Syllabi For Diploma in Pre-School Education Of Punjab University, Chandigarh

1ST SEMESTER
Paper I: PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION IN EMERGING INDIA
Marks : 100
Theory : 70
External : 55
Internal : 15
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER:
The question paper will consist of five units: I, II, III, IV and V. Units I, II, III and IV
will have two questions from the respective units of the syllabus and will carry 11 marks
each. Unit V will consist of eight short answer type questions covering the entire
syllabus uniformly and students shall attempt any six and carry 11 marks in all. Each
short question will carry 2 marks except question (i) which will carry one mark.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE
The students will be required to attempt one question each from units I, II, III and
IV. The students are required to attempt 6 short questions in Unit V which will be
compulsory. The question paper should preferably carry internal division of marks for all
the sub-questions of one main question.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
The objectives of the paper are:
After the completion of the course, the student shall be :
1. Aware of the Concept, Nature and Significance of Preschool Education
2. Acquainted with Historical Perspectives of Preschool Education as given by
eminent educationist.
3. Understand the major contributions of various institutions in the development
of Preschool Education.
4. Aware of major schemes in Preschool Education.
5. Oriented towards National Policy on Education and its recommendations.
THEORY:
Unit - I
Introduction to Preschool Education
• Concept & Types of Education (formal, informal and non-formal)
• Nature, Significance and Objectives of Pre-School Education.
• Linkage of Pre-School Education with Primary Education.
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Unit - II
Historical Perspectives of Pre-School Education
• Contribution of eminent educationist in pre-school Education:
• Friedrich Plato Froebel
• Maria Montessori
• John Dewey
• Mahatma Gandhi
• Rabindranath Tagore
• Rousseau
Unit - III
Major Contribution of different Institutions in the development of Pre-
School Education
• Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
• Indian Council of Child Welfare (ICC W)
• National Council of Education Research And Training (NCERT)
• Indian Association of Pre-school Education (IAPE)
• United Nations Education Fund (UNICEF)
Unit - IV
Major Programs/ Schemes in Pre-School Education

