PCHE Students Transfer to Deakin University, after successfully completing the Degree Pathway in Early Childhood Education
Students who successfully completed the Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) transferred to Deakin University Melbourne, Australia recently. They received 8 credits, and directly transferred to the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, as well as the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education awarded by Deakin University. All the students received 25% scholarships. The students also participated in a pre-departure briefing and a farewell event jointly organised by the Deakin University Sri Lanka office and PCHE which was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.
The pathway is a joint collaboration between PCHE and the Faculty of Arts and Education, at Deakin University. Faculty colleagues at the School of Education are welcoming the students to Deakin via an informal lunch upon their arrival on campus.
Dathri De Silva, a past pupil of Ladies’ College Colombo shared her views about the programme. ‘I love working with kids and found that a degree in early childhood education would enable me to fulfill my dream of becoming an effective early childhood educator. Therefore, I enrolled for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), as I wanted to complete the pathway programme in Sri Lanka and continue at Deakin from the second year onwards. The curriculum was comprehensive and covered diverse topics. The lecturers at Prospects gave me all the support to complete the programme and I received exemptions for the first year of the Bachelor’s in Early Childhood and Primary Education at Deakin University, Australia.
Currently I am studying at
Deakin and I am excited to complete my degree at a world class university. I enjoy the subjects and the different methods of learning. Thank you Prospects and Deakin for all the support to make my dream come true!
Lisini Wijesekara, a past pupil of Musaeus College spoke about her experience in the programme, ‘I joined PCHE after completing my A/L’s. The practical exposure, experience, and opportunities which I received throughout the Diploma in Early Childhood Education, which included placements at well equipped preschools, prepared me well to commence the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Deakin University. The lecturers as well as the Director of Academics of PCHE, personally supported, guided and motivated me throughout my learning journey. I’m glad I
all began when I enrolled at PCHE to pursue a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, leading to a Bachelor’s degree at Deakin University. I had a limited knowledge regarding the subject areas; however, the lecturers lead by the Director of Academics were very chose Prospects College and helpful, friendly and approachable Deakin University, and have no and enhanced my knowledge in hesitation in recommending this early childhood education and proprogramme to anyone who is intervided me with invaluable, in-depth ested to pursue a career in Early insights regarding this industry. It Childhood Education. made me realise what an impor
tant role an early childhood educaKalmalee Perera, also a past tor plays in providing a strong pupil of Musaeus College further foundation, guiding, and moulding elaborated on the programme, ‘I a child. The global recognition recently arrived at Deakin they receive, as well as the opporUniversity, Melbourne Australia, tunities available in Australia and and what a journey it has been. It globally are immense for early childhood educators, which is indeed a rewarding career. I also learnt that I could work in other areas such education, management and Non Government Organisations (NGOs) after completing the degree, which provides a wide scope for diverse career pathways.
I received a scholarship to pursue my 2nd and 3rd years of the Bachelor’s degree at Deakin University. I’m very grateful and thankful to the lecturers and staff at PCHE and Deakin University, for making my dream a reality. I would like to wish all the new students who are enrolled in the programme, the very best, and I’m sure that they too would achieve their dreams.