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新聞稿 2019年4月18日
耀中幼教學院 學士學位課程
特設特殊教育及本港首個嬰幼兒教育專修範疇
培育幼教新世代
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隨着政府於2017/18年推行免費優質幼稚園教育政策後，社會不僅對幼教教師的需求持續增長，政府對幼教工作者的專業資格要求亦逐步提升，未來將全面落實幼教教師學位化。本地幼兒教育翹楚耀中教育機構旗下的耀中幼教學院，為亞洲首間專門提供幼兒教育培訓之高等教育院校，並於2018/19年度開辦幼兒教育（榮譽）學士學位課程，鼓勵更多有志之士及專業人才投身幼兒教育的行列。
現時社會上對有特殊教育需要的學童支援有限，隨着政府推行「到校學前康復服務」，社會上對受過特殊教育專業訓練的幼教工作者的需求進一步提高，至2019年10月將增加4,000個有關職位。此外，研究發現嬰幼兒階段的照顧對學童的發展有重要影響，國際社會亦對0至3歲的教育愈來愈重視，政府於2018年6月成立兒童事務委員會，協助制定有關兒童發展及成長的政策，並於2019/20年的財政預算案中增加撥款，增加幼兒中心合資格幼兒工作員的人手比例。根據勞工及福利局的建議，照顧0至2歲以下幼兒的職員比例將由現時的1：8增至1：6，而照顧2至3歲以下幼兒的職員比例則由1：14改為1：11；足見嬰幼兒的成長與福利深受重視，行業對相關的專業人才需求亦非常高。
學院一直緊貼社會需求及行業最新發展，針對政策，其學士學位課程新增設特殊教育專修範疇，加強學生對特殊教育專業的知識，提升他們對特殊教育工作的了解，助他們掌握輔助器材的運用及專業溝通技巧等，使畢業生能為幼兒提供適切的照顧和教育服務，同時應付業界需求。
配合幼兒教育的趨勢，學院更領先同類型課程，加入本港教育學士學位首個嬰幼兒教育專修範疇，學生可於三年級時因應個人目標與興趣選讀。專修著重提升照顧及教育嬰幼兒的認識及專業技巧，培育他們成為幼兒專家，不僅加強學生的就業競爭力，亦能有效地支援本地家長，為幼兒成長提供一個有利環境。為鼓勵專修嬰幼兒教育或特殊教育需要兩大範疇的學生，學院亦就這兩項重點範疇特設最高達學費全額的獎學金。
幼兒教育榮譽學士學位課程理論與實踐並重，學院提供全英語學習環境，為學生提供穩固的理論基礎，更具備本地最多元化的實習機制——學生須完成合共16週的實習：在國際、本地幼稚園和特殊學習需要的學校進行共8週的跨環境實習，加上另外8週的高階實習，讓學生得以累積寶貴實戰經驗。
課程為不同需要與學歷的學生提供最理想的學習路徑，歡迎學生與在職者進修；持幼兒教育高級文憑人士可直接入讀學士學位三年級，全日制課程為期兩年，兼讀制則為期四年。修畢課程後學生將齊備四項專業資格，包括註冊幼稚園教師、註冊幼兒工作員、註冊幼兒中心主管及註冊特殊幼兒工作員。隨後，同學不僅可選擇升讀碩士或博士課程，更可報讀幼稚園校長證書課程，於職場取得更高發展。
學院將於4月27日（星期六）下午2時假耀中幼教學學院舉辦《幼教學士入學講座：成為嬰幼兒教育或特殊教育需要專才》，與學生與有意成為幼教工作者的人士分享幼兒教育的最新市場需求、如何成為合資歷的幼教工作者、課程簡介及獎學金等資訊，歡迎有興趣人士參與。詳情：https://www.yccece.edu.hk/tc/event/eceseminar6/
有關耀中幼教學院 （YCCECE）
耀中幼教學院（YCCECE）成立於2018年6月，前身為耀中社區書院，由非牟利團體耀中教育機構於2008年成立。社區書院的成功升格，不僅鼓舞了盡心盡力培育幼師的教職員，更印證着耀中超過86年來致力推廣優質幼兒教育的豐碩成果。耀中幼教學院旨在培養充滿熱情和勇於創新的幼兒教育者，並盼他們不斷改進、尋求突破，引領業界跨越新領域，務求成為香港，以至亞太地區的幼兒教育樞紐。耀中幼教學院由本地及國際幼教專家掌舵，並配備多元文化及聞名國際的教學團隊。耀中幼教學院提供多元文化及全英語學習環境，以配合來自不同社經文化背景的本地和海外學生的教育需求，培育具備國際視野的幼兒教育專才。耀中幼教學院開辦幼兒教育（榮譽）學士學位、幼兒教育高級文憑課程以及幼兒學文憑課程。耀中幼教學院更竭誠為社區服務，並樂於與幼教界人士、家長與照顧者合作，並為幼教理念提供良好的實踐空間。因此，學院成立了耀中幼教發展中心（YCECDC），為幼兒教育從業者、家長及與照顧幼兒的人士提供各項互動專業發展課程。耀中幼教學院喜獲城中一慈善基金慷慨捐贈港幣4,000萬元，捐款將用於成立Pamela Peck Discovery Space以及學院的其他項目。Pamela Peck Discovery Space將於2019年6月正式開幕，為來自不同階層的零至八歲兒童及家長或其照顧者提供具啓發性的多元活動空間，讓孩子體驗遊戲中學習。
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Press release 18th April 2019
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education offers concentration in Special Education Needs, and concertation in Infant & Toddler, a first for local bachelor’s degree programmes
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After the implementation of the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Policy in 2017/18, the Government is now formulating plans which imposes an “all-graduate KG-teaching force” in the long run, meaning there is a growing demand for well-trained ECE professionals. As pioneer and leader in early childhood education (ECE), Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) has established the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), Asia’s first specialist institute in ECE. The College is currently offering bachelor’s degree programmes in ECE disciplines, dedicated to nurturing a new generation of passionate and inspired ECE professionals for Hong Kong.
