(E-book) NCERT PRE SCHOOL : REVISED CURRICULUM 2019-2020

Contents:

Chapter 1: Significance of Preschool Education

• Definition of Preschool 2
• Vision of Preschool Education 2
• Aim of Preschool Education 2
• Objectives of Preschool Education 2
• Characteristics of Preschool Children 3
• Guiding Principles for Preschool Curriculum 3

Chapter 2: Some Concerns Related to Early Learning and Development

• Handle variation in learning 7
• Manage multi-age grouping 8
• Ensure and encourage gender equality 8
• Avoid early formal instructions 8
• Ensure careful inclusion of children with disability 9

Chapter 3: The Curriculum

• Goals 12
• Play 21
• Interactions 22
• Environment 23
• Early Learning Outcomes 23

Chapter 4: Designing a Child Friendly Learning Environment

• Designing Indoor Environment with activity areas 51
• Classroom Displays 52
• Seating Arrangement 53
• Classroom Adaptations 54
• Designing Outdoor Play Environment 54
• Role of Teachers 55

Chapter 5: Pedagogical Approaches for Curriculum Transaction

• Theme Based Approach 57
• Play and Activity Based Approach 58
• Projects /Inquiry based Approach 58
• Emergent Curriculum 59
• Planning and Transaction of Preschool Curriculum 59
• Transaction of Preschool Curriculum 60
• Suggestive Schedule of Activities 62

Chapter 6: Assessment in Preschool Education

• How should assessment be carried out and reported? 64
• Assessment Tools and Techniques 65
• Assessment in Preschool Programme 66

Chapter 7: Monitoring and Supportive Supervision

• Responsibilities for Monitoring and Supervision 68

Chapter 8: Partnership with Parents and Community

• Parent Education to support the child 70
• Engaging Parents as a Resource 71
• Role of Community 72

Chapter 9: Supporting Children’s Transitions

• Maintaining Continuity for Smooth Transitions 74

References 76
Annexure

• Annexure I - Sample Weekly Lesson Plan by Integrating Approaches (Preschool I) 77
• Annexure II - Sample Weekly Lesson Plan by Integrating Approaches (Preschool II) 82

Courtesy: NCERT