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Lesson 2: Early Childhood in India
Status and profile of young children in India
• Demographic

• Health and nutrition status
• Education
• Ecology

• Gender
• Diverse social, cultural and economic contexts

The diversity of early childhood in India
Impact of early childhood on subsequent life

Factors influencing early childhood
Importance of children’s health

Indian constitution and provisions
Lesson 3: Needs and Rights of Children

Needs of children: Psychological, social, health and educational
Impact of unmet needs on children’s development

Rights of children

Lesson 4: ECCE Policies, Schemes and Programmes in India
Policies and plans for ECCE

Schemes and programmes for ECCE
Curriculum Frameworks

Service providers of ECCE

Lesson 5: Issues and Directions in ECCE
Issues in ECCE

Directions for addressing the issues of ECCE

Module 2 Fundamentals of Child Development

Marks: 15 Hours: 50

Approach

The module discusses different aspects of child development to provide a comprehensive understanding of
development during the early years. Domains of development and developmental milestones have been elaborated
to inform learners about nature of growth and development. Stages of development are organised into two lessons—
prenatal to three years, and three to eight years, to highlight appropriate areas of emphasis during different stages.
The module provides learners an understanding of the developmental characteristics of young children.

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