Academic Advisor - Prof. (Dr.) Rama

D.litt, PhD , Principal, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Introduction

Welcome to the comprehensive online course on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). This course is thoughtfully designed to help you understand the foundational years of a child's life, which play a vital role in shaping their overall growth and development. Through 22 well-structured modules, you will explore key concepts such as child development stages, learning processes, and the significance of early care and education.the course also provides insights into Indian policies, schemes, ECCE curriculum planning, and the vital roles of parents, teachers, and the community. You’ll gain practical knowledge on inclusive practices, diversity, child rights, and methods to identify and support early developmental needs. Whether you are an aspiring educator, caregiver, or policymaker, this course will equip you with the essential skills and understanding to contribute meaningfully to a child’s early learning journey and ensure a strong foundation for their future.

What You Get in This Course?

1. Module-Wise Study Material: A structured approach to learning, with In-depth Study Materials provided for each module to understand the topic better in an easy format.
2. Video Tutorials: Module-wise video tutorials that explain each topic briefly through textual, pictorial and graphical with audio explanation representations to enhance your learning experience.
3. Important Questions with Answers: This section includes essential questions with their answers for each module to solidify the student’s knowledge.
4. Practice Interview Questions: After studying each module, check yourself with practice questions that will prepare you for job interviews & real-world scenarios.
5. Final Exam Quiz: A comprehensive quiz at the end of the course to test the student’s overall Study and Knowledge of the course
6. Course Completion Certificate: A Course Study Completion Certificate is awarded upon achieving at least 40% marks in the Final Exam Quiz.

What will you learn

• Early Childhood Care and Education: Meaning and Significance
• Early Childhood in India
• Needs and Rights of Children
• Ecce Policies, Schemes and Programmes in India
• Issues and Directions in Ecce
• Growth and Development
• Domains of Development
• Stages of Child Development: Prenatal and Birth to Three Years
• Stages of Child Development: Three to Six Years and Six To Eight Years
• Care of Children in Early Years
• Play and Early Learning
• Planning Developmentally Appropriate Ecce Curriculum
• How Children Learn (Early Learning and Teaching)
• Methods of Child Study
• Profile of an Ecce Centre
• Administration and Management of An Ecce Centre
• Qualities and Roles of An Ecce Teacher
• Involvement of Parents And Community
• Smooth Transition
• Understanding Diversity
• Inclusion : Concept And Practice
• Early Identification and Intervention