
beyond what is required and expected of self
 Design classroom observations to meet different purposes
Full Course Fee: $250/pax (without GST),
 Develop, plan and conduct the classroom observation for
$267.50/pax (with GST)
professional development
Cost of Course
 Facilitate
the post
observation
for deeper
Singaporeans
and
PRs will beconversation
eligible for funding
under
WDA.
Please
check
on
your
eligibility
via
SkillsConnect
learning of teachers
website.
Cost of Course
Fully Subsidised
by ECDA
Professional
Development
Department
For queries on course content, contact: Weixuan Chen
Organising Department
(CHEN_Weixuan@ecda.gov.sg
)
Professional
Development Department
/ Contact Person / Email
For queries on course content, contact: Lydia Khoo
For queries on(Lydia_KHOO@ecda.gov.sg)
course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
Organising Department
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
/ Contact Person / Email
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
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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 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
angie@eagleinfotech.edu.sg
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.
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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
Course Duration
Target Group
18) Relating Well with Parents
2 Days (14 training hours)
Educarers, Teachers and Centre Leaders
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Course
Course
Title
Title
Course
Title
19)
Quality
Rating
Scale
(QRS)
21)
16)
Strategic
Mentoring
Planning
Success
Workshop
The
objectives
offor
the
course
are toWorkshop
help participants:
20)
QRS
Customised
Workshop
Course Duration
Duration
Course
Course Duration
Course Duration
Days
(14 training
training
hours)
22 Days
hours)
3 (7
Days
- with
afamily
break
between 2nd(such
and as
3rdculture,
day for
(14
Understand
characteristics,
1 Day
training
hours)
implementation
and
completion
offactors)
assignment
language,
social
economic
influences and
Centre
Leaders
and
Experienced
Teachers
(21
training
hours)
Experienced
Teachers
andcontribute
CentreLeaders
Leaders
Experienced
Teachers
and
Centre
factors
that can
to challenging parental
Maximum
of
2
educators
per
centre.
Target Group
behaviour
Maximum
of22educators
educators
perExperienced
centre;Class
ClassTeachers
sizeisiscapped
capped
at
30.
TargetGroup
Group
Maximum
of
per
centre;
size
30.
Target
Experienced
Educarers,
and at
Centre
(Priority
will
be given
to centres
due skills
for SPARK
Target Group

Develop
the
necessary
to
relate
well
and
(Priority
will
be
given
to non-SPARK
child-care
centres
and
(Priority
will
be
given
to
who have
completed
the
2-day QRS
Leaders
who
bethose
mentoring
in-service
teachers
Re-certification
) will
maintain
good
relationships
with
parents
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Scheme
applicants)
training
needeligible
a refresher
course)
Course Objectives
 Develop
positive
and
effective
communication skills
TheThe
objectives
ofthe
the
course
to help
participants:
objectives
of course
the
course
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help
participants:
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of
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to help
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objectives
of
the
course
are
to
help
participants:
and use multiple communication techniques when
communicating
with
parents Leadership and Strategic
Course
Understand
the basic
process
of Strategic
Course Objectives
Objectives
 Understand
mentoring
concepts
the
mentoring
 Refresh
participants’
knowledge
on practices
use of and
theto
Quality
Rating
Learn
from
and
apply
some
good
improve
the

Understand
and
apply
different
conflict
resolution
Planning
process
Scale
for
the
centres’
self-appraisal
quality
of their centres
strategies
inPlans
dealing
with Plans
challenging
parental
Strategic
and
Action
for their
centres

