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Early Childhood Care and Education : Meaning and Significance

1.2 OBJECTIVES OF ECCE

The aim of ECCE is to provide quality care and learning opportunities to all
children during their formative years for their overall development. National ECCE Notes
Curriculum Framework, 2013 has defined the objectives of ECCE. In the light of
this document, let us understand its key objectives.

ECCE aims to:

z ensure that children feel safe, secure, accepted and respected
z ensure children have good and balanced nutrition

z inculcate healthy habits, hygiene practices and self-help skills among children

z enable sound language development, skills of communication and expression
z ensure optimum physical and motor development of children as per their
potential
z foster sensory and cognitive abilities of children by providing engaging,
participative and stimulating activities

z promote development of pro-social skills and social competence along with
children’s emotional wellbeing

z prepare children for formal learning in schools.

ACTIVITY 1.1

Discuss with parents in your community to find out how aware they
are about the significance of ECCE.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 1.1

1. State whether the following statements are true or false.

(a) Early years of children’s life are very important due to fast growth and
development in all domains.
(b) ECCE means ensuring care including health and nutrition as well as
early learning opportunities to all young children during their early years.

(c) Home and school environment do not affect children’s development.

(d) Disruption in the developmental process due to heredity or
environmental factors may affect overall development of children.

(e) A protective and stimulating environment is vital for holistic
development of children.

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