DECE : DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Programme Type DIPLOMA
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Continuing Education
Duration 1 Year
Medium ENGLISH HINDI TAMIL
Specialization EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Description

The Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is a programme for continuous knowledge and skills up-gradation for those working in the sector of Early Childhood Care and Education. It is a unique holistic package that equips the learner to foster the holistic development of young children (i.e., children from birth to 6 years of age) and will be of interest to those who are working with children in birth to six age group in diverse settings, such as creches, preschools, pre-primary classes, nursery schools, anganwadis and balwadis; those managing such early childhood care and education centres; parents and others interested in knowing about the development of young children.

Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent

Fee Structure

Rs. 3,000/- for full programme. Plus Registration fees Rs. 300/-

Programme Coordinator Prof. Rekha Sharma Sen, rekhasharmasen@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572958

Course Details

Compulsory Courses
Course Code Name of Course Credits
DECE1 ORGANIZING CHILD CARE SERVICES 8
DECE2 CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION 8
DECE3 SERVICES AND PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN 8
DECE4 PROJECT WORK : WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IN A CHILD CARE SETTING 8

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