Professional Development Programme (Teachers) …

1 Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 1 Professional Development Programme (Teachers) 2017 Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 2 Contents 1. Overview of PDP (T) .. 3 2. PDP Compulsory Module: Developing the Leader in Me .. 4 3. Modular Courses .. 6 Guide to Applying for Modular Courses Offered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic .. 7 Guide to Applying for Modular Courses Offered by UniSIM .. 10 4. Projects .. 12 Innovation Projects .. 12 Networked Learning Communities .. Error! Bookmark not defined. Practitioner Inquiry Projects .. 13 Centre-Initiated Projects .. 14 5. CPD 15 6. Contact Information .. 19 Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 3 1. Overview of PDP (T) The PDP is a structured Programme which aims to develop early childhood professionals with the potential to take on larger job roles in their organization. It supports career aspirations of pre-school educators with Professional Development opportunities and a structured career progression pathway.

2 As part of the PDP (T), participants commit themselves to a minimum of 180 hours of Professional Development over three years. They also commit to completing at least one of the following Programme milestones in each year of PDP: a. One Compulsory Module in the first year of PDP b. At least one Modular course in either Year 1, 2 or 3 c. At least one Project in either Year 1,2 or 3 The remaining PDP hours could be completed through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. The cash awards for the PDP (T) is $3,000, $4,000 and $5,000 in Year 1, 2 and 3 respectively. It is important that participants complete the stipulated Programme milestones and remain employed in their nominating organisations during the course of the PDP and for at least six months after the end of each PDP year, in order to receive the cash award. A 3-year Individual Professional Development Plan is included in Annex A. If it is useful, participants could choose to use it to plan the different Professional Development sessions and keep track of the hours completed and whether the Programme milestones have been met.

3 For more information and subsequent updates to the PDP (T), please refer to the PDP webpage on ECDA s website at Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 4 2. PDP Compulsory Module: Developing the Leader in Me Please remember: To complete the PDP Compulsory Module Developing the Leader in Me in Year 1. The Course Code is LMADTLM16E in Upon participant's successful completion of the compulsory module in Year 1, ECDA will take note that this particular Programme milestone has been met. Participants do not need to submit further proof of completion to ECDA. Compulsory Module Registration Schedule Course Provider Course Code Registration Closing Date SEED Institute Pte Ltd. LMADTLM16E Registrations will close 3 weeks before the first day of class and must be done via Class Date of Class ( 2017 ) Time Remarks 1 15 Jun, 16 Jun and 10 July 9-5pm Conducted in English 2 3, 5 and 31 July 9-5pm 3 14 Aug, 15 Aug and 7 Sep 9-5pm 1 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 3 July 9-5pm Conducted in Chinese Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 5 Here s how you can apply for the Compulsory Module: 1.

4 Log into ONE@ECDA using your SingPass 2. Once you are in ONE@ECDA, follow the steps below: Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 6 3. Modular Courses Please remember: To complete at least one Modular course in either Year 1, 2 or 3. The list of Modular Courses for the PDP (T) is updated regularly. Please click here for the most updated list of Modular Courses. Please also take note of the following: Participants need to pay the fees charged by the respective academic institutions offering the Modular Courses directly to the institutions. Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 7 After completing the Modular Course(s), participants are requested to send a copy of the completion certificate within one week to or in hard copy to the below address (In the last quarter of 2017 , all submission of certificates/proof will be done via ONE@ECDA online. More information will be made available when ready.)

5 51 Cuppage Road #08-01 S (229469) Attn: Ms Sarah Chew Please also update the hours of Modular Course you have completed at ONE@ECDA within one week of course completion. The date stated on the Certificate shall be the date on which the participant is regarded as having completed the relevant course. This is to help ECDA keep track of whether this Programme milestone has been met. The upcoming semester intakes and application period. Tertiary Institution Semester intake Application Period Ngee Ann Polytechnic April January to February October June to July Temasek Polytechnic April February to March SIM University (UniSIM)1 January October to November July April to May Guide to Applying for Modular Courses Offered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic What are the supporting documents needed? 1. Identification Documents ( NRIC, FIN Card) 2. Certificates of Education Qualifications ( GCE O Levels, Nitec, Higher NITEC, Diploma, Degree) 1 For the UniSIM Academic Calendar, please visit Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 8 3.

