Shikshaa, Centre for
Integral Education
Course Contents
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A. ECTE
Theory
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Lesson planning / Mock lessons /Teaching aids
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Need, importance and objectives of Early Childhood Education
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Influence of Western and Indian philosophers
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Needs of children
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Integral needs of children
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Trace the pattern of development; conception – Early Childhood
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Principles of development
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Readiness
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Importance of play
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How children learn
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Language development
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Cognitive Development
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Importance of EVS
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Sensorial learning
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Building facilities
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Human body
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Multiple intelligences
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Physical development and motor development
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Present preschool practices
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Nutrition for children
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Pre Math and Math
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Methods of teaching
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Curriculum planning
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Vital needs
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Emotional, social, moral and spiritual development
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Project method
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Curriculum planning
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Psychic needs
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Science and science experiments
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Special Education
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Common ailments and First aid
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Organized games
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Records / Evaluation
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Personality development
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Role of teacher/PTA
Practicum
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Internship in schools
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Designing and preparation of teaching material
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Designing and preparation of worksheets
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Yoga and meditation classes
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Computer aided learning
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Paint and water, paper techniques, crayoning, 3d art
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Puppetry
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Story telling
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Theatre and drama
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Music and movement
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First aid and nutrition practical
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PTA interaction
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Math fair
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Science fair
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Annual Exhibition of teaching material
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Field trips in Mumbai
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Annual study tour
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Environment awareness
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Festival celebrations
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Workshops, seminars and presentations
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Visits to educational centers
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Making of indigenous teaching aids
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Songs and rhymes for children
​​B. Foundation Course
Theory
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Meaning and definition of Learning Difficulties
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A Comparative between the Growth & Development of a normal and LD child
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Cognitive and Language development
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism
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Assessments – formal and informal
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Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia
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Lesson planning, IEP, curriculum planning
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Coping techniques - pranayam, remedial activities, art
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Classrom behavior, stress management, multiple intelligence
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Role of the home, school and community in the welfare of the LD child
Practicum
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Observations, case studies and presentations
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Designing and making of remedial activities and games
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Participating in workshops