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

Balwadi*

S.O.S Village

Creches
National Policy on Education (1986) and its recommendations for
Preschool Education
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES 30 marks
Visit to the following and preparation of report on any one:
a) Montessori School
b) Anganwadi
c) Creche
d) SOS Village
e) Bal Bhavan
The break up of 30 marks allotted to practical is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-voice 15 marks
ii) Written Questions Based on the Project 10 marks
iii) Project Practical Report 05 marks
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Books Recommended
1. Khurshid, U.L. Islam & : Early Childhood Care and Education,
Rao, V.K. A.P.H. Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
2. Aggarwal, J.C. & Gupta S. : Early Childhood Care and Education,
A.P.H. Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Mishra R.C. : Early Childhood Care and Education,
A.P.H. Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Mohanty, B. & Mohanty, J. : Early Childcare and Education,
Deep & Deep Publishers, Ambala Cantt,
2003.
5. Swaminathan, Mina : The first five years: A Critical Prospective
on Early Childhood Care and Education in
India, Deep & Deep Publishers,
Ambala Cantt, 1998.
6. Upadhyay, G.C. eds. : Pre-School Education in India: A Way
Forward, D.E.E. Publishers,
New Delhi, 2004
7. Prasad , Janardan & Kumar, : Child Education and Social Development:
Vijay eds. Associated Publishers, Ambala Cantt.,
1996.
8. Kaul, V. : Early Childhood Education Programme:
NCERT Publishers, New Delhi, 1991.
9. Bhagirathi, Sahu : Pre-School Education & Integrated Pre-
School Curriculum: Vedamse Books
Publishers, New Delhi 2008.
10. Nasra , Shabnam : Pre-School Education and Under Privileged
Children, New Delhi: Sarup & Sons
Publishers, 2003.
11. Reddy, B. : Pre-School Education: Principles and
Practices: Eastern Book,
Corporation Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
12. Singh, Bhoodev : Pre-School Education : Principles and
Practices, : Eastern Book
Corporation Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
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Paper II: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Marks : 100
Theory : 70
External : 55
Internal : 15
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER:
The question paper will consist of five units: I, II, III, IV and V. Units I, II, III and IV
will have two questions from the respective units of the syllabus and will carry 11 marks
each. Unit V will consist of eight short answer type questions covering the entire
syllabus uniformly and students shall attempt any six and carry 11 marks in all. Each
short question will carry 2 marks except question (i) which will carry one mark.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE:
The students will be required to attempt one question each from units I, II, III and
IV. The students are required to attempt 6 short questions in Unit V which will be
compulsory. The question paper should preferably carry internal division of marks for all
the sub-questions of one main question.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
After the completion of the course, the student shall be :
1. Aware of
a) Concept of Child Development
b) Importance of Child Development for Preschool teachers.
c) Scope of Child Development
2. Able to analyse the Concept, Principles, Factors effecting growth and
development.
3. Aware of milestones and development aspects of preschool children.
4. Sensitize to the special needs of the children
5. Acquainted with the different approaches needed to understand learner
behaviour at preschool stage.
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THEORY:
Unit – I
Development Need of Preschool Children
• Child Development: its concept, scope & significance
• Importance of study of child development for preschool teachers
• Milestones of Development
• Development aspects: Physical, Motor, language, social, emotional & cognitive
Unit – II
Growth and Development
• Concept of Growth and Development
• Concept of development an overview
• Principles of Development
• Factors effecting Development: Genetic and Environmental
Unit – 1II
Understanding Children with Special Needs
• Identifying children with special needs. Visual Impairment, Speech & Hearing
Impairment, Orthopedics, Learning disability.
• Understanding the individual needs
• Integrating in the normal stream.
Unit – IV
Approaches to Understand Learner's Behavior at Preschool Stage
• Observation
• Interview
• Anecdotal records
• Case Study
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES 30 marks
1. Observing, recording and reporting about some behavioral aspects of the
learner through checklist.
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The break up of 30 marks allotted to practical is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-Voice 15 marks
ii) Written Questions Based on the Project 10 marks
iii) Project Practical Report 05 marks
Books Recommended
1. Singh, Dolly : Child Development: Issue, Policies and
Programs, Vedams Books Pvt. Ltd.
Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Shyam, Sunder & Shrimali. : Child Development: Rawat Publications,
New Delhi, 2008.
3. Mishra, R.C. : Encyclopedia of Education: Early
Childhood Care and Education: APH
Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.
4. Span, Green., Stanley, : Children with Special Needs:
Wieder., Serena, Siman. & Encouraging Intellectual
Robin and Emotional Growth: Stanley Green
Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.
5. Hurlock, B. Elizabeth : Child Development. Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishers, New Delhi, 1997.
6. Mussen, Conger. & Kagan : Child Development and Personality. :
Mcgraw Hill Publishers, New York (1979).
7. Hurlock C.D. : Child Development: Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishers, New Delhi,1985.
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Paper III: PROGRAMME PLANNING FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
Marks : 100
Theory : 70
External : 55
Internal : 15
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER:
The question paper will consist of five units: I, II, III, IV and V. Units I, II, III and IV
will have two questions from the respective units of the syllabus and will carry 11 marks
each. Unit V will consist of eight short answer type questions covering the entire
syllabus uniformly and students shall attempt any six and carry 11 marks in all. Each
short question will carry 2 marks except question (i) which will carry one mark.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE
The students will be required to attempt one question each from units I, II, III and
IV. The students are required to attempt 6 short questions in Unit V which will be
compulsory. The question paper should preferably carry internal division of marks for all
the sub-questions of one main question.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
The objectives of the paper are:
1. To make the students aware of :
a) the concept of curriculum development
b) scope and significance of child development
2. Enable the students to analyze the various components involved in pre-school
curriculum
3. Acquaint them with the principles of program planning
4. Orient them for the planning and evaluation of the program meant for
preschool education.
Unit -I
Curriculum Development
• Meaning, Scope & Significance of Curriculum Development
• Components of Preschool Curriculum: Motor Development, Language
development (Listening, Speaking. Readiness for reading & writing),
Cognitive Development, Pre number and number concept, Aesthetic Sense and
Creative Expression, Practical Life Activities, National objectives and festivals
