Pre-Primary Education – Complete Syllabus

 

Pre-Primary Education – Complete Syllabus

Total Marks: 150 (150 MCQs)

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Unit I – Foundations of Pre-Primary Education

• Definition, vision, aims, and objectives of pre-primary education.

• Philosophy of pre-primary education.

• Contributions of:

  • Friedrich Froebel

  • Maria Montessori

  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

  • Rabindranath Tagore

  • Mahatma Gandhi

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Unit II – History & Policy

• History of pre-primary education in India since Independence.

• Pre-primary education in the New Education Policy 2020.

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Unit III – Child Growth & Development

• Concept of human growth and development.

• Growth and development of a child (0–6 years).

• Development during early childhood (3–6 years):

  • Physical

  • Mental

  • Social

  • Cognitive

  • Language

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Unit IV – Teacher’s Role & Psychology

• Importance of psychology for pre-primary teachers.

• Duties and roles: teacher, guide, counselor, manager.

• Professional qualities and ethics.

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Unit V – Institutions & Quality Requirements

• Institutions for pre-primary education in India.

• Desirable requirements for running a quality pre-primary school.

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Unit VI – Curriculum

• Key concepts.

• Guiding principles.

• Pedagogical processes.

• Learning outcomes.

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Unit VII – Teaching & Learning

• Concept of teaching and learning.

• Importance of teaching methods.

• ICT in pre-primary education.

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Unit VIII – Methods of Pre-Primary Education

• Kindergarten method.

• Montessori method.

• Play-way method.

• Storytelling.

• Drama & Art (performing and visual).

• Skill-based method.

• Activity method.

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Unit IX – Assessment

• Assessment in pre-primary education.

• Assessment tools and techniques.

• Assessment of pre-primary school programs.

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Unit X – Parent Education & Support

• Meaning and importance of parent education.

• Methods of parent education.

• Instructions, advice, and guidance for parenting.

• Different aspects of good parenting.

• Parent–Teacher Meetings.

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Unit XI – Discipline & Classroom Management

• Concept and importance of discipline.

• Methods: authoritarian, permissive, democratic.

• Classroom management: meaning, techniques, and strategies.

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Unit XII – Health, Hygiene & Nutrition

• Concept of health, hygiene, and cleanliness.

• Communicable diseases – types, awareness, and prevention.

• Good health habits.

• Health, yoga, and physical exercise.

• Nutrition: concept, need, and importance.

• Sources of nutrition.

• Nutritional requirements for pre-primary children.

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Unit XIII – Behavioural Problems

• Types, causes, prevention, and remedies for behavioural problems.

• Role of parents and teachers in dealing with behavioural issues.

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Unit XIV – Organisations & Support Services

• UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund).

• National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD).

• NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training).

• ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services).

• Importance of Anganwadi centres, day care centres, community centres.

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