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Early Childhood Care & Education [1]

Paper Code: 
25CEFE201
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand the need, importance and objectives of early childhood education.
  2. Evaluate the education philosophies given for Early childhood education by          different thinkers
  3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of national and international policy             frameworks governing ECCE.
  4. Apply knowledge of ECCE policies to design and implement effective programs   that address the needs of diverse learners.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

 

25CEFE 201

 

 

Early

Childhood

Care &

Education

(Theory)

 

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Early childhood Education
  • 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

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Educational Thinkers

·   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

12.00
Unit III: 
Rights of Children
  • 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 Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (2010)
  • The United Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Programs, Policies & legislation for children I
  • 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)

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Programs, Policies & legislation for children II
  • 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 Act

 

Essential Readings: 

·   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

References: 

·   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

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [2]

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