YEAR – 1

SEMESTER – I

Paper 1: Child Development & Psychology

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

Paper 2: Principles of Education

• Meaning and aims of education
• Role of education in child development
• Modern trends in education
• Child-centred education
• Learning process and motivation
• Discipline and guidance

Paper 3: Health, Nutrition & Child Care

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

Paper 4: Communication Skills

• Listening and speaking skills
• Vocabulary development
• Storytelling and narration
• Rhymes and poems
• Classroom communication
• Body language and confidence building

SEMESTER – II

Paper 5: Early Childhood Education (ECE)

• Concept, scope and importance of ECE
• Objectives of pre-primary education
• Role of nursery schools
• Play-based learning
• Learning through activities
• Teacher’s role in ECE

Paper 6: Teaching Methods

• Principles of teaching
• Montessori method
• Play-way method
• Activity-based learning
• Storytelling method
• Use of teaching aids

Paper 7: Environmental Studies (EVS)

• Family and surroundings
• Plants and animals
• Food, water and shelter
• Seasons and weather
• Good habits and cleanliness
• Safety rules

Paper 8: Practical – I

• Lesson planning
• Teaching aids preparation
• Classroom observation
• Storytelling and rhymes
• Games and activities
• Viva-voce

YEAR – 2

SEMESTER – III

Paper 9: Language Teaching (English & Hindi Basics)

• Language development in children
• Alphabet and phonics
• Vocabulary building
• Sentence formation
• Reading and writing readiness
• Conversation practice

Paper 10: Mathematics for Young Children

• Pre-number concepts
• Numbers (1–100)
• Shapes and patterns
• Comparison (big/small, more/less)
• Simple addition and subtraction
• Counting activities

Paper 11: Art, Craft & Creativity

• Drawing and colouring
• Paper folding and cutting
• Clay modelling
• Creative expression
• Use of waste material
• Importance of creativity

Paper 12: School Organization & Management

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

SEMESTER – IV

Paper 13: Inclusive Education & Child Guidance

• Meaning of inclusive education
• Children with special needs
• Identification of learning difficulties
• Guidance and counselling
• Emotional and behavioural problems
• Role of teacher and parents

Paper 14: Value Education & Moral Development

• Moral values and ethics
• Social behaviour
• National festivals and culture
• Discipline and responsibility
• Character building
• Emotional intelligence

Paper 15: Music, Dance & Physical Education

• Action songs and rhymes
• Music for young children
• Dance and movement
• Physical exercises
• Indoor and outdoor games
• Yoga for children

Paper 16: Practical – II (Teaching Practice)

• Internship in nursery school
• Classroom teaching practice
• Lesson delivery
• Preparation of teaching aids
• Project work
• Final Viva-voce

Course Outcome / Career Opportunities

After completion of the 2-Year NTT Course, candidates can work as:

• Nursery / Pre-Primary Teacher
• Play School Teacher
• Day Care Coordinator
• Assistant Teacher
• Home Tutor
• Preschool Activity Teacher