1. 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

2. What is the objective of capacity building  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

3. Programme Offered At Dept. Of Human Development Pre-service training Courses offered by the department M.Sc. in Human Development M.Sc. in Early Childhood education P.G. Diploma in Early Childhood Education In-service training Offered to teachers of Private schools Government organizations like ICDS NGOs

4. Course Details  Duration:  2 years i.e. 4 semesters. 96 credits  Eligibility:  B.Sc. In Human Development  B.Sc. In Developmental Counselling  B.Sc. In Early Childhood  B.A. In Psychology  Duration:  2 years i.e. 4 semesters. 96 credits  Eligibility:  Graduation in any field M. Sc. Human Development M. Sc. Early Childhood Education P.G. Diploma Early Childhood Education  Duration:  1 years i.e. 2 semesters

5. 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

6. Seminar Presentation of Research articleCurrent topicBook reviewFilm criticDissertation

7. 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

8. Supervised Fieldwork SNDT Laboratory Nursery School Private preschools Primary SchoolsNGOs like Pratham Government initiatives like ICDS i.e. Balwadis and Anganwadis Day care centres

9. In-service teacher training Organizing workshops and seminars on various interesting and relevant topics ExhibitionPuppet show The Department offers teachers of private schools many opportunities to further their knowledge and skills in the area of ECE by

10. The 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. Designed by the Department - includes both theoretical and practical components: The schedule of the 5-day AWW training program.

11. Salient features of the AWW training program  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

12. Publication work  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

13. Multiple Intelligences for Young Children 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 Publication work

14. CDs developed Community helpers TransportBirdsfruitsFestivals VegetablesSeasons

15. Teaching aids developed FlashcardsMazesPuzzles GamesStoriesAnimation movies

16. Research Topics 1. Teacher Excellence: Study of Best Practices of Exemplary Teachers in Primary School. 2. Teacher’s Effectiveness in Primary Schools: Documenting the Best Practices. 3. Science Education for Preschool Children: Effectiveness of Teacher Training. 4. Language Enrichment for Pre-Schoolers: Field Testing of a Module for Teacher Trainee. 5. Development of a Module for Enhancing Teachers’ Creative Skills. 6. Development of a Module for Enhancing Music and Movement Skills in Preschool Teachers.

17. Research Topics 8. Implementation of 3R’s in Preschool and its Effect on Children). 9. Preschool Teacher’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Multiple Intelligences. 10. Best Teaching Practices as Perceived by Preschool Teacher. 11. Child Rights Advocacy: Development of a Module for Preschool Teachers and Parents. 12. Perceptions and Practices of Primary School Teachers regarding the Concept of Multiple Intelligences. 13. Teaching Strategies adopted by Preschool Teachers for Developing Love for Nature in Preschoolers.

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