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"The fact is that about two third of brain development is nearly complete during the first two years of child's life and the rest in second two years. Hence there is need for utmost care of the child during this period. This book provides an extensive and in-depth analysis of dimensions of early childhood care and education in simple language. The book will not only be useful for students undergoing teacher training programmes but also for parents and individuals engaged in child care and the education."   

Contents: Preface. I. Introduction to early childhood care and education: 1. Essentials of early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). 2. Meaning and nature of early childhood care and education. 3. Significance of early childhood care and education. 4. Objectives of early childhood care and education. 5. Pedagogical (Philosophical, psychological and sociological) Theories or bases of ECCE. 6. Methodology of Early Childhood Care and Education. 7. Methodology of Early Childhood Care and Education suggested by committees and commissions. 8. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). 9. Linkage of early childhood care and education with primary education. 10. Issues in early childhood care and education: problems and proposals. II. Curriculum transaction: 11. Curriculum transaction. 12. Types of activities. 13. Activities for the development of motor-skills and language skills. 14. Activities for the formation of concepts and number readiness. 15. Development of cognitive and socio-emotional skills. 16. Low cost materials for developing various skills: suggested by UNESCO. 17. Evaluation in early childhood care and education programme. 18. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation: basic indicators for evaluation. III. Health and nutrition: 19. Health and nutrition. 20. Nutritional needs of a pre--school child and balanced diet. 21. Health programme. 22. Immunisation: maintenance of health records. IV. Prominent promoters of ECCE (Pre-primary or Pre-school Education): 23. Western educators on early childhood care and education/pre-primary schooling. 24. Promoters of Early Childhood Care and Education/preprimary schooling in India. Appendices.