Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

About the presentation

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NCERT efforts and

Initiatives

Past and Recent Efforts in ECCE

Policy Vision of ECCE in NEP,2020

Structural and Pedagogical shifts

Prospects

Implementation Plan

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Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Quality Preschool is a Smart Investment

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Past and Recent Efforts …

NCERT INITIATIVES IN ECCE AND PROSPECTS

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THE DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR THREE YEARS OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION BEFORE CLASS I BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3-6 YEARS.

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PSE Kitcontains 39

play materials along with one folding Bag for

display of materials, all

kept in a Wheeled Box

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Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Exemplar

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Concepts/ Skills Desired ELO What to Observe? P Processes

Oral

Language and

Vocabulary

(Listening

and

Speaking)

Child begins to

name and

describe

objects

Does the child name

familiar objects in the

classroom, in photos,

and in pictures? Does

the child enjoy singing

rhymes? Does the child

participate in circle

time, small group play?

What and how does the

child talk/discuss with

the friends,

parents/teachers

Provide-

Talking Time;

Picture reading;

Read Aloud

Stories;

Rhymes;

Small group

Play; circle time

Name Cards;

open ended

questions

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Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Play and developmentally appropriate practices will be followed in a spiral and progressive manner

SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM PRESCHOOL – BALVATIKA —EARLY PRIMARY CLASSES

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Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Prospects NEP 2020

NCPFECCE will be developed in 2 parts

Policy guidelines

National & International researches/best practices

Space for rich local traditions, art and

indigenous toys

Training of teachers in curriculum & pedagogy

Introduction of Ashramshalas for tribal areas

0-3 years

(sub framework)

3-6 years

(sub framework)

ECCE: Learning in the Foundational Years(focus on 21 century skills in teaching, learning and assessment)

NEP 2020

Developing Curiosity

Critical Thinking

skills

Problem solving

Relationship and connection with Nature

Art, Crafts and Music

Colours, shapes,alphabets,numbers

Teamwork and

collaboration

Play based and inquiry-

based learning

Self-identity

Behaviourand

emotional development

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Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

Suggestions for Implementation Plan

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Teacher TrainingDr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi

To Summarise

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Suggestive Future course of Action for ECCE

Early learning outcomes of Preschool need to be linked with Balvatika and ELOs of Balvatikaneed to be linked with the learning outcomes of class-1

Repository of traditional toys

ECCE : Part of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

Involving parents in the ECCE program to have better outcomes and smooth transition to early primary classes

Appropriate teacher pupil ratio in ECCE centers in all the four models

Well trained work force trained in imparting and weaving future skills in play activities.

Training must include ECCE and early primary school teachers for strong linkages and bonding

All principals/Heads/coordinators must be trained in ECCE

Department of Elementary Education. NCERT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENT LISTENING AND COOPERATION

Dr. Romila Soni, NCERT, New Delhi