B.Voc Early Childhood Care Education

Early years are considered to be foundational years of child and needs special attention. Early Childhood Care and Education refers to care, growth, development and education of child in primitive ages typically between age 6 to 8 years. The course involves more education about health, nutrition, cognitive development, nutrition and social-emotional development of kids. Policy 2020 underlines on ECCE, thereby targeting availability of pre-school education for all.

Curriculum / Syllabus of ECCE

Below are modules involved in ECCE courses in India based on the level:

• Foundations of ECCE: History, Philosophy, scope, importance of early childhood education.
• Pedagogical Tactics: Play-based learning, art, storytelling, Montessori, inquiry-based, art, unified curriculum.
• Child Growth & Development: it involves acquaintance with the different stages of development such as physical, cognitive, socio-emotional along with behaviour.
• Curriculum Planning for Preschool: Knowledge to design age-appropriate activities, planning of lessons for initial years from 3 years to 8 years.
• Language, Literacy & Numeracy: It involves education about pre-literacy, phonics, logical thinking, early numeracy, logical thinking.
• Health, Nutrition & Well-being: education about health issues, hygiene, nutrition, monitoring of development, early stimulation etc.
• Play, Creativity, Materials: Role of play, creating learning materials, using culturally-relevant resources.
• Professional Development for Educators: Teacher training, building of capacity, reflective practice etc.
• Policies & Systems: National and international policies regarding ECCE, rights-based approaches, government programs etc.
• Practicum / Internship: A few diploma programs include administered teaching in preschools or anganwadis.
• Management of ECCE Centres: how to run pre-schools or daycare centres, parent/community engagement.

Career Prospects of ECCE

• Pre-school / Nursery Teacher: Individual can become teacher of private schools, play schools, nursery schools etc.
• Anganwadi Worker / Educator: Candidate with the certificate/diploma, can work in ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) centers.
• Daycare / Childcare Center Staff: Individual with certificate in ECCE, can become early childhood educators in daycare centers.
• Curriculum Developer: Qualified candidate can curate curriculum and plan learning materials for 3–6 years aged students.
• ECCE Center Administrator: One can operate ECCE centers.
• Early Education Policy / Advocacy: Those with MA degree can work in NGOs or other organizations engaged in child education, research, policy etc.
• Teacher Trainer: One can become authorized trainer of ECCE teachers.

Documents required at the time of Counseling or Admission for ECCE Course.

• 10th ,12th Mark Sheet and Certificate.
• Residence Proof like Voter Id Card , Adhar Card or Rashan Card Copy or any other.
• 5 Colored Photographs.
• Properly Filled Admission Form with your photograph.

Duration of this Course :

3 years