(National Anthem. Flag, bird, and celebration of religious festivals for national
integration etc.)
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Unit -II
Principles of Program Planning
• Concept and Need for program planning
• Basis considerations while planning – needs and developmental level of the
children.
• Principles of Program Planning with Respect to Different Activities: Outdoor
and indoor activities, Free play and guided activities, Individual and group
activities, Quiet and vigorous activities, Outing/Excursion/Field trips/ Nature
Walk etc, Utilization of environmental recourses /facilities in the school,
Method and materials of preschool education, Play way method and related
material, Project method and related material,
• Planning: Long term and short, Annual and term wise, Monthly/Weekly and
daily planning with in-built flexibility
• Types of program: Full day, Half day, Play group/centers.
Unit -III
Planning and Evaluation of a Program
• Stages of Planning: Planning, Implementation
• verbal Techniques of teaching: Conversation, Narration, Questioning
• Visual techniques of teaching: Display of teacher's and children's work ,
Dramatization, Experimentation
• Evaluation: Program evaluation, Pupil-teacher evaluation, Children's evaluation,
Material evaluation
Unit -IV
Observation, Recording and Reporting
• Observation of children in school activities - free play in different corners, at
meals, with different material, with other children, and with known adults.
• Observation at various focal points - Interaction with parents, interaction with
sibling, play behavior, eating behavior etc.
• Preparation of records of observation
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PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES 30 marks
1. Plan program for 4 years old with activities.
2. Use of Montessori equipment and preparation and utilization of
equipments and materials, with special emphasis on use of indigenous, inexpensive
and waste material.
The break up of 30 marks allotted to practical is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-Voice 15 marks
ii) Written Questions Based on the Project 10 marks
iii) Project Practical Report 05 marks
Books Recommended
1. Cohen, David. B. : Stranger in the Nest: To Parents who can
really shape their Child’s Personality,
Intelligence or Character,
Amazon Publishers, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Craft, D. & Hers, R. : An Activities Handbook for
Teachers of Young Children,
Horighton Mufflin Publishers, Boston, 1975.
3. Span Green, Stanley : Playground Politics: Understanding
the Emotions of the School Age Child,
Stanley Green Span Publishers, Boston, 1994.
4. Swaminathan, M. : Play Activities for Young Children,
UNICEF Publishers, New Delhi, 1991.
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2nd SEMESTER
Paper I: ASPECTS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Marks: 100
Theory: 70
External: 55
Internal: 15
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After the completion of the course, the student shall be :
1. Aware of:
a) the different aspects of physical development
b) factors effecting physical development.
2. Able to analyze the meaning, significance and principles of motor
development.
3. Acquainted with the emotional development and its related problems in
children.
4. Oriented towards meaning, pattern and stages of social development.
5. Sensitize to the concept, pattern and stages of language development.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER:
The question paper will consist of five units: I, II, III, IV and V. Units I, II, III and IV
will have two questions from the respective units of the syllabus and will carry 11 marks
each. Unit V will consist of eight short answer type questions covering the entire
syllabus uniformly and students shall attempt any six and carry 11 marks in all. Each
short question will carry 2 marks except question (i) which will carry one mark.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE:
The students will be required to attempt one question each from units I, II, III and
IV. The students are required to attempt 6 short questions in Unit V which will be
compulsory. The question paper should preferably carry internal division of marks for all
the sub-questions of one main question.
Unit – I
Physical and Motor Development
• Aspects of physical development
• Factors affecting physical Development
• Meaning and significance and principles of motor
development
• Development of motor skills
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Unit -II
Emotional Development
• Patterns of emotional development
• Characteristics of children's emotions
• Common emotions in childhood love, fear, anger, jealousy,
aggression Emotional Maturity
• Factors affecting emotional development
• Some emotional problems of children and their
psychological handling e.g. temper
Unit -III
Social Development
• Meaning and Significance
• Patterns of social development
• Stages of social development
• Factors affecting social development
• Development of positive self-concept
Unit - IV
Language Development
• Stages of language development
• Development of vocabulary and comprehension upto 7
years of age
• Factors in language development
• Development of language skills (Listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills)
• Speech defects in children - problems of reading skills: its
development and problems.
Practical Activities 30 marks
1. Physical and Motor Development
2. Social and Emotional Development
3. Language Development
The break up of 30 marks allotted to practical is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-Voice 15 marks
ii) Written Questions Based on the Project 10 marks
iii) Practical File 05 marks
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Books Recommended
1. Ghosh, S. : You and Your Child: VIIAI
Publishers, New Delhi, 1989.
2. Mussen, P.H. Conger, Kagan, : Child Development and
J.I. & Huston, A.C.C. Personality: Harper & Row Publishers,
New York, 1984.
3. Hurlock, B. Elizabeth. : Child Development: Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishers, New Delhi, 1997.
4. Hurlock C.D. : Child Development: Tata Mcgraw Hill
Publishers, New Delhi, 1985.
5. Garry, E. : On Becoming Preschool Wise: Optimizing
Educational Outcomes what Preschoolers
Need to Learn: Parent Wise
Solutions Publishers, Land March, 1997.
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Paper II: WORKING WITH PARENTS AND COMMUNITY
Marks : 100
Theory : 70
External : 55
Internal : 15
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After the completion of the course, the student shall be :
1. Aware of
a) Need and importance of community
b) Participatory role of the teacher in community and with parents
2. Understand the types, needs problems of community.
1. Oriented towards local community facilities and resources.
2. Sensitize to make contacts with parents and community.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER SETTER:
The question paper will consist of five units: I, II, III, IV and V. Units I, II, III and IV
will have two questions from the respective units of the syllabus and will carry 11 marks
each. Unit V will consist of eight short answer type questions covering the entire
syllabus uniformly and students shall attempt any six and carry 11 marks in all. Each
short question will carry 2 marks except question (i) which will carry one mark.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE:
The students will be required to attempt one question each from units I, II, III and
IV. The students are required to attempt 6 short questions in Unit V which will be
compulsory. The question paper should preferably carry internal division of marks for all
the sub-questions of one main question.
Unit – I
Rationale to study community for the Pre-School teachers.

