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CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION ( M-18 )

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Course Fees : 0.00 0.00/-
  • Course Duration : 1 YEAR
  • Minimum Amount To Pay : Rs.0.00

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (ECCE)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification:

    •  Minimum 10th pass (matriculation)

  • Age Limit:

    • Minimum: 17 years

    • No specific upper age limit


Syllabus 


Module 1: Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education

  • Definition and scope of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

  • Importance of early years in child development

  • Key stages of child development: Infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood

  • Theories of child development (Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, etc.)

  • Role of ECCE in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development


Module 2: Child Psychology and Development

  • Stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development

  • Language development in early childhood

  • Attachment and bonding in the early years

  • Influence of environment on child development

  • Identifying developmental milestones and disorders


Module 3: Curriculum Development and Pedagogy

  • Principles of curriculum development for young children

  • Play-based learning and activity-based learning

  • Designing age-appropriate learning activities

  • Inclusion and diversity in the early years classroom

  • The role of the teacher in supporting play and learning


Module 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition

  • Child health, hygiene, and safety measures

  • Nutrition and balanced diet for young children

  • Immunization and preventing common childhood diseases

  • Creating a safe learning environment for young children

  • Child abuse recognition and prevention


Module 5: Early Childhood Education Models

  • Different ECCE models and approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, etc.)

  • Comparing traditional and modern approaches to ECCE

  • Importance of the environment in early childhood education

  • The role of play in early learning

  • Creativity and problem-solving in young children


Module 6: Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Effective communication with children, parents, and peers

  • Parent-teacher relationships and conferences

  • Conflict resolution and managing group dynamics

  • Active listening and fostering emotional expression in children

  • Cultural sensitivity and communication


Module 7: Observation and Assessment

  • Observation techniques for understanding child behavior

  • Creating and using assessment tools for early childhood

  • Documenting developmental progress and learning

  • Conducting parent-teacher meetings based on assessments

  • Identifying developmental delays and referring for professional help


Module 8: Practical Training / Internship

  • Hands-on experience in preschools, daycare centers, or child development clinics

  • Classroom management skills and working with diverse children

  • Conducting activities, lessons, and assessments

  • Live observation of children and documenting their progress

  • Interacting with parents and engaging in community activities