Diploma in Early Childhood Education Syllabus and Subjects

DECE syllabus is a pre-undergraduate diploma course that deals with the educational science and humanities field of studies. The DECE course is a study of Evolution and Progress of Early Childhood Care and Education, Development in the First Six Years, Communication Skills and Fundamental Computer Knowledge, Organization of Preschool and Daycare Centers, Corporate Social Responsibility and many more.

Semester Wise DECE Course Syllabus

Diploma in Early Childhood care and Education syllabus covers everything from understanding mindsets of people, Healthcare, Communication Skills and Fundamental Computer Knowledge, Organization of Preschool and Daycare Centers, Corporate Social Responsibility. The DECE course includes both theory and practical papers. Semester-wise DECE course subjects list are given in the table below:

DECE First Year Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Introduction to Child Care and Development	Nutrition and Health Care During Infancy and Early Childhood
The Child: Development in the First Twelve Months	Nutrition Related Disorders in Early Childhood
The Child: Development During Toddlerhood (13-36 months)	Common Childhood Illnesses, Their Prevention & Management-l
The Child: Development During Preschool Years (3-6 years)	Common Childhood Illnesses, Their Prevention & Management-2
Play Activities for Preschoolers-l	Services for Children
Play Activities for Preschoolers-2	Children with Special Needs-l
Organizing a Child Care Centre	Children with Special Needs-II
Introduction to Nutrition and Health	Communicating with Parents and the Community
Basic Concepts in Nutrition	Managing Children’s Programmes: Some Perspectives
Nutrition and Health Care During Pregnancy and Lactation	Project Work

DECE Course Subjects

The DECE course offers both theoretical and practical aspects of the study. Diploma in Early Childhood Education subjects include Life-Coping Skills, Corporate Social Responsibility, Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Psychology etc. The course curriculum includes core and elective subjects. The compulsory subjects include:

• Industrialization and labour
• Financial system in India
• State, democracy, and development
• Development and Social Sector
• Corporate Social Responsibility

DECE Course Structure

DECE course structure includes both core and elective subjects and is curated for one year. The course structure is made in a way that both classroom training and practicals is included in the course. The course structure is given below:

• Core Subjects
• Elective Subjects
• Practicals
• Projects

DECE Course Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The course curriculum takes into account different teaching methods. Along with classroom training, this also includes practical sessions for students who are passionate about servicing and want to take up servicing professionally in the future. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies in general:

• Concept Learning
• Classroom Based Teaching
• Practicals sessions
• Group Discussions
• Presentations

DECE Course Projects

Projects are given to students to understand the concepts and help students in getting hands-on experience. Projects are to be completed by the end of the year. Some popular DECE course projects topics are:

• Family Location And Socioeconomic Factor As A Determinant Of Accessibility Of Early Childhood Education
• Play And Development Of Phonological Skills Among Preschoolers In Public Early Childhood Education Centres In Rivers West Senatorial District Of Rivers State
• THE IMPACT OF ABSENTEE PARENTHOOD ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
• Early childhood education and the importance of play in the development of children between 1 to 6 years
• The perception of early childhood education pre-service teachers on sustainable development goal

DECE Course Reference Books

DECE course books are available both online and offline by many authors and publications. Reference books are meant for gaining an in-depth understanding of concepts. Books on DECE courses for academic purposes differ according to specializations. Some of the reference books for the course in DECE are:

DECE Books

Name of the Books	Authors
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind	Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk	Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education	K. Eileen Allen and Glynnis E.Cowdery
Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation (3rd Edition)	Dr Sue Bredekamp
Anti-Bias Education in the Early Childhood Classroom: Hand in Hand, Step by Step	Katie Kissinger