6 Academic Transcripts ( records of your results, statement of results) 4. Professional License and Qualification Documents, if applicable 5. Documentary proof of relevant work experience ( resume stating the job scope, duration of employment, employer s testimonial) How do you apply? 1. Before applying, please check the individual course page to find out eligibility for admission/ module exemption via Recognition of Prior Learning initiative at 2. Access 3. Select CET Post-Diploma under Course Type . 4. Click Apply Now to be re-directed to the Web Application page. 5. Click on Skills-Based Modular Course (SKM) 6. Click on the title of the course you intend to apply for 7. After completing and submitting your online application, please download and complete the course application checklist found at 8. Attach the completed checklist together with your supporting documents and submit in hard copy by hand or by post within one week of your online application to: Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 9 CET Academy (CET) Ngee Ann Polytechnic Block 50 #01-01 535 Clementi Road Singapore 599489 Guide to Applying for Modular Courses Offered by Temasek Polytechnic What are the supporting documents needed?

7 1. Your NRIC / Employment Pass / Work Permit / Passport 2. Your email address and mobile number 3. Your academic certificates, result slips (GCE 'O' Level, GCE 'N' Level, etc.) 4. Your employment history 5. Your employer's contact (for company sponsored applicants only) How do you apply? 6. Access 7. Select Apply Now next to Fundamentals of Early Years Visual Arts Education 8. Key in your NRIC and click next . 9. Under Course , select ZMA- Fundamentals of Early Years Visual Arts Education and select the course start date. Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 10 10. Fill in your personal particulars, postal address, contact details, qualification and employment details and click next . 11. Read through the Declaration carefully and mark the checkbox to submit your application. Guide to Applying for Modular Courses Offered by UniSIM What are the supporting documents needed?

8 1. Identification documents 2. Education certificates and transcripts 3. Employment documents (If applicable) How do you apply? 1. Access . 2. Upon completing your online application and ensuring that your application fees have been paid, please bring your identification documents, education certificates and transcripts, and employment documents (if applicable) to the Student Recruitment office for verification. SIM University SIM HQ 461 Clementi Road Blk C Level 1 Singapore 599491 Operating Hours: 8:30am to 7:30pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00am to 1:00pm (Sat) 3. For company sponsored applicants, please contact to confirm your sponsorship details before registration. Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 11 4. During registration at SIM University, SIM HQ, PDP participants are to register for Credit 2and not Audit Track. 5. You may make course fee payment3 online upon receiving the email notification of your course application outcome.

9 6. For more information about class schedules, please access 2 Audit Students attend only lectures, and are not allowed to participate in the graded assignments nor take the exam. They will only be awarded a Certificate of Participation. 3 Full course fees will be viewable during course application. Subsidies and concession amount will only be reflected in the final invoice upon course offer. Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 12 4. Projects Please remember: To complete one Project in either Year 1, 2 or 3. The project can take the form of i) Innovation Projects, ii) Practitioner Inquiry Projects or iii) Centre-Initiated Projects. Upon completion of the project, please: 1. Email the following information to Ms Sarah Chew at within one week of project completion: Name of Participant Centre of Participant Type of Project completed Date of Project completion 2.

10 Submit deliverables to person-in-charge (Refer to Annexes B-E) ; and 3. Update completed project hours at ONE@ECDA; This is to help ECDA keep track of whether this PDP Programme milestone has been met. Innovation Projects More information can be found in Annex B, and The next application period for the Innovation Projects is indicated below: Type of Innovation Project Application Period Implementation Period Innovation Grant Projects June 2017 September 2017 January 2018- October 2018 Innovation Guidance Projects October 2017 January 2018 March 2018- September 2018 Information is accurate at date of printing (24 February 2017 ) 13 How to apply for Innovation Projects? 1. No supporting documents will be required during application for Innovation Projects. 2. Centres may download the application form from the website link provided in the publicity EDM sent to the sector. Please look out for the EDM as well as take note of the next application period.