EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION

CLASS - XI / Subject Code - 842
Early Childhood Care and Education skill course is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

In this course, the Followings are the main objectives of this course. Respect children and their rights in diverse capabilities, and social and cultural contexts. Apply safe working practices. Comply with environmental regulations. Assist in exigencies and carry out elementary first-aid during emergencies.
After completing Class XI & XII the student will be able to Describe the needs, growth & development of children between birth to six years in terms of physical, motor, language, social, emotional, and cognitive development. To understand the theories and educational thought of key pioneers and thinkers in the area of child development and Early Childhood Care and Education.
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It mainly consists of the Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills.

Course Units

Chapter 1: Understanding the context of the child – gender, social class, caste, religion, family structure, location
Chapter 2: Relevance of ECCE – critical periods and factors affecting the development
Chapter 3: Rights of children’s survival, development, protection, and participation
Chapter 1: Needs of the child
Chapter 2: Sensory, physical, And motor development milestones
Chapter 3: Cognitive development
Chapter 4: Language development
Chapter 5: Socio-emotional development
Chapter 1: Ensuring optimal health and growth by measuring head circumference heigh, weight MUAC, Use of growth chart, malnutrition
Chapter 2: Common childhood illnesses, Prevention and Management (Immunization schedule)
Chapter 3: Nutrition importance of BF, Complementary feeding, Food of groups, and balanced meal planning, Safe handling of food
Chapter 4: First Aid and handling emergencies, simply injury, sprain, burns
Chapter 5: Hygienic care practices especially when handling children in group situations
Chapter 1:Importance of play in the development
Chapter 2:Care and practices for birth to six months
Chapter 3:Care and activities for seven months to one year
Chapter 4:Care and activities for one year to three years
Chapter 1: Environment for Health and Safety
Chapter 2: Environment for Stimulation and Learning