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

  1. Apply the knowledge of pedagogical approaches   in teachers that will help to develop a better understanding of children
  2. Discuss ICT to teachers and develop new innovative approaches
  3. Understand the age-appropriate play activities and emergent mathematics for pre-primary learners
  4. Develop an overview of the various play activities
  5. Value the importance of storytelling, Art, Creativity, and Rhythmic activities.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

24CEFE 401

 

Pedagogy & Learning in EFE

(Theory)

 

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

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