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Early Childhood Care & Education (Theory)
This course will enable the students to –
- Understand the need, importance and objectives of early childhood education.
- Evaluate the education philosophies given for Early childhood education by different thinkers
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of national and international policy frameworks governing ECCE.
- Apply knowledge of ECCE policies to design and implement effective programs that address the needs of diverse learners.
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24CEFE 201 |
Early Childhood Care & Education (Theory)
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CO11: Analyze the significance, objectives, stages and global trend and recent initiatives in India for foundation stage CO12: Compare the Early childhood education philosophies of various western and Bhartiya thinkers. CO13: Identify the issues of children in India and rights of children in National & international context CO14: Critically analyses the policies, programs & Acts for facilitating holistic development at foundation stage. CO15: Examine the role of ECCE programs, policies & schemes in protection of rights of children. CO 16: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Demonstration,
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Simulation, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
Meaning of Early childhood/Foundation stage, its characteristics & sub-stages
Understanding Childhood Needs and its components, Significance of ECE and factors effecting childhood
Goals and objectives of ECCE within an integrated and whole child approach
Global Trend in Early childhood care & Education
Recent Initiatives in Foundation Stage: NIPUN BHARAT, Vidya Pravesh, Balvatika
Western Thinkers:
Rousseau, Montessori, John Dewey , Froebel, Stiner
Bhartiya Thinkers:
M.K. Gandhi, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Sri Aurbindo, Gijubahai Badheka, Annu Tai, Swami Vivekanand, J. Krishnamurti, Madan Mohan Malviya
Issues related to children that Need Urgent Care And Protection-child abuse, street children, Delinquents and Destitute Children, Child marriage, Child trafficking,child labour, orphans,
ECCE in International context-
World Declaration on Education for All, Jomtien (1990)
Dakar Framework for Action (2000)
World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (2010)
The United Convention on the Rights of the Child
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ECCE in RTE Act
National Early Childhood Care and Education Policy, 2013
Foundation stage in NEP, 2020
National Curriculum Frameworkfor Foundation Stage, 2022
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, 2018
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
The Shishu Greh Scheme
National Minimum Guidelines for Setting up and Running Crèches under Maternity Benefit Act 2017
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, 1975
Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), 2009
POCSO Act, JJ Ac
M.Sen Gupta, 2013; Early Childhood Care & Education. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Delhi
Mishra R.C. , 2005; Early Childhood care & education, A.P.H. publishing Corporation , New Delhi-110 002
Mohanti and Mohanti (1996), Early Childhood Care and Education, New Delhi, Deep and DeepPublication
Alliance for the Right to Early Childhood Development, (2016). Rights to the Youngest: Towards a Legal Framework for Early Childhood Development. Books for Change: Bangalore.
Bajpai, A. (2018). Child rights in India: Law, policy, and practice. Oxford University Press.
Geeta, C. (2020). Child Rights in India: Challenges and Social Action. Springer. New Delhi
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.
Satyarthi, K. and Zutshi, B. (Ed) (2006). Globalization, Development and Child Rights. New Delhi: Shipra Publication.
Gupta, R. (Ed.). (2016). Early Childhood Care and Education in India: Historical Perspectives, Policy and Practice. New Delhi: SAGE Publications.
Sarangapani, P. M. (2005). Early Childhood Education in India: Policy Perspective. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House
e-Resources
Vidya PraVesh Three-month Play-based School Preparation Module for Grade-I. Available from https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/vidyapravesh.pdf
ECCE in NIPUN BHARAT. Available from https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/nipun_bharat_eng1.pdf
UNICEF. (2023). India appeal: Humanitarian action for children: India snapshot. https://www.unicef.org/appeals/india
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare website- https://www.nhp.gov.in
Ministry of Human Resource Development- https://www.mhrd.gov.in
Ministry of Women and Child Development website- www.wcd.nic.in
National Council of Educational Research and Training website- www.ncert.nic.in
Ministry of Education. (2020). National Education Policy 2020. https://www.education.gov.in
Reference Journals:
Early Childhood Education Journal (Springer) available at https://www.springer.com/journal/10643
Early Childhood Research Quarterly- https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/early-childhood-research-quarterly
International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy available at https://ijccep.springeropen.com/
Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood- https://journals.sagepub.com/home/cie
Sarangapani, P. M. (2005). Early Childhood Education in India: Policy Perspective. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House
