Program Planning and Practices — DU B.A. (Prog) Human Development and Family Environment as Major Previous Year Question Papers

DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE B.A (Prog.) with Human Development and Family Empowerment (HDFE) B.A (Prog.) with Human Development and Family Empowerment (HDFE) as Major DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE - DSC-7-HDFE: ECCE- PROGRAM PLANNING AND PRACTICES CREDIT DISTRIBUTION, ELIGIBILITY AND PRE-REQUISITE OF THE COURSE Credit distribution of the course Prerequisite of Course Title & Credits Eligibility the course Code Practical/ Criteria Lecture Tutorial ECCE- Program Planning and Class XII NIL Learning Objectives: 1. To understand various aspects of planning and evaluation of ECCE centers. 2. To understand views of various philosophers in the area of ECCE 3. To develop skills and methods required for planning. Learning Outcomes: After completion of the course, the students will be able to: 1. Develop skills and methods required for planning. 2. Understand the importance of planning in an ECCE program 3. Develop an effective curriculum based on the principles of program planning (Credits 2, Hours 30) UNIT I: Understanding the need and importance of program planning (12 hours) Unit Description: This unit provides a basic understanding about the aspects of planning in ECCE. Program planning in ECCE: Definition and Principles Important considerations while planning programs for preschoolers (long term and short term goals) UNIT II: Contribution of Indian and Western Philosophers in the field of ECCE (8 hours) Unit Description: This units focuses on the contribution by various philosophers in the field of Early childhood Care and Education Mahatma Gandhi (Any two) Western Philosophers: F. Froebel, M. Montessori UNIT III: Components of a successful ECCE program. (10 hours) Unit Description: This unit focuses on various important components of ECCE program. Planning space and equipment in an ECCE centre Roles and qualities of an ECCE worker Importance of community involvement. (Credits 2; Hours 60) 1. Visit to an ECCE program/centre 2. Interview with an ECCE worker 3. Designing one-week Teaching Plan for an ECCE centre. ESSENTIAL READINGS: Aggarwal, J.C. and Gupta, S. (2007). Early childhood care and education (First Ed.). New Delhi: Shipra Publications. Gupta, M. S. (2009). Early childhood care and education. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. Mohanty, J., &Mohanty, B. (1994). Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications. Swaminathan, M. and Daniel, P. (2000). Activity-based developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children. Chennai: Indian Association for Pre-school Education. SUGGESTED READINGS: Kaul, V. and Bhatnagar, R. (2009). Early childhood education: A trainers' handbook. New Delhi: NCERT. Kulshreshtha, A. (2017). Early Childhood Care and Education. Kanishka Publisher, distributors. Roopnarine, J. L., & Johnson, J. E. (2012). Approaches to Early Childhood Education (5th ed.). Swaminathan, M. (1998). The first five years: A critical perspective on early childhood care and education in India. New Delhi: Sage