DIPLOMA IN PRE PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING (2 YEAR)

📘 Course Overview: Diploma in Pre-Primary Teacher Training (PPTT)

🧾 Syllabus Structure

Year 1

1. Introduction to Early Childhood Education
   • Historical perspectives and theories of child development
   • Importance of play-based learning and exploration
2. Child Development and Psychology
   • Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in young children
   • Understanding individual differences and diverse learning needs
3. Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy
   • Principles of designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
   • Creating engaging learning environments for young children
4. Teaching Methods and Strategies
   • Effective teaching strategies for pre-primary classrooms
   • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
5. Language Development and Literacy
   • Promoting language development and emergent literacy skills
   • Strategies for fostering early literacy through storytelling, rhymes, and language-rich activities
6. Mathematics and Science Education
   • Introduction to early mathematics concepts and skills
   • Hands-on activities and experiments to promote scientific inquiry
7. Social and Emotional Development
   • Supporting children's social-emotional development and well-being
   • Strategies for fostering positive relationships, empathy, and conflict resolution skills
8. Health, Nutrition, and Safety
   • Creating a safe and healthy environment for young children
   • Promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
9. Practicum/Internship
   • Hands-on experience working in pre-primary classrooms under the supervision of experienced educators

Year 2

1. Professional Ethics and Standards
   • Ethical considerations in early childhood education
   • Professionalism, confidentiality, and maintaining boundaries
2. Special Needs Education
   • Introduction to working with children with special needs or developmental delays
   • Inclusive practices and accommodations to support diverse learners
3. Classroom Management
   • Techniques for managing diverse classrooms
   • Strategies for promoting positive behavior and creating an inclusive learning environment
4. Assessment and Evaluation
   • Methods of assessing young children's development and learning
   • Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate assessments
5. Educational Technology in Early Childhood
   • Integrating technology into early childhood education
   • Using digital tools to enhance learning experiences
6. Research in Early Childhood Education
   • Introduction to research methods in early childhood education
   • Conducting small-scale research projects to inform practice
7. Capstone Project
   • A comprehensive project that integrates learning from the entire course
   • Presentation and defense of the project