global citizenship india
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India a land rich in multi-culture and unity in diversity.
The longest written constitution in the world.
Policies and decisions related to social welfare, child care and development- based on the articles in the constitution.
An Overview of the Country
History of The Child Care System
Contd….
Immense progress and development in Early Childhood Education from the monarchial rule of ancient days to the present day.
History of The Child Care System
Male dominated society in the past- education only to the male child.Child care was given by gurus and female members.
Immersion of kindergartenschools in 1890.
Gandhi’s philosophical approach towards ECE in 1937.
History of The Child Care System
History of The Child Care SystemMaria Montessori visits India in 1939.Many Montessori schools started.
Description of The Type of Child Care System
Formal – government, voluntary, work place crèches, mobile crèche, the nursery attached to independent schools.
Description of The Type of Child Care System
Government center run under the name of Anganwadi and Balwadi.
Description of The Type of Child Care System
Private Organizationwork place crèches,
mobile crèche, the nursery attached to independent
schools.
The Underlying Philosophy
Meets the needs of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the
child.
Availability and AccessibilityAvailability and access to day care is
based on social divides.Three major segments- urban
(cities) , semi-urban (towns) and rural (village).
Training Of The Early Childhood Workers
Training for the teachers is an integral part for the development of the child. Teachers are either trained in government run institutions or private colleges.
One year certificate programs like nursery training, Kindergarten Training, Montessori teacher’s training, pre-primary teacher’s certificate
Training of The Early Childhood Workers
To work in government run centers a 3 months job training with some ECE components are required
Training of The Early Childhood Workers