Diploma in Early Childhood Education

What is the Diploma in Early Childhood Education?

Diploma in Early Childhood Education, also known as Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education, Diploma in Early Child Care Education, and Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education, is an education course at the diploma level. Abbreviated as ECCE, DECCE, DECE, DECEd, and ECE, this course focuses on developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for working with young children, specifically those up to six years of age. Graduates of this diploma can organize and manage child-care centers such as crèches, preschools, nursery schools, kindergartens, and day-care centers. The course encompasses a preschool curriculum, significantly contributing to a child's proper growth. Combined with field placements, it allows students to gain an understanding of children's physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. 

Syllabus and Course Content

A. Services for Children

1. Early Childhood Care and Education in Perspective
2. Some Theoretical Orientations in Early Childhood Education
3. Organizations for Children

B. Children with Special Needs I

1. Introduction to Special Needs
2. Services for Special Children
3. Helping Parents Cope

C. Children with Special Needs II

1. Children with Mental Retardation
2. Children with Physical Disabilities
3. Children with Behavioral Problems
4. Children with Visual Impairment
5. Children with Hearing Impairment

D. Communicating with Parents and the Community

1. Concept of Communication
2. Some Methods of Communication
3. Some Strategies in Communication
4. Some Communication Aids
5. Some Themes and Messages in ECCE

E. Managing Children's Programs: Some Perspectives

1. Basics of Management
2. Obtaining Funds and Formulating a Budget
3. A Case Study – ICDS Programme
4. A Case Study – Mobile Creches

Diploma in Early Childhood Education Colleges

• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi
• Bombay Teacher's Training College - BTTC, Mumbai
• Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana

Suitability:

• Those planning a career in teaching, especially at the elementary level, can opt for this course.
• Well-suited for individuals with good communication, interpersonal skills, and a disciplined approach.
• Suitable for those humane in thought and capable of handling children effectively.

Benefits of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education:

• Prepares students to join elementary teacher training schools and other educational positions.
• Enhances educational qualifications, paving the way for higher degree programs.
• Opens opportunities for jobs in various government schemes for child welfare, such as health instructor roles in Anganwadis.

Employment Areas:

• Academic Institutes
• Day Care Centers
• Children Hospitals
• Anganwadis
• Community Health Centers

Job Types:

• Pre-primary Teacher
• Academic Coordinator
• Centre Coordinator
• Early Childhood Education Content Developer
• Assistant Pre-primary Teacher
• Caretaker
• Home Tutor

Advanced Course:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development