Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme CSZD 2143

Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme
CSZD 2143
PERMATA Curriculum
Introduction
• Permata means “jewel,” “gem” or “precious stone”

in Malay.
• Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was set up to promote
and develop early childhood education and care.
• PERMATA Negara Curriculum is an early childcare
and education curriculum for children from birth – 4
years old
• Implemented by PERMATA Negara childcare
centers under the Prime Minister’s Department and
childcare centers run by other government
agencies in 2007.
• 2013- the curriculum was handed over to the
Ministry of Women, Family and Community
Development.
• Department of Social Welfare appointed private
agencies to conduct the teachers’ training.
• Currently, PERMATA curriculum is implemented in
childcare centers throughout Malaysia.
• Aim: To provide integrated quality care
and early education services based on the
need of the local community to children
below 5 years old and their family.
Principles of Permata ECEC Centers are as:elow:

 Every child is a jewel for the country
 Every child is precious
 Every child is a part of the human capital
of the country
 Every child needs the best education
 Education must start from young/birth
PERMATA Philosophy
• PERMATA curriculum was designed based on the following philosophy:
“From birth children have been raised and educated for develop their personality, potential and
intelligence to succeed mastering communication skills, early literacy, early math, logic thinking,
and basic knowledge of the surrounding world, at along with self-care skills and the practice of
pure values to be individuals who are virtuous, self-reliant, high-minded, patriotic, and can adapt
to the advancement of modern technology and the environment various national and international
cultures. This effort requires commitment and collaboration between educators, parents and
communities, because every child is like the priceless PERMATA (gem).”
Kurikulum PERMATA Negara (2013), Early Childhood Department (PERMATA),

Prime Minister Department, Malaysia, p. 11.
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PERMATA Principles
• The PERMATA curriculum aims to provide an integrated childcare and early childhood programs for the 0–4-
year-olds and adheres to the following principles:
i. Every child has a unique potential that must be respected, developed and honored.
ii. The first three years of a child's life is crucial for personality and intellectual development and building
sensory and motor skills.
iii. Kids naturally love to explore, experiment, and create.
iv. Learning practices and resources are appropriate for children development, suitable with local culture,
and integrated with technology and global networks.
v. The learning environment should be cheerful, friendly, and stimulating, with safe indoor and outdoor
learning for children.
vi. Collaboration with parents / families and communities is important.
vii. Respect for children's rights, religion and culture, of normal children and those with special
needs.
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Conceptual Model PERMATA
• The conceptual model shows the combination of the

four aspects in the Childcare component with that of
the six Learning Areas for the Child Development
achievable through the concerted efforts among the
“Educator/Carer”, “Parents”, and the “Community”
within a strong supportive “System” from the
authorities.
• The four aspects of Childcare component are
Balanced Diet, Health & Safety, Self-Help Skills,
and Fitness & Exercises
Scope of PERMATA Curriculum
• PERMATA Curriculum covers 4 Fundamentals

of Caregiving and 6 Areas of learning for Child
Development.
• 4 Fundamentals of Caregiving:
– Balanced diet
– Child safety
– Self-care of infants and children
– Parenting practices
Area of Learning in PERMATA
• Curriculum PERMATA Negara emphasizes 6 important domain in ensuring the holistic development of children
1. Personality, socio-emotional and spiritual
2. Language, communication and early literacy

3. Early mathematics and logical thinking
4. Senses and understanding the environment

5. Physical
6. Creativity and aesthetics
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Pedagogy PERMATA
• Learning through play

– Learning through play allow children to
develop in several domain such as
cognitive, creativity, and physically.
– Example of playing includes free play,
manipulative play, cognitive play.
• 3E Concept (Exploring, Experimenting,

Experiencing)
– This activity involve on the hands on activity
– Children are given opportunity to explore their
surrounding
– Example of activity:
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Teaching and Learning Approaches in Early Childhood Programme

• Permata means “jewel,” “gem” or “precious stone”

Principles of Permata ECEC Centers are as:elow:

• PERMATA curriculum was designed based on the following philosophy:

Kurikulum PERMATA Negara (2013), Early Childhood Department (PERMATA),

• The conceptual model shows the combination of the

• PERMATA Curriculum covers 4 Fundamentals

1. Personality, socio-emotional and spiritual

2. Language, communication and early literacy

4. Senses and understanding the environment

• Learning through play

• 3E Concept (Exploring, Experimenting,

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