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The 3EP is open to all adults who are passionate and committed to working with young children aged 2 to 6 years old.
It is a six months course. We have just started the July semester on 12th July 2010. This semester will end in December 2010.
The next intake will be in January 2011.
Classes start at 9am and end at 1pm every weekday during the semester.
The course comprises of theory sessions along with real time observation and teaching practice. Preparation of project files, lesson plans, research work and assignments will be an on-going part of the course. Evaluations will also be on-going throughout the course. Internal assessment of assignments, aids, lesson plans and teaching practice will be part of the continuous and final evaluation.
This comprises of modules which focus on the theoretical aspects of the programme. The hands-on approach will be adopted with several opportunities for trainees to experience the very activities and methods they would later impart. Strategies and application form a core part of the lessons.
The subject areas covered include:
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Child Development and Educational Psychology |
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A sound knowledge of the developmental milestones, needs and tasks for each age and stage of the little child is imperative for early childhood educators. This module equips the trainee with an understanding of the abilities of the child and efficient strategies that can be used to enhance and develop them. Topics include learning, perception, multiple intelligences, and learning styles, along with an understanding of developmental psychology and relevant theories.
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Foundations of Education: Educational Thought |
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This module allows you to gain exposure to contemporary Educational Thought: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Individual Differences, Kolb’s Experiential Learning, Reggio Emilia Approach and Montessori. As an educator, It is important for an educator to understand various learning styles and approaches so that you can help a child develop his or her maximum potential through the best medium.
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Curriculum and Subject Development |
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What is a curriculum? What should be included in the Early Childhood curriculum? Which subjects should these young learners be taught; why should they be taught and how? These are some of the questions that this module answers. Several lessons are conducted by visiting faculty who are experts in their fields. Lesson planning is an integral part of this module as are demo lessons and presentations conducted by the faculty and trainees themselves.
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Classroom Management |
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A practical and hands on module that brings to life all the aspects of classroom management from classroom décor and lay out, to creating exciting display boards, to what makes a great teacher, and finally to managing each child’s unique social and psychological situations such as conflict, discipline, and the shy child, just to name a few.
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Personal and Professional Development |
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To be really effective and supportive of little children, the change has to happen within you. The teacher’s genuine love and concern for the growth and welfare of the little ones in her care, as well as her ability to function as a part of a team and a true professional are talents that need to be honed. Units include Time Management, counselling skills, leadership skills, communication, active listening.
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Special Modules include:
- Sensitivity to Special Needs: learning disorders, integration in the inclusive classroom, EWS*, giftedness, bereavement, single parent families and other such similar situations. The objective is to help the trainees be alert to children with these needs, and to equip them with strategies to support these little ones.
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Circle Time |
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Healthy Eating |
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Using IT in the ECE Classroom |
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Global Perspectives in Education |
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Event Planning: Sports Days and other such special days |
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* Economically Weaker Section ( Right to Education)
Observation
Observation of children in formal and play sessions begins early in the programme; within the second month. Planned in a phased manner, the trainees are encouraged to observe children, and later their teachers; their observations are shared, guidance is offered.
The Observation module ensures exposure to The Shri Ram School early learning classrooms as well as those of other leading schools in Delhi and Gurgaon. Trainees also visit preschools, and balwadis.
Internship
This forms an integral part of the training as it allows each trainee to put all his/her learning into practice. Trainees will be offered a chance to conduct planned lessons with relevant teaching aids in reputable institutes such as The Shri Ram Schools and other prestigious pre-schools in Gurgaon. The objective of this module is to allow trainees to learn to plan, execute and reflect on their lessons.
Project and Research Work
As part of the coursework, trainees will be required to submit a project at the end of the course. This is to encourage trainees to utilize new skills (i.e. art techniques) learnt, as well as to hone existing skills. Efficient use of these skills will allow lessons to be conducted more efficiently.
For this module, trainees will be required to brainstorm on creative yet practical ways of teaching specific topics, and research and comment on changing trends that impact learning and behaviour.
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