"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education."
- Martin Luther King Jr
The ECE Educator
As ECE Educators, Learning Support Educator or Leaders in ECE should be or have the following attributes:
Resilience
An educator has to be adaptable, flexible, and possess mental and emotional strength to manage a variety of tasks as well as new circumstances to meet the diverse needs of children.
Collaborative
An educator actively contributes to the building of the preschool fraternity through collaboration with peers, and possesses good interpersonal skills to work well with various stakeholders.
Passion for Children
An educator must have a passion for teaching young children and believe that every child can learn.
Professionalism
An educator is a competent professional who strives for excellence in his/her day-to-day work and displays strong integrity and accountability towards his/her duties.
Love for Learning
An educator pursues lifelong learning and engages in reflective practice. He/She actively improves his/her pedagogical practice through creativity and innovation.
Empathy
An educator embraces diversity, shows empathy and respects towards children and their families, varous stakeholders, and the community and builds positive relationships with them.
(Source: SkilsFuture Singapore, 2022)
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Testimonials
“I like the practicality of the modules and basically the course covered all areas on early childhood education. The dedicated and experienced lecturers have made learning practically where I could apply it at my work place as an early childhood educator.
“Knowledge, skills and attitude are equally important for professionalism.”
Fam Fui Yin
Preschool Principal
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Class 2007
“Life is about choices. We are what we chose to be. Be unique because each of us is born to stand out. After years of searching, I finally found something that fulfills my heart in DIKA. I immediately knew being in the Special Needs industry is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”
Kiranjeet Kaur
Senior Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Diploma in Special Education (Early Years), Class of 2014
“I first graduated as an Illustrator, but I decided to pursue Diploma in Special Education in Dika College. With friendly lecturers and staff, Dika feels like my extended home. The whole journey has really honed my leadership skills which helped me advance in my current work.”
Lim Pei Yen
Picture Books Producer
Diploma in Special Education (Early Years), Class of 2017
“I believe in the importance of self-discovery. The journey in knowing yourself is much more important than the destination itself. And I am so clear of who and where I want to be when I joined Dika. Be patient to be who you are.”
Low Lai Kwan
Clinical Psychologist Trainee
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Class of 2013
“I first graduated with a Degree in Sports Science from UM. I felt stagnant in my career and decided to enroll in Dika. It was worth the time investment. DECE enhances my knowledge about young children. As a Gymnastics Coach who mainly teaches children with special needs, I hope to provide them a place where they too can enjoy gymnastics!”
Low Pek Har
Gymnastics Coach
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Class of 2015
“My study life and experience in Dika is ‘Simplifed and Practical’. All the lesson or projects are ready to apply in industry settings. All lecturers are really helpful where they are experts on their fields. Thank you Dika for providing a place to anybody can learn at any stages of their life.”
Maslinawati Ahmad
Founder & Principal of Excel Qhalif
Exe. Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Class of 2019
“I hope that by becoming a teacher, I can serve my community in Sabah in teaching children in rural areas, so that they too will have the opportunity for an education just like any other children in the city.”
Nelvianna Masandul
Teacher Trainer
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Class of 2015
“I love the journey to becoming a special needs educator. I am currently based in Sydney, studying for my Bachelor in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies. I got to know about inclusive education through my studies in Dika. Hopefully, when I return, I plan to start up a whole new generation of special educators that can develop and teach in an inclusive environment.”
Reuben Au
Disability Support Worker, in Pivotal Leaders Pty Ltd, Aus
Diploma in Special Education (Early Years), Class of 2018
“Studying in Dika, makes me realize that learning can be fun again. Lecturers are very supportive, knowledgeable, and resourceful. The skills I’ve learned in Dika encourages me to be more engaging when teaching my saxophone classes to children especially those with the children with special needs. As one said, “Do good, die great!”
Zoe Chan Tze Mun
Head of Marketing & PR. The Saxophone Store
Diploma in Special Education (Early Years), Class of 2021
“I believe in my work. I believe that I must not run away from this responsibility. I facilitate others who wish to make a difference. Together we support the children. I am forever grateful to have been a DIKA student.”
Norhamimah Nazaruddin
Special Education Teacher (children with Cerebral Palsy)
Diploma in Special Education (Early Years), Class of 2009
“My experience at Dika College helped me appreciate the role of educators. We all have a role to play in making early childhood education a professional profession. I have noticed a growing appreciation for early childhood education (ECE) and ECE educators in recent times and am hopeful that greater recognition of educators.”
Olivia Chen
Public Relations Strategist
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Class of 2013
“Teamwork and collaboration are aspects there were greatly stressed by my lecturers at Dika College. I can now appreciate the worth of the knowledge they imparted to me. I am inspired to create a better support system for educators where we can come together to provide assistance. Encouragement and most of all, inspire one another to always do more for children.”
Jessica Latha Nadarajah
Educator at Tadika Kristal Lavender
Diploma in Early Childhood Education , Class of 2020
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