Limited service support for students with special education needs (SEN) has been a rising concern in Hong Kong. Responding to the matter, as many as 4,000 jobs will be created under the Government’s “Onsite Pre-school Rehabilitation Services” scheme by October 2019, calling for more ECE graduates with SEN worker qualification to render support services to parents. On the other hand, quality ECE and care services for children aged 0 to 3, as confirmed by extensive research, are pivotal to the holistic development of young children. In recognition of its importance, the Government has established the Commission on Children in June 2018, aiming to develop policies and set strategies related to development and advancement of children. Furthermore, the Government has promised additional funding in the 2019-20 Budget to improve the manning ratio of qualified child care workers in child care centres. The Labour and Welfare Bureau has proposed to enhance the manning ratio from 1:8 to 1:6 for children aged 0 to under 2, and from 1:14 to 1:11 for children aged 2 to under 3 within the 2019-2020 school year. These changes in child care services signify the Government’s commitment on improving children’s advancement and well-being, as well as additional market demand for well-trained ECE workers.
Staying on the pulse of the ECE industry, YCCECE provides professional Bachelor Degree programme that meet the latest trends and needs of our society. The College is now offering concentration in Special Education Needs, equipping students with the professional knowledge and skills required. This includes helping SEN students to learn and cope with daily challenges with assistive technologies and various methods of communication.
Other than the SEN concentration, the College is also offering Infant & Toddler Education (InTod), which is the first local bachelor programme concentration focusing on this specific study area. This will strengthen students’ skills and knowledge in their opted area of specialism and equip them with competitive advantage for employment when they graduate. Students can opt for SEN or InTod concentration in Year 3. The College has set up scholarships, up to amount of full tuition, to encourage enrolment in these two specific areas.
The programme aims to nurture world-class early childhood educators who are knowledgeable in contemporary and international ECE theories and practice, in an immersive English learning environment. Students will undergo 16 weeks of practicum experience, where students will gain hands-on experience across all ECE settings through their placements in International and local kindergartens as well as Special Education Needs (SEN) settings for a total of 8 weeks then yet another 8 weeks of “Advanced practicum” in Year 3.
The BEdECE programme is a multi-entry programme, providing great flexibility to students and supporting lifelong learning. Applicants who hold a ECE related higher diploma or higher qualification are eligible to apply for Year 3 entry, either under the two-year full-time scheme or the four-year part-time scheme. Upon graduation, the degree fully prepares them for gaining qualifications of being a registered kindergarten teacher, child care worker, child care supervisor, and special child care worker. Graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate study programmes, as well as the Certification Course for Kindergarten Principals, further paving their way in their ECE career.
The College will be holding Information Seminar on Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education, titled “Be a specialist in Infant & Toddler Education / Special Education Needs”, at 2:30pm on 27th April. Speakers will share with the audience on the latest ECE market trend, how to become an ECE expert, as well as programme and scholarship introduction. All interested parties are welcome. For details:
https://www.yccece.edu.hk/en/event/eceseminar6/
About YCCECE
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), a registered non-profit institution, was established in June 2018. It builds on the former Yew Chung Community College (YCCC), which was started in 2008 by the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF), also a non-profit association. The success of the YCCECE is founded on the impressive track record of YCCC and YCEF’s more-than 86 years of experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE). YCCECE aims to nurture passionate and innovative early childhood educators who can advocate for and bring about improvement in the field, and seeks to be recognised in Hong Kong and in the Asia-Pacific region as an ECE hub for its excellence. YCCECE boasts an impressive team of world-renowned ECE academics and local ECE leaders as advisors and consultants. Its teaching faculty hails from around the world, providing a wealth of international perspectives and expertise. Its student body is also multi-cultural and from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. YCCECE offers Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE), Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education (HDECE) and Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (DECS). YCCECE is also committed to serving the wider community and sharing good practices with all who work with, care for, or care about young children. The Pamela Peck Discovery Space in its Aberdeen campus is an interactive play space specifically designed for children aged 0 to 8 years old. Through expert facilitation by DS staff, children and adults learn through play. This is made possible by a local philanthropic foundation that has pledged a lead gift of HK$40 million to YCCECE, which will fund various capital projects, including the DS. It is anticipated that this innovative play space in the Aberdeen campus will be open to the public in June 2019.
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