NTT – Nursery Teacher Training

Duration: 1 Year

Course Structure: Semester System

SEMESTER – I

Paper 1: Child Development & Psychology

• Meaning and scope of child psychology
• Growth and development (0–6 years)
• Physical, mental, emotional & social development
• Heredity and environment
• Individual differences among children
• Needs and problems of young children

Paper 2: Principles of Education & Early Childhood Education

• Meaning, aims and importance of education
• Concept and objectives of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Role of nursery school
• Role and qualities of a nursery teacher
• Importance of play in learning
• Child-centered education

Paper 3: Health, Nutrition & Child Care

• Personal hygiene and cleanliness
• Nutrition and balanced diet for children
• Common childhood diseases and prevention
• First aid and safety measures
• Physical exercises and rest
• School health programs

Paper 4: Teaching Methods & Learning Process

• Meaning and principles of teaching
• Montessori method
• Play-way method
• Activity-based learning
• Storytelling and rhymes
• Use of teaching aids

SEMESTER – II

Paper 5: Nursery School Organization & Management

• Types of nursery schools
• Classroom organization
• Time table planning
• Admission procedures
• School records and registers
• Parent-teacher relationship

Paper 6: Teaching of Language & Mathematics

• Development of language skills
• Teaching of alphabet (A–Z, a–z)
• Phonics and vocabulary building
• Pre-number concepts
• Teaching of numbers (1–100)
• Simple shapes and patterns

Paper 7: Art, Craft, Music & Creative Activities

• Drawing and coloring
• Paper folding and cutting
• Clay modeling
• Music and singing
• Dance and action songs
• Creative expression in children

Paper 8: Practical Training & Teaching Practice

• Lesson planning
• Teaching practice in nursery school
• Observation of classroom activities
• Preparation of teaching aids
• Project work
• Viva-voce

Outcome of the Course

After completion of the NTT course, candidates can work as:

• Nursery Teacher
• Pre-Primary Teacher
• Day Care Coordinator
• Play School Teacher
• Assistant Teacher