CAPACITY BUILDING FOR STUDENTS
THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAM ON ECCE
Department of Human Development
S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Juhu campus,
Santacruz (W), Mumbai- 49.
Contact 022-26604793/26608855
www.sndt.ac.in
reeta.sonawat@gmail.com
What is the objective of capacity
building
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To create professionals in the field of ECE
To share vision of the department
Co create and empower students
To see how they are doing and if they need more
guidance, support, just feedback on ideas
Holding each other accountable
In short, Capacity building is like a team all pulling in
one direction
Programme Offered At Dept. Of Human
Development
Pre-service training
In-service training
Courses offered by the department
Offered to teachers of
M.Sc. in Human
Development
Private schools
M.Sc. in Early
Childhood
education
Government
organizations
like ICDS
P.G. Diploma in
Early Childhood
Education
NGOs
Course Details
M. Sc. Human Development
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Duration:
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2 years i.e. 4 semesters. 96
credits
Eligibility:
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M. Sc. Early Childhood
Education
B.Sc. In Human Development
B.Sc. In Developmental
Counselling
B.Sc. In Early Childhood
B.A. In Psychology
Duration:
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2 years i.e. 4 semesters. 96
credits
Eligibility:
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Graduation in any field
P.G. Diploma Early
Childhood Education
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Duration:
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1 years i.e. 2 semesters
Subjects
Research
Methods and
Statistics
Theories of
Behaviour and
Development
Advanced Early
Childhood
Education
Curriculum
Planning
Children with
Special Needs
Guidance and
Counselling
Preschool
Organization,
Administration &
Management
Human Resource
Management
Entrepreneurshi
p in Early
Childhood
Education
Child and
Family Welfare
Product
Development
Instructional
Design
Maternal and
Child
Nutrition
Seminar
Book review
Current topic
Research article
Film critic
Presentation
of
Dissertation
Beyond the Classroom Training
Home visits of
preschool children
Organizing parent
education workshops
and seminars
Bringing out newsletter
for preschool
Authoring brochures/
pamphlets to generate
awareness on
parenting issues
Organizing an
exhibition on a topic of
current interest
Conceptualizing in
detail an
entrepreneurial project
in the field of ECE
Supervised Fieldwork
SNDT Laboratory
Nursery School
Day care centres
Private preschools
Government initiatives
like ICDS i.e. Balwadis
and Anganwadis
Primary Schools
NGOs like Pratham
In-service teacher training
The Department offers teachers of private schools many opportunities
to further their knowledge and skills in the area of ECE by
Organizing
workshops and
seminars on various
interesting and
relevant topics
Exhibition
Puppet show
The AWW training program
Designed by the Department - includes both theoretical and practical components:
The schedule of the 5-day AWW training program.
Knowledge of domains of development
Issues like Childhood Nutrition, Behavioral Problems,
Creativity, etc.
Making teaching aids, worksheets, creative activities
for children, etc.
The faculty for this training program comprises the
staff of the Department as well as experts from
outside who are invited especially for the same.
Salient features of the AWW training
program
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Introduction to ECE, Why ECE, Quality of the teachers, Physical
and motor development
Activities on physical and motor development and creativity
Socio emotional development
Behavior problems and parental involvement
Teaching aids
Language and cognitive development
Activities on reading, writing, and math readiness
Assessment and supervision, nutrition and health
Day planning, implementing, class room environment, various
seating arrangements
Publication work
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Following Books published from the department:
Language Development
for Preschool children
Creativity for Preschool
children
Music and Movement for
Preschool children
Science for Preschool
children
Understanding Children’s
Rights: A Manual for
Child Caseworkers
Young Children Right to
Learning, Participation &
Development
Publication work
Instilling Emotional
Intelligence among
Children
Viewing Child
Development with
Perspective of Child
Rights
Multiple Intelligences:
A Module for
Teachers
Reading readiness
Mathematics
readiness for
Preschoolers
Creative activities for
Young Children
Nature Education
Develop integrated
curriculum
Multiple Intelligences
for Young Children
CDs developed
Seasons
Birds
Community
helpers
Transport
Vegetables
Festivals
fruits
Teaching aids developed
Flashcards
Mazes
Puzzles
Games
Stories
Animation movies
Research Topics
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Teacher Excellence: Study of Best Practices of Exemplary
Teachers in Primary School.
Teacher’s Effectiveness in Primary Schools: Documenting the Best
Practices.
Science Education for Preschool Children: Effectiveness of
Teacher Training.
Language Enrichment for Pre-Schoolers: Field Testing of a
Module for Teacher Trainee.
Development of a Module for Enhancing Teachers’ Creative
Skills.
Development of a Module for Enhancing Music and Movement
Skills in Preschool Teachers.
Research Topics
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Implementation of 3R’s in Preschool and its Effect on Children).
Preschool Teacher’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding
Multiple Intelligences.
Best Teaching Practices as Perceived by Preschool Teacher.
Child Rights Advocacy: Development of a Module for Preschool
Teachers and Parents.
Perceptions and Practices of Primary School Teachers regarding
the Concept of Multiple Intelligences.
Teaching Strategies adopted by Preschool Teachers for
Developing Love for Nature in Preschoolers.
Thank you