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Roles and responsibilities of an ECCE teacher
Qualities of an effective ECCE teacher

Lesson 18: Involvement of Parents and Community
Define parent involvement

Need for parent and community awareness
Role of parents and community in functioning of an ECCE centre
Parents, school and children: Benefits for parents, school and children
Ways of communicating with parents

Lesson 19: Smooth Transition
Understanding readiness and transition

Readiness and transition from home to preschool
Transition from preschool to primary school
Benefits of facilitating transition
Meaning, significance and components of school readiness

Role of parents, school, teachers and other caregivers
Planning and designing activities for different components of school readiness

Module 5 Diversity and Inclusion

Marks:10 Hours: 30

Approach

Diversity is embedded in the fabric of our society with multiple languages, religions and the geographical variation
shaping everyday lives according to the ecology. The wide range of economic situations of families impacts access
to resources. This module provides awareness regarding the presence of features of social differences as well as
differences in ability, with a focus on issues and strategies to address diversity in the classroom. The module also
describes the concept of inclusion and inclusive classroom practices for promoting inclusion.
Lesson 20: Understanding Diversity
Defining diversity

Factors leading to diversity and their implications
Differences in home and school languages
Influence of gender and caste stereotype on children’s development

Promoting equitable participation of all in learning and play
Lesson 21: Inclusion: Concept and Practice
Inclusion: Meaning
Significance of inclusive education

Role of Government
Role of teachers, parents and community

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