Advance Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) – (1year)

Early Learning Essentials to ECCE

  • Meaning, aims & importance of ECCE
  • History & need of early childhood education
  • Role of preschool teacher
  • National Education Policy (ECCE focus)

Child Growth & Development

  • Growth & development principles
  • Developmental domains (0–6 yrs)
  • Physical development
  • Cognitive development
  • Language development
  • Social & Emotional development
  • Milestones development
  • Practical

    • Observation of children
    • Developmental milestone chart preparation
    • Case study writing

Health, Nutrition & Safety ECCE

  • Balanced diet for preschoolers
  • Common childhood illnesses
  • Hygiene practices
  • First aid basics
  • Safety in school environment
  • Practical

    • Preparing nutrition chart
    • Demonstration of hand washing
    • First aid demonstration
    • Safety checklist preparation
    • Curriculum & Classroom Practices

ECCE Curriculum Planning And Inclusive Education

  • Principles of preschool curriculum
  • Play-way method
  • Montessori approach
  • Activity-based learning
  • Lesson planning
  • Introduction to special needs
  • Early identification
  • Inclusive classroom strategies
  • Referral system
  • Practical

    • Weekly lesson plan preparation
    • Teaching aids preparation (TLM)
    • Micro teaching
    • Observation in inclusive setting
    • Adapted lesson plan
    • IEP basic format

Learning Areas in Preschool & Classroom Management ECCE

  • Pre-literacy skills
  • Pre-numeracy skills
  • Art & craft
  • Music & movement
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Classroom arrangement
  • Positive discipline
  • Behaviour management
  • Record keeping
  • Parent communication
  • Practical

    • Conduct storytelling session
    • Rhymes demonstration
    • Prepare worksheet
    • Art & craft activity

Assessment & Documentation (5 Theory + 5 Practical

  • Observation methods
  • Checklist & anecdotal records
  • Portfolio assessment
  • School readiness assessment
  • Practical

    • Prepare assessment checklist
    • Child portfolio sample
    • Progress report writing

Allied Paper Communicative Language

  • Speak & Connect – Communication Skills for Early Educators
  • Little Voices, Big Expressions - Language Development in Early Years
  • Smart Talk Strategies - Engaging Preschool Communication
  • Beyond Words - Creative & Visual Communication Tools

Practical Record Should Include:

  • 5 Lesson Plans
  • 3 Teaching Aids
  • 2 Case Studies
  • 1 Nutrition Chart
  • 1 Assessment Checklist
  • Internship Report.

Subjects

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), emphasizing its global importance and the professional role of preschool educators. It aligns with modern early learning standards and policy frameworks. Students gain clarity on building strong early learning environments.

This module explores holistic child development from birth to six years, covering physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains. It integrates child psychology concepts with practical observation techniques. Learners develop skills to monitor milestones and support developmental needs effectively.

Focused on child well-being, this module covers balanced nutrition, hygiene practices, common childhood illnesses, and preschool safety standards. Basic first aid and emergency preparedness are included. It prepares educators to create safe, healthy learning environments.

This module highlights modern preschool curriculum design, including play-based, Montessori, and activity-based approaches. It introduces inclusive education strategies, early identification of special needs, and basic IEP planning. Practical lesson planning and teaching material preparation are emphasized.

This module develops expertise in pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, creative arts, storytelling, music, and structured classroom management. It promotes positive discipline and effective parent communication strategies. Students learn to design engaging and organized preschool environments.

This module trains educators in professional child assessment methods, documentation techniques, and school readiness evaluation. It covers portfolio development, progress reports, and observation records. The focus is on tracking and supporting every child’s learning journey.

Our Communicative Language paper helps future early childhood educators develop confident, child-friendly communication skills for preschool classrooms.

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