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This 30-hour module is best suited to educators already working with children in a preschool or early childhood setting, or those who can meet the entry requirements of the Professional Development Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (PDECCE) pathway. You don't need to be a seasoned teacher to benefit, but a basic familiarity with classroom routines and child development will help you translate the ideas here into daily practice. The course runs over 30 hours of combined training, and you can expect to attend sessions that are both theory-based and hands-on.
The curriculum focuses on four interlocking areas: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness and confidence. You will learn how children come to recognise their own emotions, express them appropriately, and begin to read the feelings of others. A significant part of the training looks at practical strategies—how to structure activities, conversations and routines that give children room to practise these skills without overwhelming them.
A key thread throughout is the educator's own role. Rather than simply telling children what to do, you'll explore how your tone, questioning and responses either support or hinder a child's growing self-regulation. The module encourages you to reflect on your current habits, then adjust them based on what research suggests works for young learners. There's also attention to how confidence develops—not through praise alone, but through achievable challenges and consistent, warm feedback.
Assessment is integrated into the 30 hours, so you'll be observed and asked to show your understanding through practical tasks and short written work. By the end, you should be able to plan and carry out learning experiences that directly target these social-emotional competencies. That's a useful skill whether you're a new assistant teacher or an experienced educator wanting a refresher within the PDECCE framework.
At a full fee of S$608, the subsidised cost comes to S$182, placing it in the under-S$200 fee band—a modest investment for a practical upgrade to your teaching toolkit. Funding support makes this accessible for mid-career switchers and existing staff alike. If your centre values social-emotional learning, this module gives you concrete, everyday methods to bring that into your interactions.