Teaching Methodology

Methodology & Teaching in pre-primary: Meaning, concept and significance of teaching methodology, Importance of play way method, Activity and project method &their uses, : Components of pre-school curriculum and methods of teaching: Physical development – Games and activities for young children, Intellectual development – play activities for small, large group team & pair games, Games & equipments, Language development – development of four language skills, Conversation, narration description, rhymes, riddles, songs, stories, drama, games, puppetry, films, audio tapes and television, Sensory and emotional development-Development of five senses – Seeing, hearing.

 Child Psychology

Meaning & Definition of Child Psychology, Child psychology useful in education, value of child psychology, Stages of Child Development: major stages and aspects of human development, physical development during infancy, Growth & Development and Principal, stages in human development, Heredity & Environment, e importance of environment factor in child development, Instincts & Development, Motor Developments: stages of motor development in infancy, Behavioral Characteristics of infants, Environmental Influences on Mental Development, Play way Methods to Influence Child Development, Mental Health & Education, Personality integration, Character Formation & Education.

Child Care and Health

Child Health, Hygiene & Nutrition and its Importance: Concept and importance of Health, Hygiene & Nutrition. Role of Home, School, Government & NGOs in promoting children’s health, Factors influencing children’s health, hygiene and nutrition, Health Programmes and Hygiene in the School, Failure to thrive- Problems, Approach and Evaluation, Care of Child with fatal illnesses, Developmental disabilities, Chronic Illness, Mental Retardation- Problems, Approach and Evaluation, Diet for later childhood and adolescent, Nutritional Requirements- Water, Energy proteins, carbohydrate, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins.

 Basic of Pre-Primary Education

Basic Principles of the Pre-primary Education Curriculum, Position of Pre-primary Education, Core Value of Pre-primary Education – Child-centeredness, Directions and Strategies for Curriculum Development, Aims of the Guide, Importance of early learning, Understanding and respecting children is an important principle of early childhood education, development possesses specific patterns and characteristics, Social needs affect pre-primary education policies, Appropriate Plan for Learning, Learning and Teaching Strategies and Assessment Appropriate to Children’s Developmental Needs.

 History and Philosophy of Pre-Primary Education

Understand the nature, aims and objectives of Early Childhood Education, characteristics of Pre-school Education, Nature of Early Childhood Care Education, Aims and objectives of Pre-school Education, Significant Reasons for Preschool Education, Pre-primary education from conception to birth, provide a clean, safe, stimulating and sustainable environment in which the children can engage in a diverse range of activities indoors and outdoors, commit to protecting our natural environment by ensuring the health of our trees and vegetation, enable educators to attend ongoing professional development, awaken your child’s spirit and imagination, help him learn how to observe, question, and explore ideas independently.

 Child Health and Nutrition

Ensuring optimal health and growth measuring head circumference height, weight MUAC, use of growth chart, malnutrition, Common childhood illnesses, Prevention and Management (Immunization schedule), Nutrition importance of BF, Complementary feeding: Food of groups and balanced meal planning, Safe handling of food, First Aid and handling Emergencies: simple injury, Sprain, Burns WHO- 2006- growth standards, hygienic care practices specially when handling children in group situations.