Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education
2012 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK (DRAFT)
Ministry Of Women and Child Development Government of India
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework (Draft)
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
CONTENTS
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Contents Introduction Objectives of Early Childhood Education Principles of Early Learning Curriculum Content Principles of Programme Planning Pedagogical Approaches Essential Play and Learning Material Assessment Role of Teacher Role of Parent Supportive Essentials Annexures Important Resources
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Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
Introduction The first six years of life are critical years of human life since the rate of development in these years is more rapid than at any other stage of development. Global brain research also informs us about the significance of early years for brain development. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) makes a positive contribution to children’s long term development and learning by facilitating an enabling and stimulating environment in these foundation stages of lifelong learning. Parents as caregivers are critical in providing a stimulating learning environment to the child and the first two and a half to three years need not be in a formal learning environment. The National Curriculum Framework acknowledges the significance of involvement of parents, family and community. The programme at the early childhood stage helps to ensure opportunities for holistic learning and growth. The ECCE programme needs to be determined by children’s developmental and contextual needs, providing for more need based inputs and an enabling environment. Given this need for an individualised approach, it was believed that a common
Ministry Of Women and Child Development Government of India
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework (Draft)
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
CONTENTS
S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Contents Introduction Objectives of Early Childhood Education Principles of Early Learning Curriculum Content Principles of Programme Planning Pedagogical Approaches Essential Play and Learning Material Assessment Role of Teacher Role of Parent Supportive Essentials Annexures Important Resources
Page. No. 4 5 6 7 11 12 14 16 17 18 18 20-22 23
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Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework
2012
Introduction The first six years of life are critical years of human life since the rate of development in these years is more rapid than at any other stage of development. Global brain research also informs us about the significance of early years for brain development. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) makes a positive contribution to children’s long term development and learning by facilitating an enabling and stimulating environment in these foundation stages of lifelong learning. Parents as caregivers are critical in providing a stimulating learning environment to the child and the first two and a half to three years need not be in a formal learning environment. The National Curriculum Framework acknowledges the significance of involvement of parents, family and community. The programme at the early childhood stage helps to ensure opportunities for holistic learning and growth. The ECCE programme needs to be determined by children’s developmental and contextual needs, providing for more need based inputs and an enabling environment. Given this need for an individualised approach, it was believed that a common