Need and importance of working with parents and community

Importance of teacher's participation in community program and vice versa.
Unit – II
Developing an understanding of the community and its characteristics
• Types of Community
• Assessment of needs and problems of the community (Geographic area, size of
community malnourishment, caste, religion, information about the groups and
their problems).
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• Assessment of local facilities and resources (Positive strengths of the
community which could be taped, e.g. motivated persons, persons with
leadership qualities).
Unit – III
Community resources
• Resources outside the immediate community.
• Development of mother and children.
Unit – IV
Methods of making contacts with parents and community.
• Objective and Relevance
• Methods of making contacts
• Home Visits
• Orientation Program
• Events/Functions
• Group Meeting
Practical Activities 30 marks
1. Home Visits
2. Organization of programs for parents on Health, Hygiene and Nutrition
The break up of 30 marks allotted to practical is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-Voice 15 marks
ii) Written Questions Based on the Project 10 marks
iii) Project Practical Report 05 marks
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Books Recommended
1. OMEP, Asian Region Seminar Report: Training of Early Childhood Care
and Education Personnel: M.S.
University of Baroda Publishers,
Baroda, 1985.
2. Pareek, U. & Rao, T. : Designing and Managing Human
Resource System, Oxford
& JBH Publishers, Delhi, 1992.
3. Pareek, U. : Organizational Behaviour
Processes.: Rawat
Publishers, Jaipur, 1988.
4. Spodek, B. : Teaching in the Early Years:
Prentice Hall Publishers New Jersey,
1978.
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Paper III Project Work on Preschool Education.
Marks : 100
OBJECTIVES:
After the completion of the project work, the student shall be:
1. Understand the meaning, concept and importance of Preschool Education.
2. Aware of the problems and development of child in real life situations.
The break up of 100 marks allotted to project is as under:
Internal
i) Viva-Voice based on the project 20 marks
ii) Project Report 80 marks
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