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Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
| Course Name: | Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training |
| Course Short Name: | NTT |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0158 |
| Course Type: | Diploma |
| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Eligibility: | 12th Pass |
| Total Subjects: | 5 |
The 1-year course is usually divided into two semesters, with a strong emphasis on practical application.
This section covers the essential knowledge base required for understanding and managing young children.
Child Psychology and Development:
Theories: Study of major developmental theories (e.g., Piaget, Erikson).
Milestones: Detailed understanding of the physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and language milestones from infancy to pre-primary age.
Observation: Techniques for observing, recording, and assessing a child's development and learning progress.
History and Philosophy of Pre-Primary Education:
Introduction to the principles, goals, and importance of pre-primary education.
Study of different approaches like Montessori Methods and Play-Way Techniques.
Nursery School Organisation:
Principles of setting up a child-friendly, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
Administrative tasks like record-keeping, time management, and managing daily routines.
Child Health and Nutrition:
Basics of child health, hygiene, and common childhood illnesses.
Understanding the nutritional needs of preschoolers and basic first aid.
The NTT course heavily relies on practical training to build core teaching skills.
Teaching Methodology and Curriculum:
Designing age-appropriate lesson plans and daily schedules.
Techniques for teaching foundational skills (early literacy and numeracy) using activity-based learning.
Methods for conducting storytelling, puppetry, rhymes, and creative arts (music, drama).
Arts and Crafts (Practical Work):
Hands-on training in creating various teaching aids (TLMs) and decorative materials from low-cost resources.
Classroom Management:
Strategies for promoting positive behavior and discipline.
Techniques for managing transitions and addressing common behavioral issues in a nursery setting.
Parent and Community Engagement:
Developing effective communication and partnership skills with parents/caregivers.
A compulsory Practice Teaching or Internship component is included, where the student spends several weeks (often 120+ hours) teaching and assisting in a nursery or pre-primary classroom under supervision. This is where theoretical concepts are directly applied through macro and micro-teaching sessions.
A 1-year NTT course is essentially focused on training a teacher to be immediately ready for a nursery/pre-primary classroom.