Understand
the
roles
and
responsibilities
of
mentors
Course Objectives  Develop
Use the
Quality Rating
Scale asparent
a toolcomplaints
for self-appraisal. and
behaviour
and handling
Course Objectives
mentees
Cost of Course
Fully
subsidised
by ECDA
 Prepare
for SPARK
assessment
 Engage
parents
as partners
in their children's
 Learn and apply the skills in setting expectations and goals
education Fully subsidised by ECDA
Cost of Course
with mentees
Course
Assignment:
Full Course
Fee: $245/pax
(without
GST),
Organising
 Participants
required
complete
their
centres’ Self Learn andare
apply
the skillsto
in mentoring
mentees
$262.15/pax
(with
GST)
Department /
Regulation and Standards
/ Quality
Assurance
Branch (QAB)
Organising
Appraisal during the course
Contact Person /
Enid
Ong (Enid_ONG@ecda.gov.sg)
Full Standards
Course
Fee:
$292/pax
(withoutBranch
GST), (QAB)
Department
/
Regulation
and
/ Quality
Assurance
Cost of Course
Singaporeans Fully
and
PRs
will
be
eligible
for
funding
under
Email
Cost
of
Course
subsidised
by
ECDA
(with GST)
Contact Person /
Enid Ong$312.44/pax
(Enid_ONG@ecda.gov.sg)
WDA.
Please
check
on
your
eligibility
via
SkillsConnect
Cost
ofDates
Course
Email
Course
Registration Period
Registration Details
Organising
website.
Singaporeans
and
PRs
will
be
eligible
for funding
under
WDA.
Department
Regulation
and
Standards
Quality
Assurance
Branch
(QAB)
To/register,
please
go to the
Preschool
Professional
Development
Department
Course
Dates/
Registration
Period
Registration
Details
Please check
on your
eligibility via SkillsConnect website.
Contact Person /
Ong
(Enid_ONG@ecda.gov.sg)
Connect website at
19 Oct
–Enid
13on
Nov
For2015
queries
course
content, contact:
Anita Sharmily
Class 3: 27 Nov
register, please Department
go to the Preschool
Development
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
Email
2015ProfessionalTo
Theyopholous
Connect
website
at
For2015
queries
on course
content,
contact:
Anita Sharmily
12
Oct
–
9
Nov
Organising
Department
(Anita_Sharmily_THEYOPHOLOUS@ecda.gov.sg)
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
Course
Dates
Registration
Period
Registration
Details
Class 3: 25 & 26 Nov
Theyopholous
2015
Organising
/ Contact Department
Person / Email
(Anita_Sharmily_THEYOPHOLOUS@ecda.gov.sg)
/ Contact Person / Email
For queries on courseToadministration,
contact: Belinda
register, please go to the Preschool
Class
5: 23 & 24 Nov
12 Oct
– 9 Nov 2015
What
participants
say about
the2015
course:
Kuekwebsite at
Connect
For queries on course administration,
contact: Belinda Kuek
(Belinda_KUEK
@ecda.gov.sg)
http://www.ecda.gov.sg/preschoolconnect.
(Belinda_KUEK
“This
course
meabout
to
for
SPARK
and look out@ecda.gov.sg)
for the indicators.”
What
participants
say
the2015
course:
Class
6: 25 helped
& 26 Nov
12prepare
Oct
–9
Nov 2015
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
Course Dates
Registration Period
Registration Details
“I learnt that a leader must think and plan strategically.”
To
register,
please
complete
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Table
of Courses
To
please complete
the
theregister,
online application
form at
online
application form at by 28
http://tinyurl.com/pnvsyx5
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http://tinyurl.com/qhl9wbt
by 15
Sep 2015, 5pm.
Oct
2015,
5pm.
4
Aug
2015
–
28
Sep
2015
helpfulness in guiding us through the QRS, and your patience
What participants say about the course:
Class
9: & 13
Class
10:
12
“Thank
you
trainers
forOct
your 27 Aug 2015 – 15 Oct 2015
5,
6
&
30
Nov
in the detailed explanations. I really appreciate your encouragement. I will take up
challenges and take actions to embark on the SPARK Journey.”
MENTORING FOR
SUCCESS NOV.docx
Class 11: 16 & 17 Nov
please
complete
Back To
toregister,
Summary
Table
of Courses
the online application form at
1 Sep 2015 – 26 Oct 2015
http://tinyurl.com/p4us3g7 by
26 Oct 2015, 5pm.
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About the trainers:
RELATING WELL
NOV class.docx
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
About the trainer:
and Kinderland Corporation.
With more than 20 years of mentoring and management experience in the Early
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
Childhood
Ms Delphine
Teo is aShe
trainer
and course
developer
with the
the PACEEducation
Academysector,
at Singapore
Polytechnic.
is currently
an Executive
Principal
PACE
Academy
at Singapore
Polytechnic.
She oversees
is currently
Executive
Principal at the
at the
PAP Community
Foundation
(HQ) and
a an
cluster
of 16 kindergartens
PAP
Foundation
(HQ) and oversees a cluster of 16 kindergartens and
andCommunity
childcare centre
principals.
childcare centre principals.
What participants say about the course:
What
participants
say about
course: communication in order to relate well with
“I learnt
the strategies
ofthe
effective
parents.”
“I learnt about the 5C model and how to be an effective mentor. I also learnt how to
have effective dialogues.”
- Lee Heng Siew, SASCO Childcare Centre
- Sha, Mustard Seed @ Hougang Pte Ltd
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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)
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Date /
Training
hours
Fee
Approval by
Principal /
Supervisor
Course Title
17) (WSQ) Mentoring Novice Teachers
Course Duration
3 Days (24 training hours)
Experienced Educarers, Experienced Teachers and Centre
Leaders who will be mentoring student teachers
Target Group
This course will enable participants to acquire skills and
knowledge that are associated with effective mentoring.
The objectives of the course are to help participants:
Course Objectives
 Develop an orientation programme
 Co-ordinate and mentor student teacher’s progress
 Evaluate, assess and report on student teacher’s progress
After 70% WDA funding for in-service teachers: $154.08
(Applicable for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents only)
Cost of Course
Organising Department
/ Contact Person / Email
Professional Development Department
For queries on course content, contact: Anita Sharmily
Theyopholous
(Anita_Sharmily_THEYOPHOLOUS@ecda.gov.sg)
For queries on course administration, contact: S.Alageswari
(Alageswari_S@ecda.gov.sg)
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
chongkaiy@seedinstitute.edu.sg by 2
Nov 2015, 5pm.
Mentoring Novice
Teachers (Nov).docx
E.g.
Child
Development,
Learning
Environments
and
Curriculum
Development
of Numeracy
in Early
Childhood
Education
Levels 1 and 2
40
24 Feb
& 13
Mar
2015 /
14 hours
$340 (not
incl.
funding
support)
Approved
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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SAMPLE
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__________________________________
_________________________________
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:
wda_skillsconnect_helpdesk@wda.gov.sg
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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: picredit@iras.gov.sg
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
47
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
48
Classes
25-30
Class 11
Dec