Program Description
Development from birth to 8 years happens faster than at any other stage in life. It is vital that educators and those working with young children know how to provide the best support for physical, intellectual, psychological, and social development. The MEd in Early Childhood Education prepares students to lead the way in evidence based practice to meet the needs of young children.
Program Rationale
It is accepted in the eld that the early childhood period (0-8 years) sets the stage for all future development across the lifespan. Experiences and development in the early years has a profound
impact on the child’s social, academic and psychological future development, being, in e ect, the building block for future success. As such, it is essential that those working in early childhood are appropriately skilled to facilitate children’s optimal development.
Program Objectives
Donwload College of Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is a government entity, based in Abu Dhabi, that supports holistic early childhood development. We do this by developing policies and laws, informing decision-making through research and transforming behavior.
Monday to Thursday:
09:00 am to 04:00 pm
Friday:
08:00 am until 12:30 pm