EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION- PRACTICAL (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
25HHD127
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to :

1.   Acquire knowledge about the planning and activities of early childhood education. 

2.   Draw information regarding  some of the major practices of different curriculum in children’s institutions. 

3. Gain information about suitable pedagogical practices in ECE classroom

Course Outcomes: 

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Assessment

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25HHD 127

 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION- PRACTICAL

(PRACTICAL)

 

 

 

 

 

CO33: Create theme based lesson plan, teaching-learning materials for children, literature for parents and critically analyzed report on ICDS program, Mobile Creche and MCP card.

 

CO34: Plan and conduct group activities, Bal-mela for young children and a group discussion on quality of ECCE in government and private preschools.

CO35: Compile comprehensive practical records  by designing curriculum and activities for ECCE based on recent trends   and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO36: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approaches in Teaching:  Interactive Lectures, Charts Power Point Presentation, Use of audio visual resources and field visits to study developmental indicators among young children Guided observations and classroom discussion, Workshops,

 

Learning activities for the Students:

Self learning assignments, field practicals.

Quiz. PPT, Pamphlet/Poster making Observation analysis,assignments, Documentation of observations followed by classroom discussions CA test , Semester End Examination.

 

CONTENTS

  • Participation in ECE center- Observation and participation in the preschool, crèche and day care centers.
  • Plan and conduct a group activity in the classroom using play way, activity or project method.
  • Planning and executing daily / weekly /annual lessons for children.
  • Planning and preparing Teaching Learning Materials for young children for all domains of development.
  • Prepare literature for parents on children’s/ parent’s problems.
  • Case study of ICDS/ Mobile Crèche
  • Evaluation and Review of mother and child protection card
  • Studying quality of private and government preschools
  • Planning and Organising a Bal Mela

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Mishra R.C. , 2005; Early Childhood care & education, A.P.H. publishing Corporation , New Delhi-110 002
  • Mangal, S. K. and Shubhra' Mangal (2019), Creating an Inclusive School, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mohanti and Mohanti (1996), Early Childhood Care and Education, New Delhi, Deep and DeepPublication
  • M.Sen Gupta, 2013; Early Childhood Care & Education. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS::

  • S. Vekataiah (2004), Child Education, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. 7. R. C. Mishra (2009), Early childhood care and Education, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation
  • Aparajitha Chowdhury and Rita Chowdhury (2002), Pre- School Children Development car and Education, New age International Publishers.
  • Geva M. Blenkin and A. V. Kelly (2002), Early Childhood Education a developmental curriculum, Paul Chaoman Publishing Ltd.
  • G. Pankajam (2005), Pre-Primary education Philosophy and Practice, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.

 

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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