PCHD Electives
Are you interested in education? Do you like working with children or adolescents?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs?
PCHD, NIE offers a diverse range of Electives for all students in NTU.
Delivery of courses can change depending on prevailing safe management measures.
Check this webpage for updates.
All the following courses are offered in Jan 2026 semester:
| Course code | Course title | Remarks |
| AED38A | Motivating Pupils to Learn | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: FRI: 1330-1630 Venue: NIE TR704 |
All the following courses are offered in Jan 2026 semester:
| Course code | Course title | Remarks |
| AED16A | Practices and Issues in Early Childhood Education | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: THU: 1330-1630 Venue: NIE TR206 |
| AED16B | Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: WED: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR705 |
| AED16C | Learning Environments for Young Children | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: TUE: 1030-1330 Venue: NIE TR206 (Sessions 1 - 6) NIE2-B1-04 CDC (Sessions 7 - 12) |
| AED16D | Child Development in Early Childhood Education | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: FRI: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR206 |
| AED16E | Diversity in Early Childhood Education | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: WED: 1430-1730 Venue: NIE TR701 |
All the following courses are offered in Jan2026 semester:
| Course code | Course title | Remarks |
| AED06A | Special Needs Education and Inclusion | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: TUE: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR703 |
| AED06B | Disabilities and Disorders | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: THU: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR702 |
All the following courses are offered in Jan 2026 semester:
| Course code | Course title | Remarks |
| AED28D | Basic Counselling Skills for Teachers in Initial Training Program | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: WED: 1430-1730 Venue: NIE TR714 |
| AED28Q | Group Counselling and Group Work in Schools | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: TUE: 1230-1530 Venue: NIE TR721 |
| AED28R | Developmental Issues in Childhood and Adolescence | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: WED: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR703 |
| AED38A | Motivating Pupils to Learn | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: FRI: 1330-1630 Venue: NIE TR704 |
| AED38E | Psychopathology in Youths | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: MON: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE TR701 |
| AED38G | Special Topics in Youth work and Guidance Topic for Jan 2026 Semester: Introduction to Art as Therapy Welcome to 'Introduction to Art as Therapy,' a course specifically crafted for undergraduate students seeking to explore the therapeutic dimensions of art creation and self-care. In this unique educational experience, students will actively
immerse themselves in the creative process, akin to being participants in a group art therapy session. Students will embark on a personal journey of self-discovery, guided by activities such as maintaining individual art journals for deep self-reflection and experimenting with a variety of art mediums. The goal is to cultivate self-awareness
and a profound understanding of the healing potential of artistic expression. Regular group discussions and engaging collaborative activities will be integral to this transformative experience, fostering a shared learning environment
that encourages students to express themselves genuinely. | Face to Face lessons will commence as scheduled: FRI: 0930-1230 Venue: NIE Blk2 - B1 - 14 |