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Pedagogy & Learning in EFE (Theory)
Paper Code:
24 CEFE401
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
4.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the students to
- Apply the knowledge of pedagogical approaches in teachers that will help to develop a better understanding of children
- Discuss ICT to teachers and develop new innovative approaches
- Understand the age-appropriate play activities and emergent mathematics for pre-primary learners
- Develop an overview of the various play activities
- Value the importance of storytelling, Art, Creativity, and Rhythmic activities.
Course Outcomes:
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24CEFE 401 |
Pedagogy & Learning in EFE (Theory)
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CO31: Compare pedagogical approaches and domains of leaning needs and demonstrate the skill to apply innovative pedagogical approaches in ECCE classroom. CO32: Plan and prepare stimulation kit for kit for development of very young children. CO33: Plan and conduct age-appropriate play activities and emergent mathematics for pre-primary learners CO34: Formulate and conduct oral language activities and early literacy CO35: Plan storytelling, dramatic play, art, music and creativity among children CO36: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, questions, , Topic presentation, Giving tasks, |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Presentation |
12.00
Unit I:
Pedagogy and Learning: An Introduction
- Pedagogy: Meaning and its importance
- Pedagogy approaches -Behaviourism, Constructivism, Panchaadi- A five step approach to pedagogy
- Innovative pedagogical approaches- Blended learning, Flipped classroom pedagogy, Art Integrated Learning Pedagogy, Project-based Learning Pedagogy, Cutting Edge Pedagogy, Critical Pedagogical Approach, and Experiential learning.
- Principles of Pedagogy
- Planning for Teaching
- Pedagogical approaches that help develop specific graduate attributes by specifying learning needs
12.00
Unit II:
Pedagogy for Birth to Three Years
- Need and importance of stimulation
- Uses of stimulation, material required for stimulation for different dimensions of development.
- Stimulation for psychomotor development, socio-emotional development, language and cognitive development, and sensory development.
- Role of parents in providing stimulation.
12.00
Unit III:
Pedagogy, Material and Methods: Play Activities
- Play Activities Involving Movement and Mobility -Role of Outdoor and Indoor Games, role of adults, Activities fostering Motor development, Single play activity: interrelatedness of many learning experiences
- Play Activities for Developing Cognitive Abilities and Concepts of Emergent Mathematics-Meaning, Concept, Relationship between Cognitive Abilities and Learning of Concepts, process of learning, Sensorial activities
12.00
Unit IV:
Pedagogy -Environment, Oral Language, and Early Literacy
- Exploring the Environment -Scientific concept, Visit to Zoo and market
- Strengthening Oral Language -Significance, Role and Common problems with language teaching practices, nurturing oral language in class room(Free conversation, Picture talk, Storytelling, Songs and Rhyme, Role Play
- Supporting Development of Early Literacy-Creating language learning environment, Teaching strategies to promote reading and writing
12.00
Unit V:
Pedagogy, Material and Methods-Fantasy, Story Telling, Art and Creativity
- Fantasy, Dramatic Play and Storytelling -Importance, Types and significance
- Story Narration and Supports for Storytelling-Narrating the story, After story narration, Aids for storytelling(Flashcards, Flannelgraph, Puppets), Parameters for selecting story book, Literary elements of story, Design elements
- Rhythm: Music and Movement Activities-Significance, Rhythm activities, Songs-Characteristics, Types, strategies of singing, Movement activities with Music, musical instruments
- Art for Children -Meaning, significance, Types, Materials and Caregiver role
- Nurturing Creativity-Meaning, principles to nurture creativity in children
Essential Readings:
- Bento, G., & Dias, G. (2017). The importance of outdoor play for young children's healthy development. Porto biomedical journal, 2(5), 157-160.
- Friedman, S., Masterson, M.L., Wright, B.L., Bredekamp, S., & Willer, B.A. (2021). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Kemple, K. M., Oh, J., Kenney, E., & Smith-Bonahue, T. (2016). The power of outdoor play and play in natural environments. Childhood education, 92(6), 446-454.
- Swaminathan, M., & Daniel, P. (2009). Play Activities for Child Development: A guide to preschool teachers. New Delhi: National Book Trust.
References:
- Salient Features of NEP 2020: Higher Education, University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Available: https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/5294663_Salient Featuresofnep-Eng-merged.pdf.
- Vogt, F., Hauser, B., Stebler, R., Rechsteiner, K., & Urech, C. (2018). Learning through play–pedagogy and learning outcomes in early childhood mathematics. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 26(4), 589-603
e resources
- https://www.digitalclassworld.com/blog/online-teaching-methods-and-pedag... Program Description / Cambridge Learner Blogs. & Teacher Attributes. https://www.browardschools.com/Page/32816 RTE 2009 (Section 8 & 9)
- National Education Policy 2020, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.Available:https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/NEP_Final_Engli sh_0.pdf.
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- https://www.digitalclassworld.com/blog/online-teaching-methods-and-pedag... Program Description / Cambridge Learner Blogs. & Teacher Attributes. https://www.browardschools.com/Page/32816 RTE 2009 (Section 8 & 9)
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