Issues

There is a wide consensus that early childhood development is the foundation for the later years. James Heckman, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, even suggested that we should pay more for preschool education than university education. The pressure to find better preschools has increased because most parents have become consumers, rather than providers, of early childhood education services. They want “the best” for their child, and they want answers to their questions. However, experts often disagree on what should be done with young children, where, when and by whom. Clearly early childhood years are being taken seriously now. In fact, it has been stressed that it is during this stage that the scientific temper can be fostered amongst children. This article makes an attempt to find out the strategies that can be adopted to develop a scientific temper amongst the children.

The Good and Bad Effects of Video Games, ICT in the Early Years: Implications for Successful Implementation,Computers A Boon or A Curse, Dyslexia and Information Technology, Potential Role of Computer Aided Learning in Inclusive Classrooms, Learning through Stories and Songs:Galli Galli Sim Sim’s ICT Approach in India, Information and Communication Technology:The trends, importance and benefits of introducing young children to ICT.

Music: An Essential Tool in Early Childhood Education, Role Play in the Preschool Settings, Using Music in Story telling, The Role of Performing Arts in the Development of Cognitive, Emotional & Social Thinking Skills & Thinking Processes,E-Teaching-Aid Project:  for Vernacular Schools in Maharashtra, India,Teaching with FORM: Applications of research in Early Childhood Music, Music for Early Learners

Math for Everyone-A New Framework Proposal for Developing Mathematical Concepts in children by Engaging Multiple Intelligences, Building Strong Mathematical Foundation, Pedagogy of Early math Teaching, Sharpening your Assessment Lens: Create stronger Links to Teaching, Developing and Learning, Preparatory mathematical skills in low achievers and children with mathematical disability, Implementing the project approach: A guide for teachers interested in providing meaningful experiences and extend learning beyond the classroom

Professor CV Raman delivered a lecture on December 22, 1968 on the occasion of laying of the Foundation Stone ceremony of the Community Science Centre in Ahmadabad.  He spoke eloquently about the processes of scientific inquiry.  He refers to explanations of several complex phenomena in his discussion of how to resolve a seemingly simple scientific question: “Why is the sky blue?” The following paper elaborates on how Dr. Raman’s ideas can help foster a better understanding and implementation of ECCE.

Can we bring Each and Every child to school?, Social Inclusion of Underpriviledged Children, Making Education A Right, Study on incorporation of Dry Green Leaf Powder to Develop Iron Rich Recipes for School Children and its Supplementation Effect, One Man’s Dream-Vidyarambam, Replicating Innovative Indian Experiences for Underpriviledged Children, The Growing Importance of Early Childhood Education and Care- Childhood Is A Journey Not A Race, Public Initiatives concerning early Childhood Education in India-A Review.

Effects of Bilingual and Multilingual Exposure in Young Children, Promoting Literacy in Activity Areas, Gateway To Literacy: Writing Readiness In Young Children, Developing Oral Competencies in Children, Possibilities Galore with Rhymes and Stories, Communication, Language and Literacy, Developing Reading, Writing and Oral Language in a Classroom Setting: Perspectives for Intervention, Role of Ecological Factors in Language Development of 4-5 year Old Children, Early Identification, Prevention and early intervention for Children: Hearing assessments and Effects of Hearing Loss on Development.
 

Understanding Chils’s Mind to be an effective Teacher, Quality in ECCE Teacher Education: Issues and Strategies, Qualities of Good…………..no, Great Teachers, Preschool Teacher: The Architect of Educational Structure, Assessment of Training Needs of ECCE Teachers, Early Childhood Teacher Development Programmes: The ARAD Cycle Approach.
 

Unlock The Genius Behind ADD/ADHD, Arts Education Across Ability, Magic of Art Based Therapy- Some Case studies of Autistic and Down Syndrome Children, Attending to Children with Tourette’s Disorder : A Parenting Guide, Managing Special Children in an Organization, Autism Spectrum Disorder: Some Modern Possibilities in Treatment.

 

Music and Brain Function, Mapping Language Skills and Bilingualism in Children, Interplay of Nature and Nurture in Early Brain Development, Influence of Preschool on Cognitive Abilities of Children, Assessing the Performance Intelligence of Children in the Age Range 3-5 Years, Including Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Education Programmes, Eat Right to Think Right 

 

Comprehensive Evaluation For Quality Preschool Education, Tracking Childrens’ Progress- Alternative Evaluation Schedules, Assessments in Early Childhood Care and Education- Experiences from Across the country(based on a discussion on the Education Communityof UN Solution Exchange), Music Therapy, Early Intervention- Its Prospects in Overcoming Disabilities, Evaluation of Tiffins of Preschool Children.

 

The Reggio Emilia Approach-Towards the Healthy Psycho-Social Development, Stress Management for Mothers of Mentally Challenged Children, Bully Proofing Your Child- Identifying and Helping Children with Aggressive Behaviour, Help Your Child Imbibe Appropriate Social Behaviours, Diarrhoeal Diseases in Children, Improved Technology for Value addition to Weaning Foods.

 

Getting Children Ready to Play, Explore, Learn and Sing(Programme Planning for ECCE), Once Upon a Time, Rights of the Child, Stimulating Development of Basic Concepts Among Preschoolers, Sports with A Difference, Reading Difficulty in Children, Nutrition For Kids, Inclusive Society: Inclusive Institutions  on Behalf of Parents: For Our Children!!!
 

What to Expect and How much to Expect from a Preschool Child: A Pre-requisite of ECCE, Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young children, Lasting Effects of preschool Education on Achievement Level of Children at Primary Stage: An Analysis, Partners in Early Childhood Education- Parents and Teachers, Learning Disabilities in Young Children, Childhood Obesity: An Emerging Problem.

A Judgement in the Best Interest of the Preschool Child, Looking Ahead: Recommendations of the Ganguly Committee, Play Based Development of Children, Low Cost Play Material for Preschoolers- Innovation and Evaluation, Boundless Creativity: Need of Early Childhood Education, Milestones, Warning Signs and Activities for Speech and Language Development among Children, Savour the Taste and Goodness of Soya.

Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education- A National Perspective, Nursery School admission – issues and Way Forward, Nursery Admissions in Delhi:Headache or Heartache for Parents(Some case studies), Gali Gali Sim Sim: A Storehouse for joyful learning, Development of Emergent Literacy in Preschoolers, Maternal Interaction Enhances Early Childhood Development- A Research Study, Doctor, My Child does not Eat