Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Meaning
	Early Childhood Period
	Characteristics of early childhood period
	Significance of early childhood period
	References
Topic 2	Meaning
	Principles of motor development
	Importance of developing motor skills during early childhood stage
	Gross motor skills
	Fine motor skills
	Factors influencing motor development
	References
Topic 3	Process of language acquisition
	Acquisition of language during early childhood period- Vocabulary
	2 to 3 years
	4 -6 years
	Bilingualism
	References
Topic 4	Categories of language skills
	Listening
	Speaking
	Reading Readiness
	Writing Readiness
	Factors for language development
	References
Topic 5	Cognitive development - Meaning
	Stages of cognitive development
	Concrete Operational Stage
	The objectives of cognitive development in ECE
	Types of cognitive skills required
	Development of basic concepts
	Experiences from concrete to abstract
	References
Topic 6	Factors for cognitive development
	Biogenic Factors
	Environmental Factors
	References
Topic 7	Socio-emotional development- Meaning
	Importance
	Prosocial behaviours
	Socialization: Process
	Implications for teachers
	Objectives of ECE programme
	Major objective
	Specific objectives
	References
Topic 8	Development of socio emotional skills
	Socio emotional behaviour during early childhood period
	Major Areas for development of socio –emotional skills
	In Relation to Self
	In Relation to other Children
	In Relation to Adults
	In Relation to the Environment
	The role of ECE teacher in promoting social skills
	References
Topic 9	Concept of Gender
	Gender identity
	Gender stereotypes
	Biological theories
	Social Learning Theories
	Direct learning
	Observation
	Cognitive Theories
	Kohlberg views on Gender development
	Gender Schema theory
	References
Topic 10	Concept of Early Childhood Education
	Concept of Early Childhood Care and Education
	Need for ECE
	References
Topic 11	Status of ECE - Pre indepence period
	Status of ECE during Post independence Period
	Development during 1966-1969
	Expansions
	References
Topic 12	Early Childhood Education Center
	Need for ECE centers
	Objectives of Early Childhood Education center
	ECE center Basic requirements
	References
Topic 13	Introduction
	Commonius
	Rousseau
	Pestalozzi
	Froebel
	References
Topic 14	John Dewey
	Maria Montessori
	Biographical note
	Basic Ideas in Her Educational Philosophy
	The concept of Children’s House
	The Role of Teacher
	Her Contributions
	Susan Issacs
	Mc Millan Sisters
	Waldorf Education
	References
Topic 15	Mahatma Gandhi
	RabindranathTagore
	Sri Aurobindo
	Aurobindo’s philosophy
	Educational ideas and their implications
	References
Topic 16	Jiddu Krishnamurthy
	Tarabai Modak
	Zakeer Hussain
	References
Topic 17	Types of curriculum
	Long term planning
	Short term planning
	Steps in Curriculum Planning
	References
Topic 18	Introduction
	Factors
	Child related
	Parent related
	Center/ School related
	Society/ community related
	Characteristics of curriculum planning
	References
Topic 19	Origin of the Term Play-Way
	Selection of Play-Way Activities
	Various types of Play-Way Activities
	Principles of Play-Way
	Advantages of Play-Way
	Application of Play-Way Attitudes in progressive methods
	References
Topic 20	Introduction
	Nature of Play
	Purpose and functions of play
	Play activities in the ECE center
	Types of play activities
	Purposes of different types of play activities
	References
Topic 21	Outdoor play activities
	Role of the teacher
	Water play
	Functions
	Suggested activities
	Preparation
	Sand play
	Functions
	Preparation
	Suggested equipment
	References
Topic 22	Out door Play activities
	Gardening activities
	Suggested equipment
	Environmental study or Nature study
	Field trips
	Games
	References
Topic 23	Block Play
	Values or functions
	Procedure
	Dramatic play
	Preparation
	Equipment
	Story telling
	Songs, Music and Simple Dances
	Equipment
	Chart reading
	Setting up a safe environment
	References
Topic 24	Creativity-definition, importance, stages
	Importance of creativity
	Creative activities Types
	Easel painting
	Finger painting
	Collage work
	Dough and Clay modeling
	Dancing and creative Movements
	Music
	Ways of fostering creativity
	References
Topic 25	Introduction
	Language
	Concept Formation
	Thinking
	Language activities
	Cognitive activities
	References
Topic 26	Introduction
	Values/ Uses of Records
	Types of records- maintenance
	Techniques of collecting information
	Reports
	References
Topic 27	Introduction
	characteristics
	Role of Teacher
	In Organizing Activities
	In selection of equipment
	References
Topic 28	The role of a beginning teacher
	Role of a student Teacher
	Student teacher behavior
	Interacting with children
	Relating to other Adultn
	References
Topic 29	Introduction
	The nursery schools
	Kindergarten school
	Schools for disadvantaged children
	Balwadi
	Anganwadi
	Creches
	Montessori
	Open schools
	References
Topic 30	Development of Skills
	Types of Skills needed in EHC Period
	Social-Help Skills
	Play Skills
	Work Skills
	Essentials for Learning Skills
	Methods of Learning Skills
	References
Topic 31	Introduction
	Importance of Parent Involvement
	Need for parental participation
	Levels
	Methods
	Individual methods
	Group methods
	Mass contacts
	Other method is Omnibus programs
	Community institutions and Parent involvement in child care
	References
Topic 32	Four-Fold Divisions of Practical Activities during ECE
	Activities for Healthful Living
	Activities for Physical Development
	Activities for Emotional and Social Development
	Organizing Activities in this Field
	Behaviour Outcomes of Practical Activities for Emotional and Social Development
	References