Early Childhood Learning Communities
Early Childhood Learning Communities (ECLC)
The ECLC is a platform for senior educators with passion for direct teaching practice to advance their pedagogical practices and knowledge in key domain areas, through peer sharing and learning at sector level. Senior educators who join ECLC as core members will be known as Pedagogist And Specialist in Teaching and Learning (PASTEL). They will be nurtured to become pedagogical leaders, and go on to lead Communities of Practice (CoPs) for other educators in future.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimally meet the relevant competencies and skills required for “Senior Infant Educator”, “Senior Early Years Educator”, “Senior Preschool Educator” (Note: Occupational Title should be accurately reflected in ONE@ECDA at point of application)
- Learning Support (LS) Track: Senior Learning Support Educator/Lead Learning Support Educator/Senior Lead Learning Support Educator
- Early Intervention (EI) Track: Senior Early Intervention Educator/Lead Early Intervention Educator/Senior Lead Early Intervention Educator
- Be employed under a licensed Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) or ECDA-funded Early Intervention Service Provider(s) at the point of application;
- Possess a valid Letter of Notification (LON) issued by ECDA or relevant EC/EI qualifications.
- Able to provide strong evidence of past and/or present records of experiences and involvements in domain area applied for
ECLC Domain Areas
For 2024-2025, there are learning communities on the following domain areas.
Customised Professional Development Opportunities and Support for PASTELs
During the two-year membership, PASTELs can look forward to:
- An induction programme organized by ECDA
- Regular participation in their Learning Community with other like-minded educators
- Opportunities to lead a CoP for other educators
- A professional dialogue with local/overseas domain experts
- A professional exchange among core members
- Other professional development opportunities fully funded by ECDA
- An experienced Resource Person who will lead each domain area’s Learning Community
- A Professional Development grant of $1,500 for self-selected courses and resources relevant to pedagogical leadership
Employers of PASTELs will receive an annual manpower relief fund of up to $800 for every ECLC PASTEL.
ECLC 2024 List of Pastels
Congratulations to our second batch of PASTELs whose ECLC membership is from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Learning Community of Early Years Competencies
Resource Person: Karyn Phua (Lecturer, Year Lead, NIEC)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lai Mei Sum | NTUC First Campus |
| 2 | Masturah Begum Binte Shafaq Ali Haq | Al-Nasry Preschool |
| 3 | Ong Pek Fang, Debbie | NTUC First Campus Ltd |
| 4 | Rupavathy D/O Khailasom | YMCA Child Development Centre Limited |
| 5 | Zulaihabe Binte Talip | Oaks Plus Limited |
Learning Community of Outdoor Learning
Resource Person: Moon Tan (Lead Lecturer, NIEC)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananthi Ramprasad | PAP Community Foundation |
| 2 | Bay Hui Min | PAP Community Foundation |
| 3 | Krishanthi Vijaya | Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 4 | Norafridah Binte Baba | Little Olive Tree (Fajar) |
| 5 | Nur Hardiyanah Binte Azman | E-Bridge Pre-School |
| 6 | Ramiya | RED SchoolHouse Kindercare Pte Ltd |
| 7 | Siti Nur Hajar Radzuan | Global EduHub |
| 8 | Siti Nurbayah Binte Hamdan | PAP Community Foundation |
| 9 | Siti Rosnah Binte Jumahat | PAP Community Foundation |
| 10 | Tessa Rim Shi Hui | My First Skool |
| 11 | Zareena Begum Binte Mohammad Yusof | Sunshine Kids Care Centre @Tampines Pte Ltd |
Learning Community of Social & Emotional Development
Resource Person: Sharon Lim (Senior Specialist, MOE)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farah Mashhur Ali | Iyad Perdaus Ltd |
| 2 | Koh Mei Ching, Adeline | PAP Community Foundation |
| 3 | Koh Qing Ru | Mosaic Preschool |
| 4 | Law Su Jun Veron | PAP Community Foundation |
| 5 | Lim Hong Li, Sharon | SDM Education Group |
| 6 | Lim Hui Xian, Phylicia Sarah | E-Bridge Pre-School |
| 7 | Murni Hattin Binte Mubarak | Iyad Perdaus Ltd |
| 8 | Nirmala Thevi D/O Vijayarengan | PAP Community Foundation |
| 9 | Noreisah Bte Aziz | PAP Community Foundation |
| 10 | Nur Hidayah Binte Abdul Wahid | Little Footprints Preschool |
| 11 | Nurliza Mohd Shah | Enfant Educare Pte Ltd |
| 12 | Poh Jia Yi | NTUC First Campus |
| 13 | Sharifah Nooraishah Binte Sayed Zaaba | Ministry of Education |
| 14 | Shariffah Nadiah Binte Syed Ahmad Al Mushayah | PAP Community Foundation |
| 15 | Sia Hwee Choo | MOE Kindergarten |
| 16 | Siti Khairunnisa Octavia Binte Rohani | PAP Community Foundation |
| 17 | Song Zhen | Mosaic Global |
| 18 | Tan Ee Teng Eudora | Anglican Preschool Services |
| 19 | Teng Yiwen, June | PAP Community Foundation |
Learning Community of Language & Literature
Resource Person: Leong Pik San (Adjunct Senior Lecturer, SUSS)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afika Fazryanti Binte Mohd Fairuzah | MOE Kindergarten |
