By Ms Laura, Programme Leader, Faculty of Education & Social Sciences<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve all heard about the perks of having an international qualification\u2014especially when it\u2019s awarded by an established UK institution. SEGi College Sarawak, in collaboration with the University of Greenwich (UOG), provides the Bachelor of Arts in Early Years Education (BAEYE)in preparation of the best graduates that the market is looking for.<\/p>\n
Here is the truth <\/em>about graduating with a UK degree as told by 6 Sarawakian graduates of the University of Greenwich Bachelor of Arts in Early Years Education, in collaboration with the SEGi College Sarawak.<\/p>\n Earning Above The Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u2019s the difference in salary for a teacher with an international certificate versus without?<\/p>\n \u201cThe first thing is the higher pay scale because of a British degree, \u201c answered Tracy, an educator at Lodge School. \u201cI am also shown greater respect with this international qualification which gives me plenty of confidence to teach and manage the classroom. I believe you can succeed\u00a0 with a degree of this standard.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy salary is above market rate for a graduate,\u201d stated Lee Yau, another teacher at Lodge School. \u201cBut I also enjoyed a British syllabus as the active discussions and reflective sessions allow me to build my confidence as a teacher. That plus the regular practical observations helped me land a teaching job at one of Kuching\u2019s most respected schools.\u201d<\/p>\n Excellent Professional Development for Principals<\/strong><\/p>\n Another graduate who chose to enrich her professional portfolio was Aline,<\/strong> a preschool Principal. \u201cA UK syllabus gives Principals like me the opportunity to meet the needs of the ever-changing world of education. We have to stay ahead so that we can manage the school better and provide an excellent learning environment for children, which is done by learning in a conducive environment and putting theory into practice. I highly recommend more preschool teachers to consider upskilling with SEGi and UOG.\u201d<\/p>\n Employable Anywhere, All The Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Priscilla, from Miri, is now an educator at her first choice of employment – Inkidz Tunas Canggih. \u201cWhen I wrote my resume, I made it clear that UOG was the awarding University for my degree. That\u2019s when opportunities came to me,\u201d said Priscilla. \u201cI was accepted at all the schools that I applied for because of my UK degree. Not to mention my opportunity to teach in a primary school and teach in two schools at the same time. These are big opportunities for a graduate.\u201d<\/p>\n Developing An International Mindset Without Leaving Home<\/strong><\/p>\n The comprehensive syllabus set by UOG and SEGi College Sarawak gave Stella, also from Miri, 1st<\/sup> class Honours graduate , better exposure to the profession, \u201cThe course gave me good exposure to working with children. The syllabus was very thorough and allowed me to understand every aspect of early childhood education from both the British and Malaysian perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n Becoming The Best Educator There Is<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThere is a lot to learn in BAEYE and it\u2019s a great programme if you want to be the best teacher for the kids,\u201d said Jenna who is currently teaching at Tadika Rhema. \u201cBecause I understand the needs of preschool children, I am capable of creating effective strategies in the classroom. My priority is for every child in my class to enjoy learning in school and become educated young citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Ms Laura, Programme Leader, Faculty of Education & Social Sciences We\u2019ve all heard about the perks of having an international qualification\u2014especially when it\u2019s awarded by an established UK institution. 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