Course Syllabus
Core Subjects and Units
A standard ECCE diploma or certificate syllabus generally includes these core areas:
- Introduction to ECCE: Meaning, objectives, and importance of early years, children's rights, and contextual factors like family and social background.
- Child Development and Psychology: Physical, motor, cognitive, language, and socio-emotional milestones from birth through early childhood.
- Health, Nutrition, and Safety: Balanced meal planning, recognizing malnutrition, immunization schedules, hygiene practices, and basic first aid.
- Curriculum and Play-Based Pedagogy: Designing daily and weekly routines, the role of play, storytelling, music, art, and creating safe indoor and outdoor learning environments.Observation and Assessment: Methods to track a child's progress across developmental domains without placing academic stress on preschoolers.
- Inclusive Education: Supporting children with diverse learning needs and involving parents and the community.