Year 1: Foundations & Core Methodologies

Theory Papers

• Child Development & Growth: Physical, motor, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development in early childhood.
• Principles & History of Early Childhood Education (ECE): Philosophies of Maria Montessori, Friedrich Froebel, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky; modern play-way concepts.
• Child Health, Hygiene & Nutrition: Balanced diet for preschoolers, infectious disease awareness, basic first aid, and child safety protocols.
• Pre-School Organization & Administration: Setting up a nursery classroom, record-keeping, parent-teacher communication, and daily scheduling.

Practical & Skill Development

• Teaching Aids Preparation: Flashcards, charts, flannel boards, sensorial learning trays, and recycled material crafts.
• Creative Arts & Craft: Origami, clay modeling, collage work, finger painting, and fine-motor activities.
• Rhymes, Action Songs & Storytelling: Voice modulation, puppetry, dramatization, and movement-based activities.
• Basic ICT Skills: Computer fundamentals, audio-visual aids, and digital presentation tools for the classroom.

Year 2: Advanced Pedagogy, Subject Teaching & Practicum

Theory Papers

• Advanced Educational Psychology & Guidance: Learning behaviors, early identification of learning difficulties, behavioral management, and positive discipline.
• Sociology & Inclusive Education: Family dynamics, socialization processes, and accommodating diverse learning needs.
• Methods of Teaching Language & Literacy (Hindi / English / Regional): Phonics, pre-reading, vocabulary building, and pre-writing skill development.
• Methods of Teaching Early Mathematics & EVS: Number concepts, spatial awareness, shapes, nature study, and scientific exploration.
• Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning: Constructing thematic weekly/monthly plans, activity-based unit plans, and formative assessment tools.

Practical & Professional Training

• Microteaching & Simulated Classes: Peer-teaching demonstrations and structured feedback sessions.
• Lesson Plan Portfolio: Submission of comprehensive plan books across language, math, and environmental studies.
• School Internship / Practice Teaching: 4 to 8 weeks of supervised on-ground teaching in an affiliated nursery or preschool.
• Viva Voce & Final Practical Exam: Demonstration lesson evaluation and external viva.