The entry qualifications to this Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education s programme of the Open University of Tanzania [OUT] are:

OPTION I
Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent, with passes in FOUR approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent.

(b) One of the following combinations of passes in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent;

Either

(i) One principal Level passes (in appropriate subjects) and one Subsidiary pass or

(ii) An appropriate equivalent Certificate approved by the Senate of The Open University of Tanzania. The certificate must be of duration of at least one year.

OPTION II
Candidates who have satisfied completed Form Four with a minimum passes in 4 subject and have undergone training for about 9 months and obtained a certificate qualification equivalent to NTA level 5 or NQF level 5 may be considered for  admission

OPTION III 
Candidates with awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit. These include a certificate, or a Diploma from other fields, or degree or an advanced Diploma in a relevant field.

OPTION IV
Either a candidate must possess a certificate with at least 3.0 GPA or ‘C’ average grade in specified fields such as:  Certificate in special education; Certificate in education; Certificate  in primary teacher education; Certificate in early childhood education; Certificate in technical education; Certificate in educational management and administration; Certificate in open and distance learning; Certificate in curriculum design and development; Certificate in business education; Certificate in ICT; Certificate in computer science; Certificate in languages; Certificate in Guidance and Counseling; Certificate in community development; Certificate in social work; Certificate in Assistive Technology; Certificate in audiology; Certificate in Physiotherapy; Certificate in Sign Language; Certificate in Adult Education; Certificate in  Rehabilitation studies; Certificate in Hearing Sciences and Audiology;  PLUS additional entry qualifications for those without a Certificate in early childhood education:

(1) A training in early childhood education or

(2) A training in nursery issues or

(3) Experience in services for children in their homes or children with disabilities.

1. LEVEL 1

  2. LEVEL 2

1. General Fees for Non-Degree Programmes

2. Tuition Fees per Unit (or per 10 credits) For Non-Degree courses

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas: 

Knowledge and Understanding

On completing the programme student teachers are expected to:

A1   have a strong understanding of young children’s issues, needs, interests, abilities, and the importance of investing in the early years.

A2   have developed a positive understanding and accumulated knowledge in the methods, strategies, and approaches to care and teach young children

A3   have an understanding of how early childhood care and education is related to general education and how it can be used in mobilizing the community, the public, resources, and other professions to ensure quality, access, equity and equality in the provision of education;

A4    have developed knowledge and understanding of designing a curriculum for young children

A5   have developed knowledge and understanding of research, monitoring, and evaluation of early childhood care and education issues;

A6   have developed knowledge and understanding of how to deal with young children, their families, their parents, and interested parties in fostering the development of young children. 

Intellectual Skills

On completing the programme students can be expected to have the ability to:

B1   identify, simplify, and apply early childhood principles in analyzing and modeling of caring and learning environment for young children;

B2   identify and apply appropriate teaching/ learning methods for young children

B3   identify and apply appropriate identification, screening, assessment and early intervention methods and strategies for young children with special needs;

B4   identify and apply appropriate research, monitoring and evaluation methods in early childhood care and education; and

B5   identify and apply planning, administrative and managerial skills in early childhood care and education settings.

Professional/ Practical Skills

On completing the programme students can be expected to have the ability to:

C1   use a range of specific types of teaching methods and support strategies to stimulate and strengthen the use of abilities of young children

C2   effectively use of research, monitoring and evaluation skills in early childhood matters;

C3    write and plan services and lessons for young children;

C4   use a range of strategies, methods, and skills of identification, screening, assessment, and early intervention for young children with special needs.

C5 Plan and effectively manage ECCE centers

Transferable/Key Skills

On completing the programme students can be expected to have the ability to:

D1       follow an independent programme of study through to completion;

D2       plan, carry out, and report on an individual research project;

D3        manage time and work to deadlines;

D4        participate constructively in groups;

• Each module carries 100% marks. The final examination counts for 70% of the total marks. Coursework carries 30% of the total marks
• A candidate shall not pass the course programs unless he/she attains a minimum of 40% (C) in each module.
• The mode of evaluation for the field practice/ teaching practice is 100%