[NEW] Practitioner Inquiry: Reflective Practice in Action
[NEW] Practitioner Inquiry: Reflective Practice in Action
About Course
This course equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out Practitioner Inquiry (PI) within their own centres. Participants will be guided through each stage of the Action Research Cycle—Plan, Act, Observe, and Reflect—and supported in identifying a specific problem of practice, formulating inquiry questions, and designing an actionable inquiry plan. Working collaboratively with colleagues from the same centre, they will collect and interpret classroom data using developmentally appropriate tools such as observations, learning stories, and documentation. By the end of the course, participants will present their inquiry findings and propose sustainable improvements grounded in real-world classroom experiences. This course emphasises reflective thinking, ethical data use, and team-based inquiry to strengthen practice and enhance outcomes for children.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- apply the principles of Practitioner Inquiry (PI) in the early childhood (EC) context;
- implement the stages of the PI cycle;
- develop meaningful inquiry questions relevant to their practice;
- explore data collection and analysis methods suitable for the EC setting, and
- reflect on inquiry findings to inform practice and share insights.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education.
- Be ECDA-certified as EY1/EY2/L1/L2 teacher.
- Currently employed in a childcare centre (with infant care) registered or licensed with ECDA.
Fees Payable
Please download the course fee table below.
Note: The course fee shown is an estimate only. Course fees payable are subject to revision, funding eligibility and approval. Please contact us for details on course fees.
Course Schedule
16 hours
17 Apr 2026: 9am to 4pm (classroom), 24 Apr 2026: 9am to 1pm (classroom), 8 May 2026: 1 hour consultation (online), 5 Jun 2026: 1 hour consultation (online), 7 Aug 2026: 9am to 1pm (classroom)
Please note:
- *This course will be conducted in the following format.
Day Timing Mode of Learning Day 1 9am to 4pm Face-to-Face Day 2 (1 week after Day 1) 9am to 1pm Face-to-Face Day 3 (2 weeks after Day 2) 1 hour small group discussion Online Learning Day 4 (4 weeks after Day 3) 1 hour small group discussion Online Learning Day 5 (2 months after Day 4) 9am to 1pm Face-to-Face - Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms Ye Wanting
YE_Wanting@niec.edu.sg
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