Global perspective of Early Childhood

Education in India

Anna T.Elena T.Jeevitha S.Kajani K.Renu B.

Over view of India

1950 –History of the Republic of India

Begins

Overall Population-1,027,015,247 (1.027 Billion)0-6 Population - 158 million, about 15.8% of total population ( ranging 11.5% - 20.25% in States)

Demographics

Type Of Childcare System

3 Primary source of ECE & Care

Indian GovernmentNon- GovernmentalPrivate preschool and Crèches

Indian Government

-Integrated Child Development Scheme-Anganwadi ( Courtyard Garden)-National Crèche Scheme

Non Governmental Organization

-Sesame Workshop India-Mobile Crèches

Private preschool and Crèches

•Popularity has risen• Care giver ratio is smaller then governmental• Academically oriented•required to wear uniform

In 1937, Gandhi’s basic education designed to set up free and compulsory education at the national level.  

In1939, Maria Montessori's implanted the foundations of preschool education. In India teachers were trained.Her major books were translated into many Indian languages.  

The Committee on Child Care (1963-64) recommendations  preschool educational philosophy and principles

 

In 1964 the Kothari Commission of India recommended theestablishment of state-level pre-primary education centers

 

Underlying of Philosophy

Play provides children with the opportunity to actively explore, manipulate, and interact with their environment. Encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level they will gain the confidence of self-importance.In Indian childcare, they use famous educational philosophies of Skinner, Ericson and Piaget.

The preschool training

The training of crèche workers

The child development project officers

Need only a high school diploma on-the-job training.

Training

Indian’s childcare system and Ontario Childcare

systemIndian’s system Ontario’s system

Type of child care: federal, voluntary and private

Type of child care : Formal, In formal, home based, school age child care

Private: 100Rs (Hours)Government:200-250RS

Average Salary 26,434$

Ratio 1:10 (Different staff ratio according to the age of children)

Ratio 1:8, 1:10, 12

Staff Training & Education : 2 yrs Diploma

Staff training & Education 2yrs ECE Diploma

ConclusionIn spite of the financial constraints India faces, still Indian early childhood education has shown some advancements and improvements India’s National Policy has taken a strong stand on child-centered programs Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE) will be child-oriented, Focused around play, and individually-oriented India is also an advocate of inclusion Montessori, Piaget, and Froebel have had a widespread influence on early childhood education in India, Curriculum in early childhood education is constantly revised to better meet children's needs. 

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