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:: Department of Early Childhood Education :: University of Taipei
Contact us | kid@utaipei.edu.tw |
| I. Introduction II. Faculty III. Core Curriculum IV. Prospects V. Admission |
I. Introduction
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| A. | History |
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Once a provincial women’s normal school, the university founded Program for Early Childhood Teacher Education in 1947, a three-year program recruiting female junior high graduates . In 1964, the university underwent a name change to become Taiwan Provincial Taipei Girl Teachers’ Junior College; a year later Continuing Education Program for Early Childhood Education was founded, replacing Program for Early Childhood Teacher Education. In 1983, the university established a program for early childhood education and began recruitment of high school and vocational school graduates for a two-year program in early childhood education (currently discontinued).
In 1990, Department of Early Childhood Education was founded (the first such department in Taiwan), which began recruiting high school graduates for a four-year pre-service teacher education program. Since 1990, the department started summer and night school program for in-service early childhood teachers (available in summer or night courses). The summer program discontinued in 2001; The night program also ended in 2003; The last students from these two programs graduated in 2005.
Beginning in 1999, the department began accepting kindergarten teachers into the Continuing Education Master Program in Early Childhood Education every other year. To this day, there are seven years of graduates from this in-service teacher education program. In 2002, the Graduate Institute of Child Development was founded. In 2004, Master Program in Early Childhood Education was founded. In 2006, Graduate Institute of Child Development was placed under Master Program in Early Childhood Education as Child Development Group. In 2011, Master Program in Early Childhood Education was renamed Early Childhood Group under Master Division of the Department of Early Childhood Education.
In August 2005, the university became Taipei Municipal University of Education, and since that time the department has kept its original name and was placed under School of Education. In August 2013, Taipei Municipal University of Education merged with Taipei Physical Education College to become University of Taipei. The department keeps its name and still belongs to College of Education. |
| B. | Features
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Department of Early Childhood Education defines childhood education in a broad, encompassing sense. This can be seen in 2006 when it underwent a large-scale revision of its curriculum. With child study as its core element, the department organizes its curriculum with four areas of specialties: early childhood education, child and media studies, child and family studies, and child welfare studies.
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| Visions and Goals |
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1.Undergraduate
Providing teacher and non-teacher education programs in parallel, the department is focused on Child Study, and its application in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Children and Media, and Child Welfare and Family services.
The aims of the programs are to:
(1). Establish the basic knowledge for practitioners working with children.
(2). Provide professional training for early childhood education teachers.
(3). Educate outstanding practitioners in the early childhood education field.
(4). Educate outstanding manpower providing professional children’s service.
2. Master Program: Early Childhood Education /Child Development
(Including the Early Childhood Education Program and Child Development Program)
The aims of the programs are to:
(1). Develop theories of early childhood and child development. Cultivate outstanding researchers.
(2). Educate talent for planning, evaluation and research of administration and policies of early childhood education.
(3). Educate talent for development, formulation, evaluation and selection of curriculum.
(4). Educate “Child-Centered” practitioners.
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| Core Abilities |
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1.Undergraduate:
(1)Knowledge in childhood studies and profession
(2)Ability in early childhood education
(3)Ability to apply knowledge in early childhood educational practices.
(4)Ability to think creatively and reflectively in early childhood education
(5)Competence in media literacy
(6)Proficiency with application and administration in media
(7)Capability of child welfare services
(8)Capability of resource allocation and application in child welfare services
2.Master's
(1)Basic knowledge of theory in child studies and education
(2)Competence in research and analysis
(3)Competence in program development and evaluation in early childhood education.
(4)Competence in educational administration; ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate early childhood educational policies.
(5)Ability to apply and execute.