| 2 | Araneta Eden Berongoy | PAP Community Foundation |
| 3 | Jerlyn Tei Shu Ning | PAP Community Foundation |
| 4 | Krishnapriya D/O Shamnugu Nathan | EtonHouse Preschool Pte Ltd |
| 5 | Lim Jing Ying | PAP Community Foundation |
| 6 | Mehrunisa D/O Syed Ismail | PAP Community Foundation |
| 7 | Mohammad Aizat Bin Hashim | Mosaic Preschool |
| 8 | Nor Izzati Binte Samat | PAP Community Foundation |
| 9 | Norwidiati Binte Norsad | PAP Community Foundation |
| 10 | Nur Asilah Binte Mohamad Rasid | M.Y World Preschool |
| 11 | Poorani Arutselvam | PAP Community Foundation |
| 12 | Siti Aisyah Binte Jamaludin | PAP Community Foundation |
| 13 | Siti Nur Amalina Binti Mohammed Hashim | Skool4kidz |
| 14 | Tan Pei Jun | PAP Community Foundation |
Learning Community of Inclusive Practice
Resource Person: Christina Van Huizen (Senior Assistant Director and InSP Team Lead, Community Psychology Hub)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Susila | Presbyterian Preschool Services |
| 2 | Ang Li-Ping, Caryl | PAP Community Foundation |
| 3 | Cheng Soon Thiam | Fei Yue Community Services |
| 4 | Ding Mei Ling | PAP Community Foundation |
| 5 | Heng Bee Hoon Jenny | PAP Community Foundation |
| 6 | Koh Leng Choo Mimi | PAP Community Foundation |
| 7 | Low Gek Eng Irene | PAP Community Foundation |
| 8 | Nurul Atikah Binte Mohamad Hussin | Skool4kidz Pte Ltd |
| 9 | Oon Siu Suan | PAP Community Foundation |
| 10 | Tan Peiqi | MOE Kindergarten |
| 11 | Tan Xian Er, Sheena | M.Y World Preschool |
| 12 | Teo Soo Gek Joanne | PAP Community Foundation |
| 13 | Tham Li Min Michelle | Leap Frogs Pte Ltd |
| 14 | Tiffiny Tok Beng Beng | Maplebear Grandstand Pte Ltd |
| 15 | Vanessa Lee Shi Qi | TOUCH Community Services Ltd |
Learning Community of Mother Tongue Language (CL)
Resource Person: Ginia Ng (Lead Senior Curriculum Specialist, NIEC)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chen Shaojuan | Mosaic Preschool |
| 2 | Chen Yi Chun | Busy Bees Pte Ltd |
| 3 | Ke Caiyun | PAP Community Foundation |
| 4 | Lai Jin Yng | Holy Grace Kindercare |
| 5 | Lee Liek Peng | PAP Community Foundation |
| 6 | Lim Sue Mien | Bedok Methodist Preschool |
| 7 | Liu Xiaojing | Rainbow Cove Educational Services Pte Ltd |
| 8 | Ma Qiuping | PAP Community Foundation |
| 9 | Nie Bing | Anglican Preschool Services Ltd |
| 10 | Qiu Dandan | PAP Community Foundation |
| 11 | Su Lina | PAP Community Foundation |
| 12 | Sun Ninger | PAP Community Foundation |
| 13 | Sun Xizhen | PAP Community Foundation |
| 14 | Wang Junyi | PAP Community Foundation |
| 15 | Wang Yin | PAP Community Foundation |
| 16 | Zhou Yuhua | PAP Community Foundation |
Learning Community of Mother Tongue Language (ML)
Resource Person: Raudhah Yahya (Senior Curriculum Specialist & Senior Lecturer, NIEC)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilah Bte Osman | Kidz Meadow Childcare & Development Centre Limited |
| 2 | Juliyah Binte Mohd Tahir | PAP Community Foundation |
| 3 | Nadya Insyirah Binte Annuar Hussain | Skool4Kidz |
| 4 | Noorfaziha Binte Md Abdollah | Skool4Kidz |
| 5 | Nur Insyirah Binte Muliyatno | PAP Community Foundation |
| 6 | Nurul Hidayah Binte Hassan | E-Bridge Pre-School |
| 7 | Siti Shafila Binte Sa'Ad | MY World Preschool Ltd |
ECLC Communities of Practice (CoP) by PASTELs
ECLC CoPs are led and facilitated by PASTELs and aim to engage other educators in peer sharing on pedagogical knowledge and best practices on a topic of interest from a key domain area.
Interested participants may look forward to new CoP topics in 2025!
Educators who are currently on the PDP (Teacher/ Leader/ Educarer) are not eligible to join ECLC. Only participants who have completed their PDP may apply. This is to ensure that educators are able to better manage the commitment level of the programme they are currently pursuing.
Educators who are currently studying are not eligible to join ECLC. Only participants who are slated to complete their studies before ECLC commences may apply. This is to ensure that educators are able to better manage the commitment level of the programme they are currently pursuing.
The ECLC is targeted at senior educators and above, including pedagogical and curriculum specialists who are currently in direct teaching practice. Educators who are in management or centre leadership roles may be considered depending on their track records and past experiences in the selected domain area.
All educators are to select only one domain area that they wish to join during each ECLC membership term of two years.
Core members are expected to meet in their LCs, led and facilitated by a Resource Person (RP) for a minimum of eight hours annually. The frequency and duration will be decided by the RP based on the learning needs of each LC.
The ECLC RPs are officially appointed by ECDA for their expertise and experience in specific domain area. They are either curriculum specialists from MOE or faculty members and lecturers from Institutes of Higher Learning, which offer Early Childhood courses.