Early Childhood Education (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24ECE132
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the student to-

  • Understand the concept of ECCE, its need, significance and objectives.
  • Analyze policies, programs & Issues of ECCE in India
  • Create curriculum and stimulation package for ECCE
  • Create activities for holistic development of children.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

24ECE 132

 

Early Childhood Education (Theory)

 

 

CO7: Analyse the significance, objectives and philosophy    and contribution of educators early childhood.

CO8: Examine and appraise the history, program and policies of ECCE

CO9: Examine the existent programmes and issues of ECCE

CO9: Develop activity for play, early stimulation, curriculum models, principles of planning and characteristics of ECE educator.

CO10: Discuss methods and materials for Early childhood development.

CO11: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approaches in

Teaching: Lecture & discussion specific to current research in ECCE, Audio visual resources, experiential learning through demonstration Learning activities for the Students:

Self -directed /: Read journal articles, books to collate information on need and rationale of ECCE, assignments, field practicals.

Quiz. PPT,

Group discussion, Class test focusing on definitions, short notes, match the following, assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Early Childhood Care & Education
  1. Early Childhood Care and Education –its holistic and integrated nature
  2. Need, significance and objectives of ECCE
  3. Philosophy & Contributions of Indian & Western thinkers - Montessori, Froebel, Vygotsky, M.K. Gandhi, Ravindra Nath Tagore, Gijubahai Badheka, Tarabai Modak.

 

12.00
Unit II: 
History and Policies for ECCE in India
  1. History of ECCE in India: Early Missionaries, Montessori in India, Central Social Welfare board, Balwadi programme and ICDS
  2. Policy framework in ECCE
    1. National Policy on Education (1986),
    2. Article 45 in Indian Constitution and 86th amendment
    3. ECCE in Right to Education (2010)
    4. National Curriculum Framework ( 2005)
    5. National Policy on ECCE ( 2013)
    6. Commitments to international Conventions and Commitments like Education For All (EFA) , Millenium Development Goals (MDG) .

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Programmes and Issues of ECCE
  1. Programmes and provisions in ECCE in India : ICDS, Rajeev Gandhi Creche Scheme, ECCE In NREGA, ECCE in SSA, Private sector provisions in ECCE, Voluntary Sector initiatives in ECCE
  2. NCERT, NIPCCD, CARE, CRY, ICCW, UNICEF
  3. Issues in ECCE in India : Inadequate importance to ECCE; Status and Gaps in Access, Coverage & Quality of ECCE; Issues of Teacher education in ECCE ; Lack of Regulation and monitoring.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Play & curriculum planning
  1. Meaning importance and value of Play
  2. Meaning, importance and types (Kinesthetic, Visual, auditory) of early stimulation
  3. Early stimulation—nature of materials; considerations of safety, hygiene, space etc.
  4. Curriculum models
  5. Principles & Types of Activity planning- daily, weekly and annual plan
  6. Characteristics of early childhood indicator

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Methods and Materials for Early childhood Development
  1. Activities and materials for Gross & Fine Motor Development
  2. Activities and materials for Language development-Informal discussion, conversation story-telling, Role play, rhymes, picture talk, listening skill
  3. Personal and social development- Group activities, imaginative play, cooperative learning activities; projects, creative activities.
  4. School Readiness- Importance of 3R’s

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Muralidharan. R. & Asthana, S. (1991). Stimulation activities for young children. New Delhi: NCERT.
  2. Pankajam, G. (1994). Pre-school Education, Ambalka: The Indian Publication.
  3. Swaminathan, Meena (1998). The First Five Years, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
  4. Swaminathan, M. & Daniel, P. (2000). Activity-Based Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for Young Children, Indian Association for Preschool Education, Chennai, Coimbatore, Neyveli.
  5. Swaminathan, M. & Daniel, P. (2004). Play Activities for Child Development A Guide to Preschool Teachers, National Book Trust, New Delhi

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Kaul, V. et al (2004) Reaching out to the Child; Oxford University Press.
  2. Kaul, V. (2009). Early Childhood Education Programme. New Delhi: NCERT.
  3. Kaul, V. and Sankar, D. (2009) Early Childhood Care and Education in India: Mid Decade Assessment; NUEPA.
  4. Policy Documents related to RTE (2009); NCF (2005); NPECCE (2013); NCF (2013); NPE (1986); NP on Children (updated)
  5. UNESCO (2006). Select Issues concerning ECCE in India. Background paper prepared for the Education for All Global Monitoring Report (2007)

E resources:

  1. https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/96638
  2. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/96669/1/Unit-15.pdf

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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