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Course Overview
In the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India, ECCE is a critical foundation. Here is what it entails:
Goal: It focuses on the holistic development of children (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical).
Target Group: It typically covers children from birth to 8 years old.
Curriculum: It moves away from rote learning to play-based, discovery-based, and activity-based learning.
Implementation: It is delivered through Anganwadis, pre-primary schools, and Balvatikas.
Course Curriculum
• Meaning and concept of ECCE
• Importance of early childhood years (0–6 years)
• Objectives of ECCE
• Role of family, school, and community
• Principles of growth and development
• Physical development
• Cognitive development
• Social and emotional development
• Language development
• Importance of child health
• Balanced diet for young children
• Hygiene and sanitation
• Immunization
• Common childhood illnesses and prevention
• Importance of play in learning
• Types of play (free play, guided play, indoor & outdoor play)
• Play-based learning strategies
• Teaching–learning materials (TLM)
• ECCE curriculum framework
• Activity-based learning
• Storytelling, rhymes, songs, and art activities
• Planning daily routines and lesson plans
• Meaning of inclusive education
• Children with special needs
• Identifying learning difficulties
• Role of teacher in inclusion
• Purpose of assessment in ECCE
• Observation techniques
• Child portfolios
• Continuous and comprehensive evaluation
• Qualities of an ECCE teacher
• Classroom management
• Parent–teacher interaction
• Professional ethics
• ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services)
• Anganwadi services
• National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and ECCE
• Government initiatives for early childhood
