DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ECED)

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1 DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ECED) A JOINT PROGRAM OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN AND PRATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2 Early Childhood Education The first six year of a child s life have been recognized N as the most critical ones for optimal development Early Childhood Education and development (ECED) is an indispensable foundation for lifelong learning and development, as has critical impact on success at primary stage of education Need to universalize preschool education and advocacy Capacity building through hands-on training (Course) for Education and Parents Appropriate qualification and training of care-givers, teachers and educators Inadequate understanding of the concept of ECED, its philosophy and importance among all stakeholders especially parents and educators Addressing quality aspects of ECED has not yet received the required attention, while the focus continues to remain largely on achieving quantitative target figures Creating Model Centers for Demonstrating quality ECED

3 National Context India has million children in the 0-6 year age group (Censes 2011) ECCE services are delivered through public, private and non- governmental channels. Legal context No national policy High need for creating model for demonstrating universalization and quality pre- schooling High need in teachers training in the area of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Creating skilled human resource to work Need to create social entrepreneurship

4 About the Diploma Course The Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) is designed for people who wish to work as preschool teachers in existing preschool or start their preschool. This Diploma Programme aims to help them create awareness about the principles and the best practices in early childhood education and development and enable them to work more effectively. Objectives: To create understanding of the principles behind methods followed at the domain of Early Childhood Education and Development in the candidates. To help them master effectively in teaching- learning skills for teaching the Preschool level children. To generate trained human resource to work in area of early childhood education. To enhance and sharpen the entrepreneurial skills of the teachers Duration One Year (Two Semesters) Eligibility Minimum Age: 18 Year Education requirement: 10 th pass with 2 years practical experience/ 12 standard pass Course Title of the Course Semester- I ECE01 ECE02 ECE03 ECE04 Semester- II ECE05 ECE06 ECE07 ECE08 Concepts and Components of ECED Holistic Development of Children School Readiness Organization and Management of Preschool Centre Understanding National Curriculum Framework and Status of ECE in India Business Skills for Preschool Entrepreneurs Teaching of English of Preschool Project Work

5 Programme Delivery: Our Approach of Programme delivery is more learner- oriented and the learner is an active participant in teaching- learning process. Most of the instructions are imparted through distance education methodology and face to face mode as per the requirement. Programme Delivery Counseling Self-Study Things to do Evaluation Faculty Contact Sessions Residential/Non- Residential Camps Audio & Visual Material Study Material Project & Assignments Practicals, Field Work Continuous Evaluation Final Exams The study material for both theory and practical component of the programme will be provided which would.contain Audio & visual CDs produced by Pratham Counseling Sessions- The faculty and students will meet and interact at predecided periodic counseling sessions to ensure personal attention. Students can clarify their doubts in these sessions, thereby facilitating effective learning Teleconference would be organized during the period of certificate programme according to a pre decided schedule as well as in case of urgent requirement. Practicals/Project work- The main focus of this certificate programme is to provide hands-on training to the learner. Thus, a lot of practical s and project work would be provided Evaluation Continuous Evaluation (Attendance, Projcts, Practicals, Viva) 40% 60% Term End Examination (Written test, Projects, Practicals, Viva) Diploma

6 The candidate will be evaluated broadly through continuous evaluation (CE- 40%) which also includes self evaluation, and Term-End Examination (TEE-60%). The system of evaluation will be different from that of conventional system. This programme will have multitier system of evaluation i.e. self evaluation, continuous evaluation mainly through project & assignment, term-end examination, Practical etc. Instructional Package In order to maintain quality of training uniformly, instructional package and study material developed and made available. Semesters Semester-1 (4 Month) S.N. Time & Duration Content 1 First and second Week/12 Days Residential Course at CUR 2 Three to twelve weeks/40 Days On the Job 3 Thirteen week/6 days- Residential at CUR Introduction to four module/course and class work Self-study/ Practice, class & Assignments Final Exam and Viva Semester- 2(4 Month) S.N. Time &Duration Content 1 One week/6 Days- Residential Course at CUR 2 Two- twelve weeks/ 40 Days- On the Job 3 Thirteen week/6days- Residential at CUR Introduction to 3 module/course and Project work Self-study/ Practice, class & Assignments Final Examination

