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Early Childhood Care and Education (376)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Maximum marks: 20

Note: (i) All questions are compulsory. The marks allotted for each question are given alongside the questions.
(ii) Write your name, enrollment number, AI name and Subject on the first page of the answer sheet.

1. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
a) Shruti, a student in your class struggles with reading and understanding instructions. Explain how peer tutoring can support Shruti while fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy among classmates? (See Lesson 21)
b) A parent-teacher association meeting reveals concerns about the outdated curriculum. Suggest steps the school administration can take to update the curriculum, ensuring it is relevant, inclusive, and aligned with current educational needs. (See Lesson 05)

2. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
a) As an administrator of a preschool, identify any one government act (for example, RTE Act, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act) and explain how it provides guidance to ensure the rights of children. (See Lesson 3)
b) As a coordinator of an ECCE program in a rural area, you noticed lack of community engagement. Explain two such initiatives that will involve local community members in supporting the center’s activities. (See Lesson 18)

3. Answer any one of the following questions in about 40-60 words.
a) Imagine you are tasked with selecting a location for a new ECCE center in an urban area. Develop a checklist of essential factors to consider. Write in brief how these factors contribute to the holistic development of children. (See Lesson 15)
b) A parent is concerned that their child is not developing at the same pace as their peers. Explain the concept of continuous and sequential development to reassure them, and suggest strategies they can use to support their child’s development. (See Lesson 06)

4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.
a) Develop a sample daily schedule for a preschool class, ensuring a balance of activities. Explain how this schedule supports children’s holistic development. (See Lesson 12)
b) As an educator, you need to design classroom activities based on the principles of development. Choose any two principles and create an activity that aligns with them. (See Lesson 6)

5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words.
a) You encounter a child who is unable to attend school due to work obligations. Explain how the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, and the RTE Act, 2009, can be used for the child’s right to education and protection. (See Lesson 03)
b) In your role as an education officer, you are evaluating schools for compliance with inclusive education policies. Create a checklist to assess the implementation of inclusive practices based on the guidelines from legislative measures. (See Lesson 21)

6. Prepare any one of the following projects in about 500 words.
a) Imagine you are an educator in a preschool setting. One of the children in your class is showing difficulty in participating during group activities. Using a tool or technique, document a specific incident that highlights the child’s behavior.
Based on this record:
(i) Identify how your selected tool can help in identifying the child’s developmental needs.
(ii) Explain how you would use this information to plan appropriate activities to support the child’s participation. (See Lesson 14)
b) As an ECCE teacher, you are planning a theme-based programme on “Seasons.” Apply the principles of planning to create a weekly plan that aligns with this theme. (See Lesson 12)