Singapore University of Social Sciences

ECE515 Leadership in Curriculum Development, Analysis and Instruction supports the development of curriculum leadership. Curriculum leaders are key to ensuring the quality of Singapore's early childhood care and education (ECCE) sector. Afterall, children's direct experiences in ECCE settings are determined by the everyday, intentional actions of teachers and leaders. Curriculum leaders should be aware of the current values and needs of society within Singapore's cultural context in order to develop curriculum that would be appropriate for target participants. Curriculum leaders will be required to critically examine current curriculum frameworks and education policies and relate how they would address the learning needs of children within the local context. Key principles of developing curriculum for early childhood will also be discussed alongside policies, goals, values and pedagogy that will support children to be active thinkers and meaning makers in preparation for lifelong learning and not just be ready for school.