Early Childhood Care Education and Administration Course (Hybrid / Online)

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About the Program

The Early Childhood Care Education and Administration Course is designed to prepare learners to work with children aged 0-8 years. This early childhood education course aims to provide theoretical knowledge and a deeper understanding of core principles that form the foundation of Early Childhood Education, based on child development.

The Early Childhood Care Education and Administration course, one of the most impactful teacher training courses, enables the learners to acquire attitudes and skills to work with children in the 0-8 years of age range using play way methods.

This hybrid and online early childhood education course equips learners to organise, plan, and administer preschool programs while working effectively with parents and the community in supporting their children’s development.

The course covers various aspects of ECCEd&A, including stages of child development, global pioneers and its approaches, storytelling, puppetry, teaching methods, child rights, role of a teacher, child health, hygiene, and nutrition.

This Course is available in two formats:

  • A. Face to Face (with access to online materials) called Hybrid
  • B. Online (completely online)

What are the aims and objectives of the course?

  • The Diploma in ECCEd&A aims to foster holistic development of children by providing teachers with an understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of child development.
  • This teacher training course includes cultivating an environment where learning is child-centred, encouraging exploration, creativity, and critical thinking among young learners.
  • The course intends to train teachers in creating inclusive classrooms where all children, regardless of their background or abilities, feel valued and supported in their learning journey.
  • This ECCE course also encourages aspiring and existing educators to delve into a sustainable and fulfilling career journey.

What makes this course unique?

  • Physical lectures and internships - face to face/hybrid
  • Access to content on a technology-friendly international online portal, and Ilearning engines - face to face/hybrid & online
  • Interactions with classmates during internships and projects - face to face/hybrid
  • Hands-on experience with school events and activities - face to face/hybrid
  • Individual and group submissions - face to face/hybrid
  • Participate in campaigns like Good Touch Bad Touch and Nature Advocacy - face to face/hybrid
  • Gain a massive skill set that includes learning how to use technology effectively, using eclectic teaching strategies and approaches, and understanding evidence-based theories, how to conduct lesson plans, and all about assessments - face to face/hybrid & online
  • The course is in compliance with NEP 2020 and NCF 2022 requirements - Face to face/ Hybrid & Online

Who should join?

  • Individuals who want to pursue a career in early childhood education as teachers, assistants, or caregivers.
  • Parents or guardians who wish to understand child development better and apply educational principles at home.
  • Educators looking to specialise in early childhood education or make a transition into this area from teaching older children.
  • Overall, the ECCEd&A course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and wants to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to do so effectively.

Course Details

  • Certification: Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education & Administration Course
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Mode of learning: Face to face/Hybrid & Online
  • Internship hours: 600 hours, 5 days a week (4 hours/day)
Course Registration

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Contact Details

In case of queries, write to us on chiefmanager.pie@podar.org

MODULE SYNOPSIS
paper 1 - Evolution of Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Module 1 - Early Childhood Care and Education.
    This module gives an overview about the foundations that formed the basis of Early Childhood Care and Education, exploring its history, key concepts, and significance in modern-day schools.
  • Module 2 - Contributions in Development of ECCE.
    The module discusses the theories, research, and influential personalities who have shaped the field of early childhood care and education.
  • Module 3 - Trends & Policies in ECCE.
    This module highlights the current trends, initiatives, and policies associated with ECCE, both on a national and global scale.
  • Module 4 - Child Rights.
    The module sheds light on what are child rights, the importance of safeguarding these rights, and their relevance to ECCE. It also gives information about how child rights are protected and promoted.
  • Module 5 - NEP 2020 and NCF 2022.
    This module provides detailed information about National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework 2022 (NCF 2022), highlighting their implications on ECCE.
paper 2 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
  • Module 1 - Overview of Child Development.
    This module covers the core aspects of child development, including major theories, milestones, and factors contributing to child growth.
  • Module 2 - Different Aspects of Child Development.
    The module sheds light on the physical, mental, emotional, and social factors influencing child development.
  • Module 3 - Common Behavioral concerns in Early Childhood.
    This module provides practical insights on identifying, understanding, and addressing common behavioural challenges faced by children during early years.
paper 3 - PRINCIPLES PEDAGOGY AND PROGRAMME PLANNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
  • Module 1 - Essential Aspects and Methods of Pre-School Education.
    The module explores fundamental principles, teaching methods, and approaches that are believed to underpin early childhood education.
  • Module 2 - Engagement and Strategies for Development in Different Domains, Teaching and Learning Resources.
    This module provides an actionable guide and practical methods that implement diverse teaching approaches and resources to support child development in various domains.
  • Module 3 - Planning and Evaluation.
    The module explores curricula planning, evaluation, and assessment techniques to measure the effectiveness of the said curricula.
paper 4 - METHODS AND MATERIALS
  • Module 1 - Play
    The module offers a detailed explanation about pedagogical play and its impact on child development while providing guidance to teachers for proactively choosing appropriate toys and activities to foster a playful learning environment.
  • Module 2 - Music
    This module discusses the role of music in early childhood education and offers practical tips on how to employ tunes or children’s poetry for creating an engaging learning environment for young children.
  • Module 3 - Creativity & Art
    The module guides aspiring teachers on nurturing children’s creativity through DIY projects, arts & crafts, and other creative activities.
  • Module 4 - Outdoor Play
    This module explores the benefits of integrating outdoor play activities, such as water play, sand play, parachute play, into child-development curricular.
  • Module 5 - Puppetry
    Puppetry holds great educational value in terms of creativity, humour, and imagination. The module emphasises the use of puppets for fostering imagination and storytelling in children.
  • Module 6 - Teaching Aid
    The module discusses a diverse range of teaching aids to support learning in young children. These tools differ for different age groups of children.
  • Module 7 - Story Telling
    This module talks about various storytelling techniques that employ interesting narrations to engage the minds of young children while also invoking in them the love of reading and interactive learning.
  • Module 8 - Technology in Early Childhood Education
    The module provides deeper insights about the pros and cons of using technology to support learning in young children.
paper 5 - HEALTH, HYGIENE, SAFETY AND NUTRITION
  • Module 1 - Child Health, Hygiene & Nutrition and its importance
    This module helps understand the importance of good health, proper hygiene, and rich nutrition in child development. It provides guidance about inculcating healthy habits and a growth mindset in young children.
  • Module 2 - Elementary Principles of Nutrition.
    The module covers the basics of child nutrition. It grants comprehensive details about essential nutrients, balanced diet, and healthy eating habits in child development.
  • Module 3 - Health Programme and Hygiene in the School
    This module emphasises the importance of implementing effective health programs and good hygiene practices in school for maintaining a healthy, safe learning environment for young children.
paper 6 - PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
  • Module 1 - Concept of Administration
    The module explains the core principles of school administration and its role in early childhood education. It discusses management structure, procedures, and policies that govern school operations.
  • Module 2 - Materials and Safety
    This module provides information about using appropriate materials for maintaining safety at school for young children. It offers details about material selection and safety guidelines.
paper 7 - ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND SOCIETY
  • Module 1 - Relationships among Parents, School and Society
    The module discusses the importance of forging a strong network of communication and collaboration among parents, teachers, school, and society, working towards the common goal of shaping a good future for their children.