7 Semester -I Course-wise Details Course 1- Concept and Components of ECED (ECE- 02) Course Objectives To understand the basic concept and components of ECED To understand importance of ECED Course Structure/Content 3 Concepts and components of ECED 1 Child Psychology 2 Introduction of Early Childhood Education and Development 3 History of ECE 4 Importance of Early Childhood Education and Development 5 Cleanliness 6 Nutrition and Growth 7 Immunization Course 2- Holistic Development of Children (ECE-03) Course Objectives: To understand the stages of child development To understand the various areas of child development To understand the feature of development of children at early childhood Course Structure/Content: 4 Holistic Development of Children 1 Introduction- Holistic Development of Children 2 Stages of Development 3 Features of Development of Children at Early Childhood 5 Areas of Early Childhood Development 4 Physical and Motor Development 5 Social- Emotional Development 6 Language Development 7 Cognitive Development

8 8 Development of Creative Expression and Aesthetic Appreciation Course 3 School Readiness (ECE-04) Course Objective: To understand the Importance of preparing children for going into formal school education To understand children s situation while moving from informal to formal setting To acquire facilitation skills for helping children to get ready for formal schooling Course structure/ Content: School Readiness 1 Introduction- School Readiness 2 Early Literacy 3 Early Numeracy 4 English for Beginners 5 General Knowledge 6 Poems and Songs 7 Stories for Children 8 Preparing for School Course 4- Organization and Management of Preschool Centre (ECE-05) Course Objectives: To understand the classroom structure suitable for Early Childhood Education and Development To understand the techniques and processes for centre management To understand the importance and techniques of parents participation in growth of their children Course Structure/Content: Organization and Management of 1 Organization preschool Set-up Preschool Centre 2 Planning and Management 3 Evaluation of children s Progress 4 Parents Contact and Education 5 Keeping Records and Preparing Reports

9 Semester- 2 Course 5- Understanding National Curriculum Framework and Status of ECE in India (ECE01) Course Objective: To understand history and current status of education in India To understand the history and current status of early childhood education and need of quality pre-schooling To understand curriculum framework for ECE Course Structure/ Content: 1 Understand National Curriculum 1 Education in India- History Framework and Status of ECE in 2 NCERT India 3 Outline of NCF Early Childhood Education- History and Current Status 4 Right to Education Act, History of Early Childhood Education and Development 6 Current Status of ECE in India 7 Suggested Curriculum Framework and Policy for ECE Course 6- Business Skills for Preschool Entrepreneurs (ECE- 06) Course Objectives: To acquire business skills, soft skills and practical skill to become an entrepreneur Course Structure/Content: 8 Business Skills for 1 What is an Entrepreneurship? Preschool 2 Personal Characteristics Entrepreneurs 3 Interpersonal Skills 4 Critical and Creative thinking Skills 5 Practical Skill 6 Business maths 7 Business Plan Development 8 Marketing and Promotion

10 Course 7- English Communication Skills for Teacher and Learner (ECE-07) Course Objective: To acquire understanding of English for teaching and learning. To develop and use appropriate play way TLM To acquire appreciation and practicing experience for English pronunciation, vocabulary and conversational skills for teachers and children Course Structure/Content: 7 English Teaching and 1 English for Teachers Learning 2 Relevant vocabulary, key words and sentences 3 Conversation Practice 4 English for Beginner 5 Use of TLM for English Course 8- Project Work (ECE-08) Course Objective: To provide practical experience for assessment, analysis and action Choice of Projects: Plan for setting- up Preschool Assessment of Preschool Programme/ Aganwari Observation of students and understanding the different stages of development Conducting workshops for parents Other

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