Qualified teachers make a difference

WHILE primary and secondary school teachers need to at least have a diploma in early childhood care and education (ECCE), it is still not mandatory for preschool teachers.

Although ECCE requires specialised skillsets and content knowledge in a variety of learning and development areas, the World Bank in its “Shaping First Steps: A Comprehensive Review of Preschool Education in Malaysia” report found that 51% of preschool teachers nationwide did not have the minimum requirement.