Understanding the Significance of the Early Years: Insights from NISHTHA ECCE Course 1
The NISHTHA ECCE Course 1 highlights the profound significance of the early years in a child’s life. By understanding and implementing the principles of holistic development, the role of play, brain development, parental involvement, and addressing diverse needs, educators and caregivers can create a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development. Investing in early childhood education is not just about preparing children for school; it’s about building a foundation for a brighter, more successful future.
Early childhood is a crucial period that shapes an individual’s future, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and development. The NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement) ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) Course 1 delves into the significance of these early years, offering invaluable insights for educators and caregivers. Here’s a closer look at some of the key concepts and answers that underscore the importance of early childhood education.
Holistic Development in Early Childhood –
Holistic development refers to nurturing all aspects of a child’s growth – physical, cognitive, emotional, and social. During early childhood, rapid development occurs in these areas, making it essential to provide a balanced and enriched environment. Holistic development ensures that children develop a well-rounded personality, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of life.
ANSWER KEYS
Q.Which among a following is not a domain for Holistic development?
i. (√) physical and motor
ii. cognitive
iii. psycho emotional
iv. enjoyment
Q.Which among the following is not an educational concepts?
i. Shapes
ii. story telling
iii. size
iv. (√)environmental concepts
Q.Age per NEP 2020 the age group covered under the fundational stage is:
i. (√) 3 to 8 years
ii. Oto2 years
iii. 9to 11 years
iv. 12 to 18 year
Q. Identify from the following the correct option for how children learn:
i. (√) children learn through doing things and experimentation.
ii. children learn throw copying from blackboard.
iii. children learn through textbook.
iv. children learn through rote memorisation.
Q. At the ecce stage play helps as an important pedology in what?
i. cognitive development
ii.(√) Holistic development
iii. moral development
iv. physical development
Q. What is the 2-3year age period when the child move from dependance to independent functioning and self care called?
i.(√) toddlerhood
ii. Preschool years
iii. infancy
iv. Early grades
Q. According To NEP2020 how many year are covered under the foundational of education?
1. 3 years
ii. 1 years
iii. (√) 5 years
iv. 2 years
Q. Name the most important Microsystem of the child apart from home?
i. playground
ii. library
iii. (√) Anganwadi
iv. computer room
Q. Which of the following is not in the domain of development?
i. cognitive
ii. social emotional
iii. rote memorization
iv. (√) creative and aesthetic appreciation
Q. The focus of early childhood education at the Anganwadi is-
i, reading and writing
ii. cognitive development
iii. physical development
iv. (√) Holistic development of the child
Q. What is the full form of ICDS?
1. integrated child development support
ii. integrated child development services
iii. including child development services
iv. (√)integrated childhood development services
Q. The rate of development is relatively more Rapid at which age?
i. first four years
ii. first two years
iii. first 3 year
iv. (√)first six year
Q. Anganbadi all also known as?
i. integrated child development service center
ii. Play School
iii. pre primary school
iv. Bal Vidyalay
Q. What is the age group when cognitive functions are at the peak in children?
i.(√) Before 6
ii, after 5
iii. before 5
iv. after 6
Q. Yearly childhood care and education ecce can be explained as:
i. a range a processes and mechanism that sustain and support development during the early years of life.
ii. a bunch of process and mechanism that stand and sport development during adolescent year of life.
iii. a downward extension of primary classes.
iv. (√) a range of processes that are considered useful during the yearly year of life.