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| II. Faculty |
There are 15 faculty members in our department, including 2 professors, 7 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, and 2 lecturers. In addition, several part-time lecturers, including an Emeritus Professor from the UK, with expertise in media and family service, provide various courses for our students. 13 out of the faculty receive doctoral degrees and are leading scholars in various fields, such as early childhood curriculum, child cognitive development, child social development and child welfare.
| Title |
Name |
Ext. |
Degree |
| Associate Professor and Chair |
Yu-ling Su |
4211 |
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University |
| Professor |
Pei-Ling Wang |
4912 |
Ph.D., Education, National Chengchi University |
| Professor |
Jui-chih Rachel Chin |
4911 |
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin |
| Associate Professor |
Pei-jung Lin |
4211 |
Ph.D., University of Georgia |
| Associate Professor |
Marn-ling Shing |
4916 |
Ph.D., The Ohio State University |
| Associate Professor |
Jeng-chyan Chen |
1501
4916 |
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Associate Professor |
Whei-jane Wei |
4915 |
Ph.D., University of Arkansas |
| Associate Professor |
Yin-ying Chen |
4909 |
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| Associate Professor |
Shu-chi Chen |
4913 |
Ph.D., National Taiwan Normal University |
| Associate Professor |
Ying-shi Chang |
4910 |
Ph.D., National Changhua University of Education |
| Associate Professor |
Mei-Hua Hsiao |
4912 |
Ph.D., University of Taipei |
| Assistant Professor |
Wen-yueh Lu |
4913 |
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin |
| Assistant Professor |
Shiou-yuan Chen |
4914 |
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Assistant Professor |
Ya-hui Chung |
4911 |
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Assistant Professor |
Shiou-Ping Shiu |
4909 |
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara |
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III. Core Curriculum |
1.Undergraduate Program
The department provides compulsory and elective courses in the following fields: Early Childhood Education, Children and Media, Children and Family, and Welfare Education.
＊Required Courses
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Introduction of Child Welfare
Child Development
Observation of Young Children
Principles in Guidance
Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education
Children’s Play
Teaching Materials & Methods in Early Childhood Education(I)(II)
Practicum in Early Childhood Education (I)(II)
Curriculum Design of Preschool
Introduction to Special Education in Young Children
Classroom Management in Preschool
Research Methods in Social Science
Educational Models in Early Childhood Education
Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Language Arts for Young Children
Theories and Practice of Inclusive Education
Independent Study
Ethics for Early Childhood Education
Preschools, Families, and Communities
Cultural Anthropology
Physiological Development
Social Investigation and Emotional Expression of Young Children
Family Sociology
Statistics
Language Development
Introduction to Social Policies
Introduction to Education
Literacy Development
Social and Personality Development
Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
Parent Education
Philosophy of Education
Cognitive Psychology
Philosophy for Children
Methodology of Qualitative Research
Sociology of Education
Curriculum Development in Preschool
Instructional Psychology
Education Practicum in Preschool
Practicum in Media Institutions for Children
Practicum in Institutional Services of Children
＊Elective Courses
Specialty: Early Childhood Education
Young Children’s Drawing and painting
Meals Design and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Health and Medical Care for Infants & Young Children
The Formative Arts for Young Children
Creative Thinking for Children
Education Policies & Laws in Early Childhood Education
Principles of Teaching
Exploring Math and Science through Play
Design of Learning Environment for Young Children
Music Education for Children
Physical and Movement Education for Children
Bilingual Education for Young Children
Emotional Development & Emotional Education
Classroom Discourse
Administration of Kindergarten
Project Approach
History of Early Childhood Education
Design & Construction of Institution for Children
Multicultural Education for Young Children
Comparative Studies in Early Childhood Education
Evaluation & Application of Learning Materials
Waldorf Education
Studies in Montessori Method
Instruction Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluation & Guidance of Institution for Young Children
Selective Readings in Early Childhood Education
Design & Production for Children’s Learning Materials
Gender Education for Children
Indoor Play Center Programming and Management
Specialty: Children and Media
Children’s Literature
Children’s Drama
Media & Education for Children
Children’s Books Critique
Art in Early Childhood
Introduction to Educational Technology
Reading & Evaluation of Classical Picture Books
Production and Instruction of Puppets in Early Childhood Education
Compilation & Production of Children's Electric Books
Evaluation of Children’s Programs
Planning and Production in Children's Books
Planning in Radio and T.V. Program for Children (I) (II)
Production and Design of Toys
Media Literacy for Children
Specialty: Children and Family Services
The Training of Human Relationship and Communication
Child Welfare Services
Leisure Studies for Young Children
Care and Service for Children
Early Intervention
Theories and Techniques of Counseling
Development Assessment for Children
Behavior Guidance for Young Children
Marriage and Family
Behavior Modification
Policies & Laws in Child Welfare
Issues on Child Guidance
Play Therapy
Selected Readings for Children Welfare
Art Therapy
Program Planning and Evaluation in Parent Education
Comparative Studies for Child Welfare
Selected Readings in Parent Education
2.Master Programs
(1)Early Childhood Education Program
The department provides compulsory and elective courses in the following fields: Fundamental Theories, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Curriculum and Instruction, and Administration & Policy Development.
