Course Details

Course: Child Care and Education

The Guru Kashi University B.Voc program in Child Care and Education intends to furnish students with an adequate foundation in the principles and practices integral to child care and education for effectiveness. This shall enable its graduates to become well-equipped to tend to the developmental and educational needs of young children by acquiring competencies in early childhood development, educational procedures, and child-centred interventions. 

 

• Skill Development: This course will provide students with hands-on training in child care and educational techniques such as child assessment, curriculum implementation, and the planning of age-appropriate activities. The insights they gain during practical training sessions equip students with the fundamental skills required to nurture and facilitate children's development and learning in diverse settings. 

 

• Professional Education: It attempts to present complete theoretical and practical aspects of child care and education, including developmental psychology, teaching methods, child health, and safety. This professional education prepares students to understand the complexity of child development and effectively create learning environments that promote these activities. 

 

• General Education: Also, relevant general education subjects should be included for a sound academic base that would teach critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, which are essential in managing child care settings that attend to the varied needs of children and their families. 

 

• Flexibility: The graduates would, therefore, be empowered to fit the paradigm of imminent research trends and developments in child care and education. They would keep abreast of new ideas, practices, and policies in education-well able to meet the shifting demands of children and the landscape of education.

 

Program Structure 

 

NSQF Level	Normal Duration	Exit Points / Awards
7	Six Semester	B.Voc Degree
6	Four Semester	Advanced Diploma
5	Two Semester	Diploma
4	One Semester	Certificate

 

Fee Details:

Program Fees: INR 50,000/- 

 

Program Curriculum

 

Semester I

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVCCE  - 101	Communication Skill	3
BVCCE - 102	Basic Of Computer	3
BVCCE - 103	Child Development -I	3
BVCCE - 104	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	5
BVCCE - 105	Introduction to the Rights of the Education	6
BVCCE - 121	Play -Based Learning (Practical)	10
BVCCE - 122	Practical -I	10

 

Semester II

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVCCE - 201	Learning in Early Years -I	4
BVCCE - 202	Introduction to Teaching and Learning Strategies	4
BVCCE - 203	Curriculum and Instruction	4
BVCCE - 221	Practical II	10

 

Semester III

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVFS - 301	Brain Development during the Early Years	4
BVFS - 302	Understanding Curriculum of Play	4
BVFS - 303	Child Development -II	4
BVFS - 304	Early Childhood Education II	4
BVHC - 305	Rsearch Methods in Child Care	4
BVFS - 321	Practical III	10

 

Semester IV

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVCCE - 401	Ethics and Professionalism in Child Care	4
BVCCE - 402	Behavior Management and Guidance	4
BVCCE - 403	Advanced Child Psychology	4
BVCCE - 404	Cultural Competence in Child Care	4
BVCCE - 421	Captstone Project Preparation	10

 

Semester V

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVCCE - 501	Assessment and Evaluation	4
BVCCE - 502	Special Needs Education	4
BVCCE - 503	Child Development I	4
BVCCE - 504	Innovative Practices in Early Childhood Education	4
BVCCE - 521	Career Development (Practical)	10

 

Semester VI

 

Program Code	Title of the Course	Credits
BVCCE - 601	Current Affairs & GK	4
BVCCE - 602	Relationship among Parents, School and Society	4
BVCCE - 603	Relative Practice and Evaluation	4
BVCCE - 604	Program Planning for Working in Society	4
BVCCE - 605	Researching with Children	4
BVCCE - 621	Project	6
BVCCE - 622	On Job Training	10

 

Career Opportunities

• Nanny/Au Pair
• Daycare/Childcare Worker
• Special Education Teacher
• Child Care Center Director
• Child Development Specialist
• Child Psychologist/ Counselor
• Social Worker (Child and Family)
• Home-Based Childcare Provider
• Educational Consultant (Early Years)
• Children’s Author or Content Creator
• Children's Recreation Program Coordinator
• Early Childhood Educator (Preschool Teacher)
• Child Advocate/Children's Rights Coordinator
• Curriculum Developer (Early Childhood Education)
• Youth Counselor (Non-profit or Community-Based)