Curriculum

I. Child Development

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
I	Child Development	40	60	100	3
i.	Aspects of Child Development a. Meaning and importance of understanding child development b. Stages of development c. Principles of development d. Factors influencing development (heredity and environment)
ii.	Development domains a. Physical development b. Cognitive development c. Language development d. Social development e. Emotional development

II. Theories And Approaches in Early Childhood Education

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
II.	Theories And Approaches in Early Childhood Education	40	60	100	3
i.	Theorists a. Piaget: Cognitive development b. Erikson: Psychosocial development
ii.	Indian and western educators a. Mahatma Gandha b. Gijubhai Badheka c. Rabindranath Tagore d. Friedrich Froebel e. Maria Montessori

III. National Curriculum Framework

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
III	National Curriculum Framework	40	60	100	3
i.	Aims, Curricular Goals, Competencies and Learning Outcomes a. Definitions b. Aims to Learning Outcomes c. Curricular Goals d. Competencies e. Illustrative Learning Outcomes
ii.	Pedagogy a. Principles of Pedagogy – Panchkosha b. Planning for Teaching – lesson planning – Panchadi c. Building a Positive Relationship between Teachers and Children d. Learning through Play – Conversation, Stories, Toys, Music, Art and Craft e. Strategies for Literacy and Numeracy
iii.	Records And Assessments a. Guiding Principles for Assessment b. Methods and Tools of Assessment c. Documenting and communicating assessment – Holistic Progress Card (HPC)

IV. Preschool Organisation and Administration

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
IV.	Preschool Organisation and Administration	40	60	100	3
i.	Scheduling And Curriculum Planning a. Components Of the Early Childhood Schedule b. Guidelines For Program Scheduling
ii.	Organizing And Setting Up the Learning Environment a. Managing The Classroom b. Organizing The Environment c. Arranging Indoor Environment d. Arranging Outdoor Environment
iii.	Selection of toys and equipment a. Teaching learning materials b. Selection of material and equipment c. Storage and care of equipment d. Toys Of Different States of India
iv.	Organising Time and Creating a Supportive Eco-System a. Organizing the day b. Enabling and empowering teachers c. Ensuring an appropriate environment for learning d. Role of academic and administrative functionaries e. Role of parents and community

V. Mental Health Awareness

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
V.	Mental Health Awareness	40	60	100	3
i.	Significance of mental health in early years and teachers a. Importance of Mental Health and Wellbeing for children b. Teacher’s Mental Health and Wellbeing and Teacher as a facilitator c. Mental Health in Schools, Families & Communities: A Holistic Approach d. Role of School Counsellors e. Role of Special Educators
ii.	Risk Factors of Mental Health Conditions a. Biological Factors b. Psychological Factors c. Environmental Factors
iii.	Dealing with specific behaviour problems a. Attachment Concerns b. Bowel and Bladder Control c. Communication Issues d. Separation Anxiety e. School Refusal f. Inattention and Hyperactivity difficulties g. Conduct and related issues

VI. Understanding & Guiding Children with Special Needs

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
VI.	Understanding & Guiding Children with Special Needs	40	60	100	3
i.	Understanding Diversity and Inclusion a. Meaning of disability impairment and handicap b. Concepts and meaning of inclusion c. Terms related to inclusion d. Common myths and facts about inclusion e. Benefits of inclusion
ii.	Children With Special Needs a. Visual impairment b. Hearing impairment c. Physical disabilities d. Cognitive and intellectual disabilities
iii.	Assistive Technology / teaching aids a. Why assistive technology b. Types of assistive technology
iv.	Comprehensive assessment a. Early identification b. Evaluation in an inclusive setting

VII. Practical: Enhancing Professional Capacity through Assignments and Projects

Course Code	Title	Internal Assessment Marks	External Assessment Marks	Term End Marks	Credits/ Number of Periods
VII.	Practical: Enhancing Professional Capacity through Assignments and Projects	200		200	–
i.	CHILD RIGHTS: (Individual assignment) – Marks 50 A document on child rights will be shared with the learners. On reading the document the learner will have to answer the questions uploaded on the platform or upload/submit a word document
ii.	Teaching – Learning Aids: (Individual assignment)– Marks 50 Learner has to make teaching aids from the below mentioned list and upload the pictures of the same a. A set of minimum 4 Flash cards b. Two different types of puppets c. One Picture talk d. Two Toy from waste / indigenous material
iii.	Lesson Planning- (Individual assignment) – Marks 50 Learner has to prepare four lesson plans using steps of Panchadi Lesson plans will be uploaded on the platform. Learner can select from the below mentioned list a. Lesson on numeracy b. Lesson on concept/General Knowledge c. Lesson on literacy d. Lesson on art and craft e. Lesson on story telling f. Lesson on organized learning corner/centre
iv.	Book review: (Individual assignment) – Marks 50 Learner has to read the book TOTOCHAN provide in the admission kit and based on it will have to answer the questions and upload the answers in word document on the platform