＊Required courses
Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Science
Seminars on Influential Thoughts and Trends in Early Childhood Education
Theories of Child Development
Advanced Educational Statistics
Qualitative Research
Seminars on Sociology of Education
Seminars on Philosophy of Education
Independent Study
Seminars (I)(II)
Master’s Thesis
Seminars on Educational Anthropology
＊Elective courses
Seminars on Inclusive Education
Seminars on Curriculum Theories of Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Administration in Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
Seminars on Laws and Regulations of Early Childhood Education
Research Evaluation
Seminars on Children’s Play
Seminars on Social and Personality Development
Seminars on Approaches to Childhood Education
Seminars on Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Educational Evaluation in Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Early Childhood Policy
Seminars on Comparative Early Childhood Education
Qualitative Data Analysis
Essays Writing
Seminars on Literacy Development
Seminars on Cognitive Development
Seminars on Emotional Development
Seminars on Learning and Instruction in Different Domains for Young Children
Social Justice and Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Parent Education
Seminars on Culture of Organization in Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Teacher Education for Early Childhood
Seminars on Social Justice and Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Portfolio Assessment
Seminars on History of Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Institution Management in Early Childhood Education
Parent-Child Center Planning and Management
Seminars on social Changes and Early Childhood Education
Seminars on Models of Policy-making for Early Childhood Education
(2)Child Development Program
The department provides compulsory and elective courses in the following fields: Development in varied fields, Methodology, Development Context, Problem Diagnosis & Counseling, and Child Welfare.
＊Required courses
Research on Social and Behavioral Science
Theories of Child Development
Advanced Educational Statistics
Independent Study
Seminars (I)(II)
Master’s Thesis
＊Elective courses
Special Topics in Temperament
Seminars on Culture Psychology
Special Topics in Interpersonal Relationship and Communication
Seminars on Child Welfare
Theories and Techniques on Child Counseling
Assessment on Child Developmental
Comment and Critique on Research
Qualitative Research
Essays Writing
Studies of Child’s Play
Studies of Memory Development
Studies of social & Personality Development
Ecological Issues in Child Development
Studies of Cognitive Development
Studies of Literacy Development
Studies of Emotional Development
Studies of Children’s Narrative Development
Parent -Child Relationship and Child Development
Seminars on Behavior Modification
Play Therapy
Studies of Conception Development
Mass Communication Issues in Child Development
Clinical Guidance of Children
Policy Issues in Child Welfare
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| IV. Prospects |
1.Undergraduate Program
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Professionals in the early childhood education industry
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Professionals in the child-related industries
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Professionals providing children’s service
2.Master Program
(1)Early Childhood Education Program
a.Professionals in the early childhood education
b. Administrative personnel for early childhood education
b. Researchers in early childhood education
d. Professionals in research and development of early childhood education institutes
e. Supervisors of early childhood education curriculum
(2)Child Development Program
a. Educators of early childhood and child education
b. Researchers in child development
c. Practitioners in child welfare fields
d. Practitioners in child counseling
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| V. Admission |
Please visit our admissions webpage for further information:
International Student Application Announcement
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