^{On the Left: Several alumni from the latest group of 18 MCKL Early Childhood Education graduates successfully pursuing their undergraduate studies at Munster Technological University (MTU). On the Right: Samuel Pau from the pioneer batch of MCKL alumni admitted to MTU in 2015.} 


MCKL reaches a 10-year milestone partnership with MTU, Ireland in providing transformative Early Childhood Education
 
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) celebrated the remarkable achievement of reaching a milestone of 10 years in partnership with Early Childhood Education (ECE) provider Munster Technological University (MTU) (previously known as Institute of Technology, Tralee) in Ireland. Both institutions have mutually built a long lasting and transformative partnership to achieve a sustainable goal that is to provide quality and comprehensive ECE to students to meet the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
 
MCKL and MTU, Ireland first entered a partnership back in 2011, with the ambition of enabling MCKL students to directly enter year 4 of MTU’s Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s programme. MCKL’s students are eligible for this express pathway due to the comprehensive selection of subjects and robust practical exposure which guarantees admission to MTU upon completion of MCKL’s two and a half years of diploma studies.
 
Now boasting over 102 alumni, the partnership has grown from humble beginnings, with just six (6) students in the first graduating cohort in 2015. MTU consistently remains one of the top providers of the ECE programme and ranked Top 151 in Academic Ranking of World Universities.
 
MCKL alumni, Samuel Pau (28), from the first batch of diploma students in 2011, pursued his bachelor’s programme in IT Tralee (currently known as MTU) in 2015 and successfully graduated in 2016, through the express pathway. Samuel who recently completed his Master’s in Education is one of the many MCKL students who has successfully pursued their careers in Ireland. In 2020 alone, ten (10) students who were studying the ECE programme at MTU are pursuing their careers in Ireland.

Samuel who is currently a Childcare Manager at Best Start Preschool and Afterschool Donnycarney shares: “The education at MCKL provided me the knowledge and opportunity to explore the suitable career options in Ireland.” he also shared “Male educators in ECE are rare and I am very proud to be in the childcare industry as we are acting as a male role model to young children, which is very crucial in their life. Male early educators are creating a diverse workplace. The quality of teaching tends to improve with diversity, and the professional relationships between all work colleagues tend to be better.

This year, even during the challenges of the pandemic, MCKL has successfully sent eighteen (18) students to pursue their final year in MTU, a breakthrough since 2015. The partnership being the top choice of many students has continued to open various academic and career opportunities for MCKL graduates in Ireland.

For over 38 years, Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) has been providing quality higher education in the best of Methodist tradition. Follow MCKL official Facebook and Instagram page for more updates. For details, visit mckl.edu.my or call 03-2274 1851.
 
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